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USMNT progress report: How McKennie, Pulisic, European stars measure up

Ahead of a vital trio of World Cup qualifiers, how are the USMNT's best and brightest getting on in Europe? It has been a mixed bag for the core stars, but several players' stock is rising.

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Man United out of Haaland chase, Real Madrid favorites

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Salah is improving with age. Can Liverpool really let him go?

Mo Salah turns 30 this summer and is nearing the end of his Liverpool contract. Can the Reds really afford to let him leave given how he's somehow improving as he gets older.

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United set to move for Rudiger

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger looks likely to leave the club for free in the summer and Man United are keen. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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SPANISH COPA DEL REY HIGHLIGHTS

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Athletic Bilbao stuns Barcelona in extra time

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Ten-man Madrid come back to edge Elche in extra-time

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Jota's masterclass in Liverpool's win shows how far Arsenal has to go

Much like Liverpool's progress to the Carabao Cup final was down to their attacking talent and depth, Arsenal's exit was down to their lack of both.

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Liverpool sees off Arsenal and will meet Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final

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FIFA 22 Team of the Year: Ronaldo, Salah miss out but who makes the cut?

With the votes counted, EA Sports has revealed the 11 global superstars who make up the FIFA 22 Team of the Year. Some big names didn't make it in.

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