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How signing Neymar and Mbappe backfired on PSG

The French giants made the two biggest signings in soccer history in 2017 as they attempted to dominate the sport and change it forever. Two years on, the the grand plan has not worked.

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Mbappe opens up about future in MLS & following LeBron

Kylian Mbappe discusses a potential move to Major League Soccer in the future and also admits his admiration for LeBron James.

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Why the U.S. will be its best possible self in showdown against Sweden

The loss against Sweden in the 2016 Olympics did not sit well with the Americans. They have a chance to prove this is a very different team.

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Mia Hamm: USWNT are monsters, they're not ducking anyone

Two-time World Cup champion Mia Hamm praises the USWNT for embracing every challenge that's been thrown at them ahead of their World Cup clash against Sweden.

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    Man United needed to act quickly to put last summer's transfer failings behind them, but they are still in a state of flux and trouble is brewing.

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