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Which legend would clubs bring back now if they could?
Clubs around Europe are deciding which players they want to bring in, but who would they pick if they could bring back a former player?


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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal boost efforts for Raphinha
The Gunners are preparing a new bid to sign Raphinha after agreeing terms on Gabriel Jesus deal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
How can clubs replicate the transfer successes of Robertson, Salah, Pedri?
Liverpool are experts in finding value in the transfer market with deals for Andy Robertson and Mo Salah, while Pedri and Christopher Nkunku show other clubs can do it too. But how can clubs replicate their success now? And who should they sign?

BALE HEADS TO LAFC
Nicol: I would have been 'flabbergasted' if Bale chose Cardiff over LAFC

GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES
SATURDAY'S MATCHES

STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE
Sanchez steps up as USWNT learns to win without Macario
With Catarina Macario out injured, USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski was able to experiment with a new attack in Saturday's 3-0 win over Colombia.

SATURDAY'S MUST-SEE MOMENTS
USWNT use huge 2nd half to grab win over Colombia
Sounders score twice in 5 minutes

MANCHESTER CITY
SOCCER
Why Man City value squad happiness over depth
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't want a big squad; he wants a happy squad. But letting players decide their own futures comes with risk.

MATILDAS
Matildas left counting cost of humbling defeat in Spain
As the Matildas slumped to a 7-0 friendly defeat against Spain, many were left wondering why Australia scheduled the game in the first place.

INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Man United power struggle: Ten Hag's role in Rangnick's exit
Erik ten Hag played a key role in Ralf Rangnick's sudden exit from Manchester United -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
Ajax boss jokes: Ten Hag knows not to sign our players
Top Headlines
- Gareth Bale confirms shock move to LAFC
- Smith, Kornieck lead USWNT over Colombia
- Sources: Arsenal, City agree Gabriel Jesus deal
- Rapinoe slams 'cruel' overturning of Roe v. Wade
- Morris, Roldan score as Sounders blast SKC 3-0
- Man Utd fans' fury as Glazer dividends are paid
- Mbappe: Champions League is PSG's objective
- Rooney resigns as manager of relegated Derby
- Sources: City agree £42m deal for Leeds' Phillips
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