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Brobbey adds to Ten Hag misery, Salah & Mane among the goals
As Africa's star player return to action across Europe, ESPN reviews some of the biggest talking points of the weekend.
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TOP HEADLINES
THE NEXT BIG THING
Who could be the next big breakout star in Europe?
Aurelien Tchouameni went from Monaco's midfield to an €80m move to Real Madrid out of nowhere this summer. But who could be the next breakout star?
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United turn to Milinkovic-Savic in midfielder search
Manchester United are keen on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Erik ten Hag looks to acquire a centre midfielder. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Laurens and Ogden rip into Man United's recruitment policy
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BUNDESLIGA TOO ODD FOR BAYERN?
Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga: Does German soccer's weirdness hurt its dominant team?
Bayern Munich are one of the world's best teams, but the totally unique style of play in their domestic league, the German Bundesliga, doesn't help prepare them for their European rivals.
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CAN REAL MADRID STAY ON TOP?
Real Madrid cruising into new season while the rest of Europe plays catch-up
Real Madrid missed out on Mbappe this summer but still have lofty goals for 2022-23. Would you bet against this team of mentally strong superstars?
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MANCHESTER UNITED A MESS
Marcotti's Musings: Erik ten Hag must fix Man United's confidence quickly
New manager, same result for Man United: can Ten Hag fix it? Plus: Barcelona's mess is their own making, and Man City's star gets off the mark.
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PUIG RELAUNCHING HIS CAREER IN L.A.
After leaving Barcelona, Riqui Puig can revive both the Galaxy and his career
Puig should've been the latest in a long line of academy-raised Barca stars. He wasn't. Now the 22-year-old is relaunching his career in L.A.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Window 2022: Grading Africa's biggest signings
ESPN grades the biggest deals involving African players in the 2022 summer transfer window.
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FOOTBALL'S BACK!
AFRICAN PREVIEW
What does the Premier League season hold for Africa's players?
The Premier League returns with a host of African players set to be involved in the key storylines and battles up and down the division.
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Top 10 footballers to watch on ESPN in Africa this season
From Eredivisie to the Scottish Premiership, ESPN Africa is your home for watching action from four of Europe's top leagues this season.
Top Headlines
- Sources: United withdraw Arnautovic interest
- Sources: Man United interested in PSV's Gakpo
- African Super League to be announced Weds.
- Sources: Liverpool's Thiago faces six weeks out
- Sources: Tottenham close to deal for Udogie
- Sources: Barca flag irregularities in De Jong deal
- Sources: Werner to rejoin Leipzig from Chelsea
- Jury hears Giggs' 'sinister' side in assault trial
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Our expansive and impressive voting pool (including current USWNT coach, Vlatko Andonovski) has narrowed down the 50 best women's players in the world.
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Erling Haaland, Pedri, Phil Foden, Vinicius Jr. lead the 39 best male players age 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 17 countries and 10 leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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