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Will Benzema's Madrid exit create a summer run on elite strikers?

Karim Benzema's surprise exit from Real Madrid could well create a ripple effect through the soccer world as several elite teams are looking for strikers. What might Madrid do, and what will it mean for everyone else?

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Who can fill the void in Madrid's attack after Karim Benzema's departure?

Real Madrid have lost four attackers, including Benzema. Can they make the right signings ahead of next season?

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TRANSFERS

Transfer Talk: Chelsea continue to mull deal for PSG's Neymar

Chelsea have approached Paris Saint-Germain regarding a possible move for winger Neymar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Why Newcastle United makes sense for Christian Pulisic

James Olley suggests Newcastle United as a smart potential destination for USMNT star Christian Pulisic.

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'Internazionale'? 'Inter Milan'? Just plain 'Inter'? What should we call the UCL finalists?

With Inter preparing for the Champions League final, now seems a pertinent time to address a common query from those outside Italy -- their club name.

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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Pep Guardiola, Man City's Champions League quest is on, Benzema's Real Madrid exit, Zlatan retires, more

Man City have had a great season so far, but Pep Guardiola is hell-bent on winning in Europe. Why? PLUS: Real Madrid can rebuild after Benzema's surprise exit, and the soccer world says goodbye to Zlatan.

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Man City's FA Cup win makes treble triumph look inevitable

Premier League? Check. FA Cup? Check. All that's left for Man City now is the Champions League, and they're in peerless form after beating United.

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Ten Hag's first season at Man United was a success, so all is great, right? Wrong.

Erik ten Hag's overachieving first season at Manchester United can't hide the mess he still has to untangle at Old Trafford this summer.

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Liverpool Keep or Dump: Who stays and who should go this summer?

Top to bottom, Liverpool might have the second-best squad in the Premier League. But they have a lot of big decisions to make in midfield and when it comes to freshening up their defense.

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Predicting the USWNT's roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup

Who will make the USWNT's 23-player roster for the World Cup starting July 20? From Trinity Rodman to Rose Lavelle, here is ESPN's prediction.

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SPANISH LALIGA

Vinicius Junior confronted fans who racially abused him; here's what happened next for him, Real Madrid, LaLiga

Real Madrid star Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans during their May 21 game and while this isn't the first time he's been targeted, this incident has sparked a global call for action. Here's what happened that night, and what's next.

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