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The 50 best players in the world today
After polling 26 of the brightest minds in women's soccer, from journalists to coaches to execs, we rank the best 50 players in the world today.

Why Miedema, Kerr and Putellas topped the rankings

TOP HEADLINES

TEN HAG'S NEW START
Ten Hag begins work at Man United on back foot as rivals get transfers done early
Erik ten Hag has begun his tenure at Man United with a squad weaker than the one which posted the club's worst Premier League season last term.

TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool prepare for Salah exit next year
Despite Liverpool's efforts to secure a new deal with Mohamed Salah, the club is preparing for his exit. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Ogden: Phillips deal shows Man City are winning the transfer window

GOING FOR GOLD!
BARCELONA AWAY KIT REVEAL
Barcelona unveil new gold away kit inspired by Olympic glory
Barcelona's new away kit for next season, like the 2022-23 home jersey, is inspired by the 1992 Olympics, but they've taken it to the next level.

STARS OF THE FUTURE?
Which players have impressed at the men's U19 Euros?
The men's U19 Euros are into the knockout rounds, but which players have impressed in Slovakia? Some from France and England, certainly.

BALE HEADING TO U.S.
Gareth Bale to LAFC: How social media reacted
The future of Wales forward Gareth Bale is in MLS with LAFC. Here's how social media reacted to the shock news.

HELP FROM THE PAST?
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?

CONMEBOL LIBERTADORES
Brazilian clubs favourites to progress as Copa Libertadores returns
The six Brazilian teams have managed to avoid each other as the Copa Libertadores moves into the knockout stage this week.

SUMMER TRANFERS
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?
Top Headlines
- Chelsea exodus continues as Cech leaves club
- USMNT's Turner joins Arsenal on long-term deal
- Sources: Fulham make move for Utd's Pereira
- Sources: Man United end talk of Ronaldo move
- Sources: Arsenal, City agree Gabriel Jesus deal
- LAFC to put Bale in 'position to succeed' - GM
- Mbappe: Champions League is PSG's objective
- Man Utd fans' fury as Glazer dividends are paid
- Ex-Barca boss Valverde set for return with Bilbao
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Laurens: Mbappe transfer saga the most incredible of all time
Illustration by ESPN Who are the 21 best female players age 21 or under?
It has been an incredible year in women's football, but who are the best young players in the game right now? The USWNT's Trinity Rodman is No. 1.
Illustration by ESPN 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.
Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty Images 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.
Getty 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.
Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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