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The issues facing Ten Hag as his Man United rebuild begins
Erik Ten Hag is about to jet off on Manchester United's summer tour, and he has plenty to sort out ahead of his first season as manager.


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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: AC Milan eye Ziyech as Chelsea move for Sterling
AC Milan are focused Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech as the Blues near a deal for Manchester City's Raheem Sterling. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Will Tyler Adams be a starter for Leeds?

WOMEN'S AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
Zambia edge Tunisia to top WAFCON Group B
Avell Chitundu's late winner saw Zambia edge Tunisia to top Africa Women Cup of Nations Group B, while Togo held Cameroon to a 1-1 draw.

EURO 2022
ON ESPN NETWORKS
England triumph, but Euro 2022 opener a win for all women's football
The opening night of the 13th UEFA European Women's Championship was just as much about what happened off the pitch as England's win on it.
Pre-Euros Best XIs: The players we picked to dominate the tournament
ESPN's experts risk ridicule by picking the Euro 2022 Best XI *before* the tournament begins. How many players will live up to lofty expectations?

THE TOE POKE
CHELSEA
New kit, new transfer policy? Chelsea pay tribute to boss who avoided 'unreliable big names'
Chelsea's new home kit pays homage to a former manager whose approach to transfers the club would do well to pay attention to this summer.

FOOTBALL
ZAMBIA
Zambia FA critical of 'stringent' Banda hormone tests
Zambia striker Barbra Banda was aware of her testosterone levels not meeting CAF's standards, but the FAZ say she was shocked by her AWCON omission.

NEW SEASON PREDICTIONS
Wild predictions that aren't so wild: Spurs to win league, Neymar for Ballon d'Or?
Humans aren't great at predicting things, but here are three outcomes in England, Spain and the Ballon d'Or race that probably aren't as unlikely as you think.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MLS Power Rankings: Austin ready to challenge LAFC
As the goals have flowed in its sophomore season, Austin has emerged as a challenger to LAFC in the Western Conference and our MLS Power Rankings.

WHO ARE THE BEST PLAYERS?
The Messi, Ronaldo era is over: How to work out the best players in the world
The 2021-22 season was the first since 2005 in which neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi dominated like before. There is some interesting data which shows the players who may take over the mantle.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Chelsea agree terms with Sterling
- Ronaldo signing ruled out by Bayern CEO
- Sources: Prem star faces further rape claims
- Laporta says Barcelona want to keep De Jong
- Putellas defiant despite pulling out of Euro 2022
- Sources: Lingard to consider MLS pitches
- Malacia joins United, first signing of Ten Hag era
- U.S. midfielder Adams signs for Leeds United
- Nigeria star Oshoala ruled out of WAFCON
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England stars play You Have To Answer! England's Lucy Bronze, Fran Kirby, Ellen White and Beth Mead take on ESPN's quiz.
Gabriel Meza ESPN FC Women's Rank: The 50 best footballers in the world today
Our expansive and impressive voting pool (including current USWNT coach, Vlatko Andonovski) has narrowed down the 50 best women's players in the world.
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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