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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.
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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.
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Juve's De Ligt among six Chelsea targets
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel "has been promised as many as six summer signings," including Juve's Matthijs de Ligt. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Ogden: Phillips deal shows Man City are winning the transfer window
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WILD FOR WOSO
Huge month of women's soccer: Your guide to Euros, women's AFCON, more
Major tournaments are kicking off around the world; here's the lowdown on schedules, key players and more ahead of a big summer for women's soccer.
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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?
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NAYEF AGUERD
What can West Ham fans expect from Morocco's Nayef Aguerd?
No defender in France won more aerial duals than Nayef Aguerd this season, whose rarity as a left-footed defender will bolster West Ham's backline.
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Return of Bielsa or Valverde to decide Athletic Club presidential election
Ernesto Valverde or Marcelo Bielsa will become Athletic Club's new head coach. Either way, supporters have a man they love coming back.
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SPANISH LALIGA
LaLiga schedule 2022-23: What the fixture list reveals
The 2022-23 LaLiga schedule was released on Thursday, and we've circled the dates on the calendar that will help determine Spain's next champions.
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FOOTBALL
Alba Palacios, Spain's first transgender footballer, finally feels at home
Alba Palacios says she has finally found happiness, and a sense of contentment, as the Spanish football federation's first transgender player.
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Laurens: Mbappe transfer saga the most incredible of all time
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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.
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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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