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Nigeria are a hot mess, again, as they go into AFCON qualifiers

Seriously, when will Nigeria's Super Eagles be able to go into camp without controversy and financial drama taking focus away from their players?

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England, Kane put World Cup heartbreak in rearview with convincing win over Italy

England got their first-ever competitive win against Italy in Italy, and it was the perfect way to put their World Cup exit behind them.

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Messi milestone tracker: Argentina star reaches 800 career goals, plus ALL his records

Messi's career might have peaked at the World Cup, but he still has plenty of milestones to reach. Here we track his progress and list his records.

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TRANSFERS

LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid, Liverpool join Barca in eyeing Florian Wirtz

The race to sign Florian Wirtz is heating up with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Liverpool eyeing him. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

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SOUTH AFRICA

THEMBI KGATLANA INTERVIEW

Kgatlana tips Morocco to become Africa's top women's team

Racing Louisville FC forward Thembi Kgatlana has tipped Morocco to become the dominant force in Africa, unless South Africa develops a pro league.

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Racing Louisville's Thembi Kgatlana loves the USA's focus on girls' soccer

South Africa and Racing Louisville striker Thembi Kgatlana hopes her country will one day put as much focus on girls' youth football as the US does.

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EURO 2024

France's 'Mbappe era' begins with unhappy Griezmann and questions for Deschamps

The new France era has begun as Kylian Mbappe received the captaincy over an unhappy Antoine Griezmann. Now the hard work begins.

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Why Sterling will play for England when it matters most, no matter what

Amid a tough first season at Chelsea, Raheem Sterling isn't in England's latest squad, but he still has a big role to play for the Three Lions.

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BARCELONA WOMEN

'It definitely is spicy': Barcelona's Walsh can't wait for Clasico vs. Real Madrid

Saturday is El Clasico in Spain's Liga F, the kind of occasion and atmosphere that led England midfielder Keira Walsh to join Barcelona last summer.

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

Most big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are trending down in 2022-23 ... here's why it matters

Barcelona could cruise to the league title and still feel uncertain about the future. Most big clubs are in the same boat, too. Why?

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KAISERSLAUTERN

How Kaiserslautern are working to become America's team

Kaiserslautern's neighbour is the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, and they're leaning on history and proximity to win over new American fans.

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