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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.

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TRANSFERS

LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool look to beat Man United to Bellingham

Liverpool will be looking to add to their midfield options and are confident of landing Dortmund's Jude Bellingham. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Ogden: Phillips deal shows Man City are winning the transfer window

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Transfer grades: Bayern get an A for Mane

PREMIER LEAGUE

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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YOUNG STANDOUTS

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.

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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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FOOTBALL

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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WEST HAM UNITED

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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ATHLETIC CLUB

Football

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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