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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye move for Barrenetxea

Real Sociedad forward Ander Barrenetxea is reportedly on Chelsea's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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1st Leg

CAF Champions League final - Sundowns must bounce back quickly from PSL setback

After a disappointing end to their Betway Premiership season, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Morocco's AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.

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Nkota says playing in CAF CL with Pirates was his 'biggest dream'

Bafana midfielder Mohau Nkota told ESPN that playing on the wing in the CAF Champions League was the ideal preparation for him to move abroad and face world-class defenders in the Saudi Pro League.

ENGLISH LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

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Playoff final could be moved amid 'Spygate' drama

The Championship playoff final date could be moved if the hearing on "spygate" delays matters.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

SOUTH AFRICA

The FIFA World Cup is all but unaffordable for the average Bafana fan

Going to the FIFA World Cup is a non-started for most South Africa fans, due to ticket prices and plane fuel skyrocketing, but how much would it cost if you had to book your tickets right now?

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SCOTTISH TITLE RACE

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Chasing a first Scottish title since 1960, Hearts really want to compete long-term

Hearts are 90 minutes from a first Scottish title since 1960 -- also a first for a club outside Glasgow in over 40 years -- or sadness. Their fans are hoping this is the start, not the end, of their challenge.

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Sutton: Celtic VAR controversy 'over the top'

Chris Sutton has criticised the reaction to the controversial award of a penalty to Celtic on Wednesday night, suggesting that outrage from certain quarters was fuelled by a bias against Martin O'Neill's side.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply won't go away in title race

Arsenal desperately want to seize the Premier League trophy, but Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make them earn it.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts

We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

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World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is No. 1?

Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

LIONEL MESSI

Inter Miami may be changing, but Messi's brilliance is constant

Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognisable compared to the last time they visited Cincinnati. One thing hasn't changed though: Leo Messi's starpower.

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Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Argentina's race vs. Spain to recruit young Barcelona star

How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

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