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    OpinionEngland

    England should NOT sack Tuchel - unless Pep wants the job

    Thomas Tuchel is about to learn the true meaning of an England tournament post-mortem - something the country does best. The inquest is well underway, with widespread calls for the manager's head in the wake of Wednesday's bitterly disappointing World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of the holders Argentina, as a defensive shift backfired and Tuchel's side slumped to defeat in stoppage time, despite leading in the 85th minute.

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    Power rankingsBallon d'Or

    BDO Power Rankings: Messi & Yamal pile pressure on Kane

    With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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    Player ratingsArgentina

    Never write Argentina off! Messi magic helps seal spot in final

    Every time Lionel Messi got near the ball, the crowd in Atlanta held its breath. It wouldn't take much to feel the room shift during the first hour or so of Argentina's clash with England, just a brief moment where the Argentinian icon drifted into enough space to maybe, perhaps, do something. As the game wore on, those moments became more tense. Down a goal late, the moments where the air left the crowd were less about anticipating magic and more about a potential reality setting in.

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    Winners & LosersWorld Cup

    Spain are going to take some stopping after France fall flat

    Against all the odds and pre-match conjecture, it is Spain who progressed to the final of the 2026 World Cup after overcoming France and their fabled forward line with alarming ease in Dallas on Tuesday. It was quite incredible just how routine the 2-0 victory was, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele all failing to show up as the tournament favourites bowed out with a whimper.

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USAUSA

The USMNT's World Cup is over after a 4-1 loss to Belgium, with Mauricio Pochettino's future unresolved and a political storm over Balogun's red card saga still raging.

BarcelonaBarcelona

Frenkie de Jong faces up to six months out with a serious knee injury, while Barcelona close in on a €29m deal for Karim Adeyemi.

Real MadridReal Madrid

Real Madrid are navigating a busy summer as Jose Mourinho takes charge, Vinicius Junior's contract talks stall, and a pursuit of Michael Olise hits a wall.

Manchester UnitedManchester United

Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Cristian Orozco this summer as Michael Carrick reshapes his midfield ahead of the new season.

LiverpoolLiverpool

Liverpool are reshaping under Andoni Iraola, with Szoboszlai close to signing a new deal and more signings promised this summer.

ArsenalArsenal

Arsenal are reshaping their squad this summer, agreeing a £34m deal for Christos Tzolis while facing a major injury scare over William Saliba ahead of their Premier League title defence.

ChelseaChelsea

Xabi Alonso is reshaping Chelsea this pre-season, with Cole Palmer central to his plans and Garnacho pushing for an exit after one difficult year.

Manchester CityManchester City

Enzo Maresca's City are busy reshaping their squad this summer, with Bouaddi targeted and Foden's future uncertain as the new era begins.

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    F. BalogunWorld Cup

    Balogun admits USMNT were affected by 'unfortunate' red card saga

    Folarin Balogun has opened up on the "unfortunate" circumstances that saw the United States men's national team thrust into a political storm during the 2026 World Cup. The striker admitted that his team-mates were visibly affected by the outside noise after his red card suspension was sensationally overturned by FIFA, as the USMNT subsequently suffered a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

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    Player ratingsEngland

    What was Tuchel thinking?! England pay for terrible tactics

    Thomas Tuchel threw away England's best chance of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 as the Three Lions allowed Argentina to come from behind to triumph 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday. Tuchel's team selection initially looked set to pay off, as surprise selection Morgan Rogers crossed for Anthony Gordon to break the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half.

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    Women's footballLondon City Lionesses

    Will signing Putellas & Co. lead to long-term London City success?

    It's official: Alexia Putellas is a London City Lionesses player. Michele Kang has lured some top talent to the club since taking over during the 2023-24 season, from five-time European champion Saki Kumagai to Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani, with a world-record fee paid for Grace Geyoro just last summer, too. But Putellas is a dream signing and the biggest indication yet that this project should be taken very seriously.

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Major League Soccer

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    TransfersR. Lewandowski

    How Barca love led Lewandowski to Chicago Fire

    Robert Lewandowski has officially addressed the media for the first time since completing his high-profile move to MLS with Chicago Fire. The legendary Polish striker opened up about the emotional reasons behind his decision to leave European football behind following his departure from Barcelona.

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Transfer News

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    ComoT. Chalobah

    Chalobah to reunite with Fabregas as Como

    Como are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah ahead of Crystal Palace and Inter. The ambitious Serie A side have moved quickly to secure the centre-back, offering him the chance to play under the guidance of Chelsea cult hero Cesc Fabregas.

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Women's Soccer

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    WSLLondon City Lionesses

    Diani follows Putellas & Earps to London City in blockbuster signing

    Kadidiatou Diani has become London City Lionesses' sixth signing of the summer, following Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps and more to a club that could be a serious threat for the Women's Super League title in just its second season in the division. Diani joins for a fee reported to be in excess of £500,000 ($670,000) from Lyon, the eight-time European champions also owned by London City owner Michele Kang.

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    Manchester United WomenWSL

    Slow summer puts United at risk of falling further behind WSL elite

    It's been a hectic summer transfer window so far in the women's game, especially in the Women's Super League. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has landed in the division, as has one of the NWSL's brightest stars in Manaka Matsukubo, while Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps have returned and other England stars, such as Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, have also been on the move. None of these eye-catching deals, though, have involved Manchester United.

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    Arsenal WomenWSL

    Arsenal beat Barca, Man Utd & Bayern to sign highly-rated Baum

    Lisa Baum has been unveiled as Arsenal's fifth summer signing, joining for a significant six-figure fee that is reportedly a club-record sale for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old had been linked with most of Europe's elite, including Barcelona, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but will instead reinforce the wide areas at Arsenal after the departure of Lionesses star Beth Mead.

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    WSLLiverpool FC Women

    Keating joins Liverpool after rejecting new Man City contract

    Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating has joined Liverpool after rejecting a new contract at Manchester City. The England international found game time hard to come by last year, leading to her being left out of some of Sarina Wiegman's squads. With the Women's World Cup less than a year away, she has now chosen to move on from the club she joined aged 11 to sign for the Reds.

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