Analysis

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   Inter MiamiL. Messi

   It's do-or-die week for Messi & Inter Miami

   The club's campaign could be all-but over by the weekend as they prepare for a cup final and season-defining league games

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   Manchester CityO. Bobb

   Oscar Bobb: Man City's next Norwegian superstar

   The "magical" and "daring" winger was promoted to the first team by Pep Guardiola just as other academy hopefuls were forced to leave the club

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   Real MadridJoselu

   Forget his Newcastle struggles - Joselu now pivotal for Madrid

   The 33-year-old striker has made a strong impact at Santiago Bernabeu despite the pressure on him to step into Karim Benzema's shoes

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   BundesligaS. Guirassy

   10 in five games! The Stuttgart striker outscoring Haaland

   The 27-year-old has exploded onto the scene this season and is scoring at a higher rate than some of the best strikers on the planet

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   BarcelonaF. de Jong

   De Jong injury is a crushing blow for Barcelona

   The midfielder could face up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle problem, meaning he will miss some crucial fixtures

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   AjaxEredivisie

   Inside the crisis engulfing Ajax

   One of Europe's most storied clubs is at the lowest ebb in their modern history after a series of unfortunate incidents

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   United StatesM. Rapinoe

   Rapinoe retires as a true American soccer icon

   The two-time World Cup winner played her final international match on Sunday after a career that has changed the game on and off the field

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   Real MadridJ. Bellingham

   Seven reasons for Real Madrid's perfect start

   Carlo Ancelotti's side head into Sunday's derby with Atletico Madrid having won all six matches they have played in all competitions so far this term

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   Winners & LosersSaudi League

   Back in the title race! CR7 is flying as Neymar struggles

   The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice to move his side within three points of the summit after the Brazilian struggled for Al-Hilal

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    Manchester CityPremier League

    City already look unstoppable - but the title race isn't over

    Pep Guardiola's side have won every game despite facing many obstacles and have already laid down a marker in their bid for a fourth straight crown

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    EnglandUEFA Women's Nations League

    Six issues for the Lionesses as Nations League begins

    The 2023 Women's World Cup runners-up return to action this week with games against Scotland and the Netherlands in Europe's new competition

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    United StatesWomen's football

    Seven things to watch as USWNT move on from World Cup mess

    GOAL takes a look at what to watch for in these two friendlies against South Africa as the U.S. begins the preparing for the Olympics and beyond

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   BarcelonaJoão Félix

   The perfect match: Felix's Barca 'dream' is coming true

   The Atletico Madrid loanee pushed for a move to Catalunya all summer long, and he couldn't have asked for a better start to life with the Blaugrana

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   United StatesUEFA Champions League

   PSV are a Champions League must-watch for USMNT fans

   Three young American stars will head into the Champions League as a Dutch giant looks to go on a run

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   Manchester UnitedUEFA Champions League

   Six things Man Utd must do to beat Bayern Munich

   The Red Devils may be dreading their visit to the Allianz Arena after a disastrous start to the season, but they can exploit the Bavarians' weaknesses

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   United StatesUEFA Champions League

   USMNT stars out for Champions League glory

   There are 11 Americans on the books at Champions League clubs... could any of them make a deep run in this tournament?

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   UEFA Champions LeagueNXGN

   The wonderkids set to light up the Champions League ✨

   As Europe's biggest club competition gets under way, who are the stars of the future who could shine over the course of the campaign?

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   MilanTransfers

   AC Milan: Masters of Moneyball - or 'destined to fail'?

   Gerry Cardinale & Co. provoked panic at San Siro by firing Paolo Maldini and selling Sandro Tonali, and a derby defeat has only heightened the tension

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   PSGK. Mbappé

   Have new-look PSG cracked the Champions League code?

   The French champions may have lost two of their iconic players over the summer, but that might have increased their chances of success in Europe

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   Winners & LosersSaudi League

   Neymar joins the Saudi party as 'lazy' Benzema faces fan ire

   The forward was one of a number of Brazilians to shine after the international break, but other superstars aren't having it their own way

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   José MourinhoRoma

   Mourinho's third-season struggles are starting at Roma

   The Giallorossi desperately need to beat Empoli on Sunday given tension is already building at Trigoria over the strength of the squad

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    Manchester UnitedPremier League

    A shambolic soap opera: Man Utd's three months of chaos

    The club that was once run with an iron fist by Sir Alex Ferguson keeps on making headlines for all the wrong reasons

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    Manchester CityE. Håland

    Haaland x Alvarez - another Pep Guardiola masterstroke

    The Catalan coach opted to play without a striker just two seasons ago, but is now embracing a more old-fashioned system at the Etihad Stadium

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    Xabi AlonsoBayer Leverkusen

    Next Madrid manager? Alonso working wonders at Leverkusen

    With Carlo Ancelotti set to leave the Bernabeu this summer, the Blancos' former midfielder is putting himself in the frame to step into his shoes

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    Real MadridMarco Asensio

    Asensio's PSG form suggests Madrid made a big mistake

    Marco Asensio has been a revelation in a central role for Paris Saint-Germain, keeping big-money signing Goncalo Ramos out of the side

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    Manchester UnitedPremier League

    Man Utd's options to replace Antony

    The troubling accusations against the Brazilian have rocked Erik ten Hag's side but the manager has a number of options in the winger's absence

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    Premier LeagueFEATURES

    Premier League clubs set to be hit hard by AFCON absentees

    The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is set to disrupt the European season, with some Premier League clubs set to be severely affected

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    TransfersFEATURES

    24 summer transfers you might've missed 💰

    Saudi Arabia's mind-boggling spending means there has been lasting intrigue in this summer's transfer window, but which deals avoided the limelight?

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    N. BuckUnited States

    Noel Buck: Youngster at the center of USMNT-England tussle

    The young midfielder got off to a hot start with England, but that's only the beginning of the battle for his international allegiance

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    P. PogbaJuventus

    Pogba's never-ending nightmare: Injuries, blackmail & doping

    The midfielder's suspension represents another hammer blow for a man that has suffered one trauma after another since returning to Turin