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Sources: Utd close to beating Madrid to Yoro deal
Manchester United are close to overcoming competition from Real Madrid to seal a £52.1 million deal for Leny Yoro after the Lille defender was granted permission to travel to Old Trafford for a medical, sources have told ESPN.
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TRANSFER TALK
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye shock move for Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid are making concrete steps to secure a deal for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Summer transfer grades: Man United get a B for Zirkzee
The summer transfer window is now open. Here are the big deals in the men's game and how we rate them.
USWNT head for Paris Olympics with question marks in attack
Caution and context are especially required in send-off games, but another toothless USWNT display is certainly cause for concern for Emma Hayes.
Emma Hayes not focused on outside noise ahead of USWNT's Olympic Games
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SPAIN BACK ON TOP
Spain got left behind as football changed. Now they're ahead of the game again
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said after winning Euro 2024: "We've caught up with the demands of modern football." Now a new era of dominance beckons.
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REAL MADRID UNVEIL FRENCH SUPERSTAR
Mbappé arrives at Madrid: A massive crowd, but no frills, for club's next superstar
Mbappé's official unveiling in Madrid was a big deal, despite the crowds and ceremony not quite hitting the highs of Ronaldo's arrival in 2009. Now the wait comes to see him play.
Kylian Mbappe's first speech as Real Madrid player in full
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SOUTHGATE OUT, SO WHO'S NEXT?
Potter, Klopp, Poch: Who could be England's next manager?
Whatever his shortcomings, Gareth Southgate will be a tough act to follow. Who are the contenders to lead England on the road to the 2026 World Cup?
Ogden: England have to show ambition by targeting Jurgen Klopp
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BAYERN SHOW OFF BAVARIA
Monumental! Bayern Munich away kit inspired by iconic Bavaria statue
Bayern Munich have once again gone big with their away kit with another eye-catching design that they will wear on the road for the 2024-25 season.
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GOLD FOR CHELSEA'S BRONZE MOVE?
Is Lucy Bronze's move from Barcelona to Chelsea a good one?
Lucy Bronze's free transfer from Barcelona to Chelsea has gathered plenty of attention, but is it the right move for her and the club?
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GETTING READY EURO 2025
Lionesses qualify to defend Women's Euros title, but face more tests along the way
England booked their spot in next year's Women's Euro to defend their title, but will still need to fix some of issues that happened during qualification.
Top Headlines
- Chelsea condemn Fernandez's 'racist' chant
- Chelsea sign 5-time UWCL winner Lucy Bronze
- USWNT held scoreless in final Olympic warmup
- France take action over 'racist' Argentina chants
- Lozano out as Mexico coach after early Copa exit
- Union calls up 14-year-old Sullivan for first time
- Stadium, organizers point blame over Copa chaos
- Messi out indefinitely with ankle ligament injury
- Why star strikers struggled at Euros
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This summer's transfer window will be big, but before we look ahead, let's review how last summer's big spenders fared based on their signings.
Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Why USMNT isn't as good as it thinks after Copa America exit
The U.S. doesn't have enough elite players to beat teams outside Concacaf, and its record at major tournaments bears this out.
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