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Carragher: Salah 'selfish' for Liverpool post
Jamie Carragher has reignited his war of words with Mohamed Salah by labelling the departing star as "selfish" for hitting out at Liverpool's style of play on social media.
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Mohamed Salah's comments following Liverpool's loss to Aston Villa have set the stage for a strange farewell at Anfield. The acrimony is fitting for what has been a disastrous season for the defending champs.
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Despite being unconvincing, Arsenal are inches awa...
Despite barely beating Burnley, Arsenal are one win away from the Premier League title and could celebrate if Manchester City fails to win their next game.
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Arteta 'biggest ever' Bournemouth fan vs. City
Mikel Arteta said he will be the "biggest ever" Bournemouth fan on Tuesday with his Arsenal team on the brink of their first Premier League title for more than 20 years.
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Burnley say 'dangerous' Havertz tackle was a red
Burnley interim manager Mike Jackson said Kai Havertz should been sent off for a "dangerous" challenge during Arsenal's 1-0 win at the Emirates -- a victory which left the Gunners within one win of the Premier League title.
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Neymar named in Brazil final World Cup squad
Brazil legend Neymar has been included in Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man World Cup squad alongside Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.
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Modric set for 5th WC as part of Croatia squad
Luka Modric was included Monday in Croatia's squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup after recovering from an injury on April 26 that ended his club season with AC Milan.
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Arsenal owners: 'No standing still' after season
Arsenal co-owners Stan and Josh Kroenke insisted "there will be no standing still when the season ends" with the club in striking range of a Premier League and Champions League double.
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Slumping Austin FC fires coach, sporting director
Slumping Austin FC fired head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell on Monday as the team sits near the bottom of the MLS standings just one season after returning to the playoffs.
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USMNT's Adams: Iraola transformed Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth and United States national team midfielder Tyler Adams said he'll miss manager Andoni Iraola when he departs at the end of the Premier League season.
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Neymar fumes after wrongly being subbed off
Neymar was involved in a heated referee altercation after being mistakenly substituted in Santos' league game against Coritiba.
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PSG's Dembélé gets calf treated ahead of final
PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé will undergo treatment over the next few days ahead of the Champions League final, his club said on Monday, citing discomfort in his right calf muscle.
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Barça's López needs foot surgery, WCup in doubt
Spain midfielder Fermín López is likely to miss this summer's World Cup after fracturing a metatarsal in his right foot in Barcelona's win over Real Betis on Sunday.
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Arsenal and Man City's remaining Premier League fi...
The Premier League title race is well and truly underway with Arsenal being chased down by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their hunt for a first top-flight trophy since 2004.
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Man City win FA Cup, but will Pep Guardiola stay? ...
Man City won the FA Cup on Saturday, but speculation over Pep Guardiola's future dominated the celebrations. PLUS: Juventus may miss out on Champions League, and Real Madrid are facing a turbulent summer.
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'Catalonia is my place on earth': Lewandowski leav...
Robert Lewandowski leaves Barcelona after four years with seven trophies and well over 100 goals. But almost as impressive was how he drove up standards at the club.
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Griezmann thanks Atleti love, sorry for Barça stin...
Antoine Griezmann said the affection he's felt at Atletico Madrid is "worth more" than winning the Champions League or LaLiga after playing his last home game for the club in Atletico's 1-0 win over Girona.
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Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes equals PL assist record
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has equalled the Premier League record for the most assists recorded in a season after registering his 20th of the campaign.
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Police vow action if criminality in Celtic FT scen...
Police Scotland have vowed to take "robust and swift action" against anybody found to have committed criminality as the Scottish Professional Football League condemned Celtic supporters' "wholly unacceptable" pitch invasion.
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Højlund: 'Weird' goodbye to Utd 'feels emotional'
Rasmus Højlund has said that his "weird" goodbye to Manchester United "feels emotional" after his permanent Napoli switch was confirmed on Sunday.
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Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager
Xabi Alonso has been named Chelsea's new manager, the club have announced. The former Real Madrid boss will start work on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract.
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Mourinho's Benfica finish unbeaten but miss UCL
José Mourinho and Benfica completed the Portuguese Primeira Liga season unbeaten but missed out on a place in the Champions League.
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Ronaldo, Al Nassr lose final as trophy wait goes o...
Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia goes on after his Al Nassr side were beaten 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two on Saturday.
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St. Pauli, Heidenheim relegated; Stuttgart in UCL
St. Pauli and Heidenheim were relegated from the Bundesliga while Wolfsburg grabbed the last chance for survival on a dramatic last day of the season on Saturday.
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Pep: Not even 1 beer for Man City after FA Cup win...
Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not be allowed "even one beer" to celebrate their FA Cup success as his attention turned immediately to the crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
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Sources: Alonso agrees to become Chelsea coach
Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea head coach within the next 24 hours, sources have told ESPN, after agreeing to terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Semenyo wins FA Cup for treble-chasing Man City
Manchester City kept alive their hopes of winning a domestic treble as Antoine Semenyo's sensational second-half finish broke Chelsea's resolve to settle the FA Cup final 1-0 at Wembley.
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Celtic show spirit of champions to rip up Hearts' ...
ESPN's Mark Donaldson breaks down all the big talking points as Celtic claimed their 56th top-flight title and denied Hearts their first since 1960.
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Liverpool's latest collapse leaves Champions Leagu...
Liverpool were looking to secure a spot in the Champions League next season. But due to their loss to Aston Villa, they will need to sweat it out to qualify for it next week.
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Slot accepts fans' doubts after 'damaging' loss
Arne Slot has acknowledged that Liverpool's 4-2 defeat Aston Villa could prove "damaging" in their pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification.
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Chelsea have blueprint to beat City, says boss
Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane believes his team are ready to replicate their strong showing against Manchester City at the Etihad in January when the sides meet again in Saturday's FA Cup final.
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Pep: No way FA Cup final will be last Wembley trip...
Pep Guardiola has insisted the FA Cup final will not be his last visit to Wembley as Manchester City manager as speculation surrounding his future continues to grow.
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U.S. star Swanson available after maternity leave
The Chicago Stars activated Mallory Swanson ahead of Saturday's match against the North Carolina Courage, positioning her to make her first NWSL appearance since 2024 after returning from maternity leave.
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Villa clinch UCL spot to leave Liverpool's in doub...
Aston Villa secured qualification for next season's Champions League with a 4-2 win over Liverpool at Villa Park on Friday, which left the Merseyside club's place in Europe's premier competition still in doubt.
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Sources: NWSL, USL discuss interleague play
U.S. Soccer and the federation's professional women's leagues have engaged in preliminary discussions about an interleague competition that could begin as early as 2028, multiple sources told ESPN.
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Salah back in Liverpool squad; Isak ruled out
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa, however Alexander Isak misses out through injury.
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Lukaku in Belgium WC squad despite injury woes
Romelu Lukaku's efforts to recover from injuries seem to have paid off after the Napoli striker was included in Belgium's World Cup squad Friday.
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USWNT's Coffey starts rehab after knee surgery
United States women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey "underwent minor knee surgery earlier this week" and will begin rehabilitation, her club, Manchester City, announced on Friday.
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Sources: Man Utd to offer Carrick two year deal
Manchester United are progressing with talks with Michael Carrick about taking the head coach's job permanently, sources have told ESPN.
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Beckham is first British billionaire sportsman
Sir David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List -- but the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth has decreased.
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Fernandes: 'I was sad when Rice chose Arsenal'
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes said he was 'really sad' when Declan Rice chose to go to Arsenal and not join Manchester United.
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal join Man United in ...
Arsenal are set to join Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United in the race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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👀What's at stake in title races, relegation?
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up across the continent? Here's everything you need to know.
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Shakira, Burna Boy combine for World Cup song
The World Cup -- officially -- has an official song. Shakira and Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy have combined to release "Dai Dai," FIFA said in a statement.
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Emery: Elliott loan from Liverpool 'embarrassing'
Aston Villa coach Unai Emery said Harvey Elliott 's lack of involvement for the club during his loan spell from Liverpool has been "embarrassing for everyone involved."
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Mbappé benched, booed: Coach said I'm 4th-choice
Kylian Mbappé said on Thursday Álvaro Arbeloa told him he was Real Madrid's "fourth-choice forward" after being benched and then whistled by fans.
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Bellingham leads Madrid win as fans protest Pérez
Jude Bellingham came off the bench to score late on as Real Madrid laboured to a 2-0 win over relegated Real Oviedo amid more protests against under-fire president Florentino Pérez.
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France WCup squad: Camavinga out, Mateta in
France coach Didier Deschamps assembled a squad with formidable attacking talent for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up for the showpiece tournament following his breakthrough season.
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Chasing a first Scottish title since 1960, Hearts ...
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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Gotham FC in talks to play at new NYCFC stadium
Gotham FC is exploring a move to New York City FC's forthcoming Etihad Park in Queens, New York, for the 2028 NWSL season, ESPN confirmed.
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Real Madrid call elections after Pérez move
Real Madrid's electoral commission has called presidential elections at the club after Florentino Pérez opted to seek a vote of confidence from members, following a second consecutive season without landing a major trophy.
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Slot expects to be Liverpool boss next season
Arne Slot has said he has "every reason" to believe he will remain as Liverpool head coach next season despite growing unrest within the fanbase.
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Wood headlines NZ's 2026 World Cup squad
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has been selected to lead New Zealand's 26-strong World Cup squad despite an injury-disrupted season in the Premier League.
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Pep: City 'there just in case' Arsenal slip up
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will make sure they are "there just in case" Arsenal slip-up in the title race, despite admitting that player fatigue forced him to rest his star forwards in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.
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Madrid prez hails Mourinho, promises new signings
A day after accusing the media of a "campaign" against him in a heated news conference, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez looked toward the future, praising top coaching candidate Jose Mourinho and pledging new summer signings.
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PSG beat Lens to clinch 5th straight Ligue 1 title...
Paris Saint-Germain have won their fifth straight Ligue 1 title, after beating Lens 2-0 in a top-of-the-table clash at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
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Man City win to keep title pressure on Arsenal
Phil Foden shone as Manchester City moved back within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
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Pulisic gives Milan, USMNT positive injury update
United States forward Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan's penultimate Serie A match this weekend.
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NCAA approves fall-spring men's soccer season
The Division I men's soccer season will be split between the fall and spring with the national tournament moving to the spring starting in 2027-28, the NCAA announced Wednesday.
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Real Madrid lose appeal over anti-gay Pep chant
Real Madrid lost its appeal against UEFA at sports' highest court after being fined for fans singing an anti-gay chant at Pep Guardiola during a Champions League game against Manchester City.
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Trump admin waves visa bonds for World Cup fans
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders.
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Curaçao rehire Advocaat; will be oldest WC coach
Dick Advocaat will return as Curaçao manager for the World Cup, but the nation's president has denied that Fred Rutten's exit was due to "friction."
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Sources: Diomande committed, Liverpool interested
Yan Diomande says he's committed to RB Leipzig and hopes to help the club on their return to next season's Champions League but is aware of the many clubs interested in his services.
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Ronaldo's Al Nassr have 'second chance' says boss
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus are relieved their side have "a second chance" to win the Saudi Pro League after their title celebrations were put on hold following a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal on Tuesday.
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Ancelotti: 'Improving' Neymar could play at WC
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said Neymar has "improved a lot" in recent weeks but is yet to reveal if he will make the country's World Cup squad.
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Man United's FA Youth Cup dominance isn't about tr...
The FA Youth Cup might not seem significant at first look, but it is a useful window into the next generation at Man United and Man City. For United in particular, they have big hopes for JJ Gabriel.
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Refs' chief Webb on Arsenal VAR call: 'Clear foul'...
Referees' chief Howard Webb has confirmed that the decision to rule out West Ham's equaliser against Arsenal was correct due to "a clear and obvious offence" on David Raya, and called for discussions to take place on grappling in the penalty area.
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Can Monchi's 'Midas touch' keep Espanyol in LaLiga...
The mercurial Monchi, who masterminded so much of Sevilla's modern success, is now hoping to apply his winning touch to save Espanyol from relegation. Will it work?
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Real Betis clinch UCL return after 20-year wait
Real Betis secured a return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence by clinching fifth place in La Liga with a victory over Elche on Tuesday.
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Isak headlines Potter's final Sweden WC roster
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres headline the 26-man Sweden squad named by Graham Potter on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup.
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'Spygate' looms over Southampton promotion bid
Southampton booked a spot in the Championship playoff final with an extra-time win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday, but their place is on potentially shaky ground amid an ongoing "spygate" scandal and a breach of EFL regulations.
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Late gaffe costs Ronaldo, Al Nassr chance to clinc...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr will have to wait to lift the Saudi Pro League trophy after a calamitous late goal at Al-Awwal Park earned second-place Al Hilal a 1-1 draw.
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Sources: PSG eye move for Atlético's Álvarez
Paris Saint-Germain have made Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez one of their main targets for next season, sources have told ESPN.
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Flick: Waving Palestine flag is Yamal's 'decision'...
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said star player Lamine Yamal was "old enough" to make his own decisions after he waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated wining the LaLiga.
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Sources: NWSL's Louisville exploring partial sale
NWSL team Racing Louisville FC's ownership group has begun to explore selling a stake in the team, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
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Messi remains MLS's highest-paid player at $28M
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the third year running, though he received a significant raise this season.
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Madrid pres Pérez calls election amid uncertainty
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced on Tuesday afternoon he will not resign but instead called for elections to solidify his mandate.
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Reyna: Hard to answer if I should make U.S. team
Giovanni Reyna said he was happy to score a goal which ended a year-long scoreless run as he tries to make his case for a spot on the United States' roster for the FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup age record to be broken by striker, 42
Veteran Qatar forward Sebastián Soria has a chance to become the oldest outfield player to appear at a World Cup after the 42-year-old was included Tuesday in the country's preliminary squad for the tournament.
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Ted Lasso star 'Dani Rojas' signs for USL team
Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández has become a professional football player after signing for the USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive, the club announced on Tuesday.
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Barça delay Rashford, Lewandowski decisions
Hansi Flick is "thankful" for Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski's contributions to Barcelona's title-winning campaign.
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Maddison 'down to business' on Spurs comeback
James Maddison is ready to get straight down to business after a lengthy lay-off and help Tottenham finish a "season to forget" with Premier League safety.
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Spain boss allays Williams World Cup injury fears
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has said he expects Nico Williams to be fit for the World Cup despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend.
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Sources: Alonso, Iraola in frame for Chelsea job
Alonso and Iraola are two prominent names on Chelsea's manager shortlist, but there is no firm front runner at this stage, sources have told ESPN.
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Sources: Estêvão out of Brazil squad for World Cup...
Injured Chelsea forward Estêvão will miss the 2026 World Cup after being left off Brazil's preliminary list, though Neymar was included in the 55-man roster, sources told ESPN.
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De Zerbi fumes at 'not calm' referee in Spurs draw...
Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi hit out at the officiating after his team's Monday draw with Leeds, which left Spurs still fighting to secure their Premier League survival.
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Tottenham draw vs. Leeds: Roberto De Zerbi's side ...
Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to boost their Premier League survival hopes by opening up a four-point gap to West Ham as they were held to a 1-1 home draw with Leeds United on Monday.
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Sources: Aubameyang axed for prank of club staff
Marseille manager Habib Beye dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for their trip to Le Havre on Sunday after he sprayed a fire extinguisher on a member of staff and his personal belongings on Thursday night, sources have told ESPN.
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Curacao boss out amid reports of Advocaat return
World Cup debutant Curaçao parted company with coach Fred Rutten on Monday amid reports Dutch veteran Dick Advocaat is returning to the team he led through qualifying.
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Napoli loss sets up crowded Serie A top-4 sprint
A stoppage time goal from Jonathan Rowe gave Bologna a 3-2 win against Napoli in a pulsating Serie A encounter on Monday that leaves the race for the top four in Italy extremely tight.
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'Talk is cheap': Yamal teases Jude after Clásico w...
Lamine Yamal appeared to bite back at Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham with a light-hearted "Talk is cheap" message on social media after Barcelona clinched the LaLiga title on Sunday.
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Sources: James leaving Loons for Colombia camp
James Rodríguez will depart Minnesota United FC following the match on Wednesday, May 13 to join the Colombian national team camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup, sources confirm to ESPN.
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Pressure still on Tottenham after draw with Leeds
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel went from hero to zero after he gave away a reckless penalty following his opener in a 1-1 draw with Leeds to leave his team mired in relegation trouble.
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