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From New Jersey to Madrid via Brazil, Atlético is next big step for USMNT's Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso had a difficult summer with the U.S., but joining Atlético Madrid is a chance to step up and meet a new challenge. He's used to that.
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.
TOP HEADLINES
GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES
WOMEN'S EUROS
Italy are in their first Euro semifinal since 1997 as Cristiana Girelli netted a brace and Norway's Ada Hegerberg struggled.
At Euro 2022, England thrashed Sweden 4-0. Now, this is a different squad, and the England players know it.
THE TOE POKE
Lamine Yamal has got a new Barcelona squad number: No. 10. It's been worn by some of the all-time greats, from Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona.
Nicol: Yamal won't feel the pressure of wearing No. 10 at Barcelona
TRANSFER BUZZ
Hislop: Hard to see anyone stopping Liverpool if they sign Isak
Why 'desperate' Bayern could end up with Marcus Rashford
ALEXANDER-ARNOLD'S JOURNEY
Trent Alexander-Arnold left the Premier League as one of its best players ever. Whether he can reach similar heights in LaLiga as a Real Madrid player will be fascinating to watch.
RISING STAR
Chris Richards has long been expected to be a pillar of the USMNT's 2026 World Cup.
BALLON D'OR
Now that PSG have lost the Club World Cup, the 2024-25 season is officially over and we can pick the Ballon d'Or for the best player. Who really deserves it?
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? Our reporters weigh in.
Will there be an injury crisis following the Club World Cup?
Time to let our reporters chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.
Top Headlines
- Historic Messi streak ends in loss to Cincinnati
- Sources: De Paul to join Miami on loan from Atleti
- Yamal given Messi's iconic Barça No. 10 jersey
- Nico Williams explains 10-year Athletic extension
- Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski fallout
- 'Proud' Italy end 28-year wait to reach semifinals
- 'Great club legend' Vázquez's time in Madrid over
- Freese 'devastated' but hungry after Mexico loss
- ⚽ Figo, Canavaro live up to namesakes at ASEAN
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MLS Power Rankings: As Whitecaps slip, Nashville is new No. 1
Injury-hit Vancouver fell to the Galaxy, leaving the door open for Nashville to take top spot in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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Remembering Diogo Jota, whose loss is felt beyond Liverpool
The death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has caused an outpouring of grief from those associated with the Reds and far beyond. As Jurgen Klopp put it, "there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it."
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
