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The wolves of Real Madrid are already snarling at Xabi Alonso's door
Real Madrid are top of LaLiga and on course to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League. So why is coach Xabi Alonso facing so much scrutiny?
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MANCHESTER UNITED
It has been one year since Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Man United. There has been some improvement, but the core metrics of Amorim's influence tell a different story.
Manchester United had their latest chance to prove they had turned a corner. They couldn't.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
Why Bayern boss Kompany is well placed to succeed Guardiola at Man City
THE STARTING XI
When the USMNT plays in a World Cup, there are always some locks, and always some players who come out of nowhere to start games.
Gomez: Pulisic's statistics in Serie A are world class
IN NEED OF A TURNAROUND
Liverpool spent £450 million in the summer to cement their position as England's dominant force. But after 12 games, their title defense is in chaos.
Laurens: Arne Slot looked 'completely lost' in Liverpool's latest defeat
THE BEST FROM THE MLS
Anders Dreyer scores winning goal for San Diego FC
MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
A bad season just keeps getting worse for Arne Slot and Liverpool, while Real Madrid also dropped points in a sluggish draw with Elche. Ga Marcotti recaps the weekend.
TRANSFER TALK
RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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- In 1st MLS season, SD advances to Western final
- Amorim wishes United showed fight Everton did
- Moyes on Gueye red: 'Like my players fighting'
- Madrid missing Courtois, Huijsen vs. Olympiacos
- Copa final debacle: Organizers settle for $14M
- Palace player facing ban for WWE-style headlock
- Pep 'ashamed' of altercation with cameraman
- Rashford back for Barça's UCL match with Chelsea
- ⚽ Predicting the USMNT's WC starting lineup
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Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century
As we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.
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Ranked: Best, worst 2025 summer transfers from Premier League and beyond
After three months, we rank the 10 worst transfers and the 5 best from the summer of 2025 in the Premier League, LaLiga and the rest of Europe.
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All the 2025 Puskas and Marta Award nominee goals
The 2025 Puskas and Marta Award nominees have been announced, and each short list is packed with 11 of the most audacious goals from the year.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
