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Sources: Man Utd, Barca agree De Jong transfer
Manchester United have made a breakthrough in bid to sign Frenkie de Jong with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN.
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TEN HAG'S NEW START
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Ten Hag begins work at Man United on back foot as rivals get transfers done early
Erik ten Hag has begun his tenure at Man United with a squad weaker than the one which posted the club's worst Premier League season last term.
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THE BEST 50 FOOTBALLERS (WOMEN)
ESPN FC Women's Rank: The best 50 players in the world
After polling 26 of the brightest minds in women's soccer, from journalists to coaches to execs, we rank the best 50 players in the world today.
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Making the case for Sam Kerr to top the ESPN FC Women's Rank
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Aitana Bonmati sees women football role models she never had
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Which young stars could break the top 10 in 2023?
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea to rival PSG for Inter's Skriniar
Chelsea are set to rival Paris Saint-Germain as they aim to sign Inter centre-back Milan Skriniar. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Ogden: Phillips deal shows Man City are winning the transfer window
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GOING FOR GOLD!
BARCELONA AWAY KIT REVEAL
Barcelona unveil new gold away kit inspired by Olympic glory
Barcelona's new away kit for next season, like the 2022-23 home jersey, is inspired by the 1992 Olympics, but they've taken it to the next level.
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STARS OF THE FUTURE?
Which players have impressed at the men's U19 Euros?
The men's U19 Euros are into the knockout rounds, but which players have impressed in Slovakia? Some from France and England, certainly.
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Huge summer of women's soccer: Your guide to Euros, USWNT qualifiers and more
Major tournaments are kicking off around the world; here's the lowdown on schedules, key players and more ahead of a big summer for women's soccer.
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How Sweden went from underdogs to Euro 2022 favourites
After winning silver in a dominant Tokyo Olympics campaign, former underdogs Sweden now look confident as one of the Euro 2022 favourites.
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MANCHESTER CITY
STERLING AND JESUS SET TO LEAVE
Why Man City value squad happiness over depth
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't want a big squad; he wants a happy squad. But letting players decide their own futures comes with risk.
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BALE HEADING TO U.S.
Gareth Bale to LAFC: How social media reacted
The future of Wales forward Gareth Bale is in MLS with LAFC. Here's how social media reacted to the shock news.
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- Sources: Arsenal in €40m bid for Ajax's Martinez
- Sources: Man City open to Sterling-Chelsea move
- Utd target De Jong wants Barca stay - Koeman
- Barca plot legal action over Roma no-show
- Toronto's Insigne: No pressure as MLS top earner
- USMNT's Turner joins Arsenal on long-term deal
- Chelsea exodus continues as Cech leaves club
- Sources: Man United end talk of Ronaldo move
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