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Real Madrid cruising into new season while the rest of Europe plays catch-up
Real Madrid missed out on Mbappe this summer but still have lofty goals for 2022-23. Would you bet against this team of mentally strong superstars?


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BREAKOUT STARS
Who could be the next big breakout star in Europe?
Aurelien Tchouameni went from Monaco's midfield to an €80m move to Real Madrid out of nowhere this summer. But who could be the next breakout star?

MANCHESTER UNITED A MESS
Marcotti's Musings: Erik ten Hag must fix Man United's confidence quickly
New manager, same result for Man United: can Ten Hag fix it? Plus: Barcelona's mess is their own making, and Man City's star gets off the mark.

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THE VAR REVIEW
Welbeck penalty, McTominay's non-red card explained in The VAR Review
We take a look at the weekend's big VAR talking points in the Premier League, with a host of penalty decisions taking centre stage.

TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United turn to Milinkovic-Savic in midfielder search
Manchester United are keen on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Erik ten Hag looks to acquire a centre midfielder. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Laurens and Ogden rip into Man United's recruitment policy

BUNDESLIGA TOO ODD FOR BAYERN?
Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga: Does German soccer's weirdness hurt its dominant team?
Bayern Munich are one of the world's best teams, but the totally unique style of play in their domestic league, the German Bundesliga, doesn't help prepare them for their European rivals.
What can be expected from the UEFA Super Cup?

PUIG RELAUNCHING HIS CAREER IN L.A.
After leaving Barcelona, Riqui Puig can revive both the Galaxy and his career
Puig should've been the latest in a long line of academy-raised Barca stars. He wasn't. Now the 22-year-old is relaunching his career in L.A.

TOE POKE
Brazil to walk on the wild side at World Cup with jaguar print kits
With a little more than 100 days until the World Cup, Brazil have revealed they will be wearing kits in Qatar inspired by the fur of the jaguar.
Premier League 2022-23 kit ranking: Which club's jerseys are this season's best?
With Premier League teams unveiling most of their kits for the new season, we've compiled every one and ranked each club by their collective output.
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- Ancelotti: Madrid can be even better this season
- Sources: Man United interested in PSV's Gakpo
- USMNT's Tillman keeps Rangers alive in UCL
- Werner returns to RB Leipzig from Chelsea
- Sources: Tottenham close to deal for Udogie
- Sources: United withdraw Arnautovic interest
- Sources: Liverpool's Thiago faces six weeks out
- Euros winner Daly leaves Houston for Aston Villa
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