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LME's World Cup Onside/Offside: Argentina repeat? Will Spain win? USA look bad
With the international break done and dusted with all the major World Cup contenders in action, who's looking sharp right now and who needs work in the next 14 months? LME breaks it down.

The divergent fortunes of U.S.'s Pochettino, Mexico's Aguirre
While Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT has yet to lift off, Javier Aguirre's Mexico has already lifted silverware.
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UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Who has won the most Women's Champions League titles?
From Barcelona to Lyon to Arsenal, ESPN takes a look a the past winners of the Women's Champions League.

PREMIER LEAGUE
Will Alexander-Arnold's contract saga taint his Liverpool legacy?
Liverpool have three star players out of contract in the summer, and one looks likely to join Real Madrid. But the club need the noise to stop quickly.
Premier League stars are tough, but criticism can hurt them and their loved ones
Ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals how much attention players pay to all the negative talk about them.

A STAR ON THE RISE
The next Sergio Ramos? Dean Huijsen's Spain debut hints at greatness
Shining in the Premier League, debuting for Spain and wanted by Real Madrid: Dean Huijsen is a star in the making.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Shambolic Brazil shown up by bitter rivals Argentina
Outpassed, outfought and thoroughly outcoached, Brazil plunges to new lows in humiliating 4-1 loss to bitter rivals Argentina on Tuesday.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato
Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is a target for Arsenal while Atlético Madrid eye Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Nicol: Liverpool fans shouldn't be angry if Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid

PROBLEMS GALORE FOR U.S. MEN
Moreno calls out Pulisic & the USMNT after Nations League defeats
Are Landon Donovan's USMNT comments fair or foul?

LALIGA
Who wins LaLiga: Atlético, Barcelona or Real Madrid? Title race talking points
LaLiga returns with Atleti, Barça and Madrid all after the title. ESPN's Alex Kirkland, Sam Marsden, Sid Lowe, Graham Hunter answer the key questions.
Which superstars will decide LaLiga's title race?

INTERNATIONAL REACTION
France fix their issues to book UEFA Nations League finals place. Next? World Cup
France have belief to go with their talent and, after righting the ship to beat Croatia and reach the UEFA Nations League finals, they can start to think about the World Cup.
Tuchel learns how slow-going England's World Cup prep will be
The new England manager may need to fight frustration and boredom as he waits for the Three Lions to be tested.
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- Boston's NWSL team reveals new name -- again
- Source: Onana wants Utd stay, plans to rebuff SPL
- Chelsea fans call for Boehly ticket site probe
- Vini: Brazil must 'rethink everything' after loss
- Cushing: Shaw, Fujino out for Chelsea QF 2nd leg
- Flick 'not happy' with Osasuna game scheduling
- Club World Cup winners to get up to $125m
- Projecting 2026 World Cup talent
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