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The U.S. trio hoping to follow Lamine Yamal from La Masia to Barcelona stardom
USMNT hopefuls Adrian Gill, Diego Kochen and Pedro Soma open up on life inside soccer's ultimate finishing school: Barcelona's La Masia academy.
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2025 PREDICTIONS
Bold 2025 predictions: Pulisic stays in Milan, Wrexham promoted again
We're a week into 2025 and there are plenty of soccer storylines worth following. But what do we think will happen over the next 12 months? Luis Miguel Echegaray has some bold ideas.
THE TOE POKE
Could Nottingham Forest really 'do a Leicester' and win the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest are third in the Premier League and on one of the best runs in club history. How have they got here? Is the title actually possible?
THE FOOTBALL REPORTERS
The Football Reporters: Rashford situation like Aubameyang's?
The Football Reporters, Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson, discuss the latest news regarding Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United.
Isak and the ghost of Henry continue to haunt wasteful Arsenal
Alexander Isak stole all the headlines for Newcastle United, as Arsenal continue to deal with their wasted chances in front of goal.
Why Craig Burley isn't counting Arsenal out in Carabao Cup clash
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United open to Mainoo, Garnacho, Højlund exits
Manchester United would consider offers to sign star trio Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Do the Marcus Rashford rumours to AC Milan have any legs?
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
JANUARY TRANSFERS
Kolo Muani for Nkunku? Zirkzee for Luiz? Transfer swaps we'd like to see
With player swaps becoming more popular as clubs try to navigate financial issues, here are five genuinely realistic deals that would make sense for all parties this January.
KEEP AN EYE ON THESE PLAYERS
Who are the next South American stars that could make European moves in 2025?
Who are the next generation of South American stars to keep an eye out on possibly moving to Europe in 2025?
Top Headlines
- Sources: AC Milan, Dortmund to target Rashford
- Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC
- Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss
- Ange: Even Salah would struggle at Tottenham
- Costa Rica hires ex-Mexico coach Miguel Herrera
- 'Triple Espresso' rested for USWNT's Jan. camp
- USMNT great Agoos named Portland Thorns GM
- Eidevall: Quitting Arsenal was 'quickest' fix
- Premier League winter lessons
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Salah, Davies, more: What top 2025 free agents should, will do
New Year's Day marks the official start of the January transfer window, during which players over 23 with six months left on their contracts can negotiate with new teams. What will these 21 stars decide to do?
January transfers all 20 Premier League teams should make
The January transfer window presents an opportunity for teams like Liverpool and Arsenal to improve. Others, like Man United, should steer clear.
Was anyone better in 2024 than Messi or Ronaldo were at the same age?
Who, if anyone, has reached the sort of numbers in 2024 that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were posting when they were respectively the same age?
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Why 2024 was the year of Barcelona, Spain star Lamine Yamal
One thing 2024 will be known for is breakout Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal. At just 17, he's already well ahead of where Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at that stage, so just sit back and enjoy.
How set piece specialists are thriving in the Premier League
Gone are the days of "getting it into the mixer." Now, most Premier League clubs have specialists calling the shots when it comes to set pieces.
Soccer's best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games
Luis Miguel Echegaray picks the best of soccer in 2024, including top players, best goals, games and much more.