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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.

18hLuis Miguel Echegaray
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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.

21hJeff Carlisle and Omar Flores Aldana

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RERANKING PREMIER LEAGUE MVPS

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Reranked: Who is the MVP for the top Premier League clubs?

Based on a simple combination of ability and tactical importance, we've reranked the best players in order at the Big Six Premier League clubs.

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UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Kelly, Russo inspire Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in UWCL classic

The connection between Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo was electric in Arsenal's come-from-behind UWCL triumph over Real Madrid.

3hOlivia Pagden
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THE TOE POKE

Siuuu Fighter! Now you can play as Cristiano Ronaldo in 'Fatal Fury'

Cristiano Ronaldo will be part of the roster in the new "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" video game and has a cool finishing move.

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Mbappe on his wax statue - 'He's handsome'

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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.

1dBeth Lindop
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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.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Ekitike as Isak alternative

Arsenal have identified Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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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.

2dGraham Hunter
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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.

1dTim Vickery
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ASIAN QUALIFYING

Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

12hJoey Lynch and Gabriel Tan
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