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Ukraine's wounded find love, hope in soccer: 'Shakhtar is bringing me back to life'
The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But they've gained a purpose, and new life, through soccer.

Shakhtar Stalevi: Made of Steel
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
Why Man City can't compare with Liverpool in the Premier League right now
Liverpool and Manchester City meet in a match that, for once, isn't between Premier League title rivals. So how do the two compare this season?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Barcelona want Rafael Leão
Chelsea are ready to battle Barcelona to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leão for a cut-price fee of €80m. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know
Vinícius Júnior is among the biggest stars at one of the world's top clubs, yet talks of a move won't go away.
Lionel Messi assists on late equalizing goal in stoppage time
Messi receives yellow card for shouting at ref after the match

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
2025 MLS preview: Why is this your team's year?
With the 2025 MLS season fast approaching, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.
After losing to West Ham, is Arsenal's title race now over?
Arsenal had a chance to eat into Liverpool's lead in the title race, but instead of ratcheting up the pressure, the Gunners crumbled vs. West Ham.
Arteta: I'm angry and disappointed

AROUND THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Are you not entertained? Man United go from ridiculous to sublime
Man United had no shots on goal and were terrible for 72 minutes vs. Everton, but they somehow salvaged a 2-2 draw, and a late VAR penalty overturn only added to the drama.
Maresca: Loss to Aston Villa the toughest defeat of Chelsea's season

SHEBELIEVES CUP
Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025
A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.
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- Mascherano hails Messi as Miami's 'soul' in draw
- Arteta blasts players' 'standards' in damaging loss
- USMNT legend Meola recovering from heart attack
- Marseille slammed for corruption claims after loss
- Simeone on handball rule: 'I don't understand it'
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- Flick warns Barça must 'improve a lot' despite win
- Robin van Persie confirmed as Feyenoord boss
- Player comps for Europe's elite U21s
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