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Bold 2025 predictions: Arsenal-Atalanta UCL final, Pulisic stays in Milan, Wrexham promoted

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 ideas.

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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.

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AMERICANS AIM HIGH IN SPAIN

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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THE FOOTBALL REPORTERS

Dawson: Man United have to back Amorim's decision on Rashford

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Does Jack Grealish need to leave Manchester City?

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SURPRISE CHAMPIONS?

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?

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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.

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REMEMBER THESE NAMES

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?

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A NEW LOOK FOR PORTUGAL

Cristiano Ronaldo unveils Portugal's first new kits by Puma

After Portugal's long association with Nike ended, Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. have unveiled Puma's first kits for the men's and women's national teams.

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