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Predicting who will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or -- and picking who actually should win it

The Ballon d'Or is soccer's most prestigious individual award. Will Lionel Messi win again? Or should it be Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham or Rodri?

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The ESPN FC crew pick their Ballon d'Or winner

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UNITED'S TRANSFER STRATEGY

Are Yoro, Zirkzee signings proof of positive changes to Man United's transfer policy?

Man United are making decisive moves in the transfer window, beating rivals to young talent like Leny Yoro. Is this a sign of change at Old Trafford?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer Talk: PSG preparing move for Napoli's Osimhen

Paris Saint-Germain will look to bring in Napoli's Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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What would Manuel Ugarte bring to Manchester United?

Julien Laurens reveals how Manuel Ugarte could fit in at Man United if he leaves PSG.

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THE RISE OF LAMINE YAMAL

How good is Lamine Yamal now, after breakout Euro 2024, and how great can he be from here?

Over the past year, Yamal made what should have been an impossible transition from "good for a 16-year old" to "good" to "maybe one of the best wingers in the world." What's next?

3dBill Connelly
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WHO IMPRESSED AT EURO 2024?

Euro 2024 transfer targets: Olmo, Williams, Guéhi, Costa

While transfer fees are almost always inflated by a player's performance at a major tournament, here are a few options who could be a bargain.

3dJon Molyneux-Carter
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Rating Ronaldo and other Saudi-based players at Euro 2024

There were 14 players from the Saudi Pro League at Euro 2024, including Cristiano Ronaldo and N'Golo Kanté.

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NEW SEASON, NEW THREADS

Inspired by Africa: Arsenal unveil amazing 2024-25 away kit

Arsenal have celebrated the African heritage of many of the club's fans in London and beyond with their away kit for the 2024-25 season.

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Barcelona's new home kit is a classy way to mark club's 125th anniversary

Barcelona have unveiled their 2024-25 home kit to mark their 125th anniversary, and they haven't done things by halves. Oh, wait, they have actually.

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FC Barcelona

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY ...

2026 World Cup way-too-early look: Spain to win it all, Messi's last dance and sweltering heat

It's time for a way-too-early look at the 2026 World Cup, from the pressure on Spain already, getting ready for Messi's last hurrah, speculating about whether the USMNT will disappoint on home turf and more.

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REAL MADRID UNVEIL FRENCH SUPERSTAR

Mbappé arrives at Madrid: A massive crowd, but no frills, for club's next superstar

Mbappé's official unveiling in Madrid was a big deal, despite the crowds and ceremony not quite hitting the highs of Ronaldo's arrival in 2009. Now the wait comes to see him play.

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Kylian Mbappe's first speech as Real Madrid player in full

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Mateusz Bogusz's spectacular volley from outside the box doubles LAFC's lead

Mateusz Bogusz rips one from outside the box to give LAFC a 2-0 lead in the first half.

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