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What Manolo Marquez's appointment means for the Indian football team
After the departure of Igor Stimac, and the retirement of Sunil Chhetri, Marquez's appointment represents a new era for the Indian football team.
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Manolo Marquez appointed Indian men's football team head coach
Marquez will also remain the head coach of FC Goa through the 2024-25 season
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BALLON D'OR PREDICTIONS
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?
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.
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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WHAT'S YAMAL'S CEILING?
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?
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THE SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING
What are Europe's biggest clubs' preseason priorities and tour schedules?
The dust has barely settled on Euro 2024 and the Copa América but the 2024-25 European club football season is almost upon us.
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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.
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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WAY-TOO-EARLY-WORLD CUP
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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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.
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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- Ten Hag backs Sancho to 'click' after 'mistake'
- Howe 'happy' at Newcastle amid England links
- Spain captain Morata joins AC Milan from Atlético
- Fans file lawsuits over Copa América final chaos
- Sources: Barça B boss Márquez nears Mexico role
- Fàbregas signs 4-year deal as Como head coach
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