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2023 Women's International Friendly
The legacy of Christine Sinclair, soccer's greatest-ever goal scorer
Christine Sinclair is arguably one of the last few women's players whose star won't be recognized to the full extent of her talent. That is her extraordinary legacy.
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TOP HEADLINES
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Declan Rice continues to show importance in Arsenal's late win over Luton
Declan Rice stepped up on a night where many questions will be asked about goalkeeper David Raya but was able to snatch the winner in Arsenal's 4-3 win over Luton Town.
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PREMIER LEAGUE
From Doku to Saka: Every Premier League team's 'possession MVP'
Right now, NFL fans are starting to argue about the Most Valuable Player. Soccer can't have a direct MVP of its own, but there is a stat that can show a team's most productive player. So let's apply this to the Premier League.
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Why Doku beats Haaland to be Man City's possession MVP
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
MANCESTER UNITED
From recruitment to injuries: Why Man United have struggled so badly this season
After a promising first season under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United appear to be struggling in Year 2. From a huge injury list to players battling for form, here's what's gone wrong.
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GOLDEN BOY AWARD
Golden Boy 2024: Projecting Bellingham's successor as best U21 player
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the 2023 Golden Boy award for the best player under the age of 21, but who could win it next year?
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No Ronaldo? List of Golden Boy winners features Messi, Mbappé, Haaland
Jude Bellingham has won the prize handed to some of the biggest names in the game, although many of this century's elite players are not on the list.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
MANCHESTER CITY
Guardiola: Man City will win the Premier League this season
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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
England, Scotland adamant Olympic qualification won't impact integrity
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UEFA women's Nations League: Who has qualified, what's left?
The UEFA women's Nations League has reached its final matchday, with plenty to play for as the top teams look to seal qualification for the Olympics.
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FORWARD FAILINGS
Rashford is a major problem for Man United. Will Ten Hag drop him?
Marcus Rashford was the player Manchester United couldn't do without, but his form has become the issue that could define coach Erik ten Hag's tenure.
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EUROPE
European Team of the Week: Robinson, Rabiot, Williams star
ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the last round of action. And there is a USMNT defender involved.
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Top Headlines
- Newcastle GK Pope out for four months - Howe
- Bayern agree deal for Spain's Bryan Zaragoza
- Rice saves Arsenal with late 4-3 winner at Luton
- England win 6-0 but Team GB to miss Olympics
- Arteta won't blame Arsenal's close call on Raya
- Source: Ratcliffe to conclude Utd stake next week
- Ten Hag: Players can talk to me about poor form
- World's greatest scorer Sinclair retires with win
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams
When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.
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Barcelona's next golden generation
Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?
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The battle to sign young American players
Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.
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Battle of the Leagues: The final!
Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?
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Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
