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Man United will lean on senior players, transfer market won't solve all problems
For all the talk around new signings at Man United, just as much pressure should rest on senior players to take this team back to where it belongs.


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ALW expansion was overdue, but is still a huge win for football
What does expanding the A-League Women's competition mean for the athletes, the clubs, the national teams, and our next generation of Matildas?

TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: BVB seek £103m for Bellingham amid Man Utd, Liverpool, Madrid interest
Borussia Dortmund want £103 million if they are to transfer Jude Bellingham this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Nicol's 'big question mark' over Raphinha's potential Chelsea move

FOOTBALL
ESPN FC WOMEN'S RANKINGS
The 50 best players in the world today
After polling 26 of the brightest minds in women's soccer, from journalists to coaches to execs, we rank the best 50 players in the world today.

NEW PLACE, NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The motivation behind Gabriel Jesus' move to Arsenal
Moving to a new club ahead of the World Cup? Jesus has done it before, although he is hoping for a different outcome this time around.

TRADES IN FOOTBALL?
Trades work in American sports, so why not in football?
Trading players in the MLB, NBA and other American sports is commonplace. But new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly won't be able to conduct transfer business in the same way.

AUSTRALIAN A-LEAGUE MEN
Melbourne Victory sign fringe Socceroo Juric
Tomi Juric will reunite with former mentor Tony Popovic, with the fringe Socceroo signing a one-season deal with Melbourne Victory.
Ex-Premier League striker Austin joins Brisbane
Brisbane Roar have signed former Premier League striker Charlie Austin as they attempt to return to the A-League Men's upper echelon.

SIZING UP CHELSEA
Cech's Chelsea exit leaves major void as club reshuffles
Petr Cech is the latest to leave Chelsea's backroom operation, but what impact did he have and how will they replace him?
Why Christian Pulisic needs to get out of Chelsea now

TEN HAG'S NEW START
Ten Hag begins work at Man United on back foot as rivals get transfers done early
Erik ten Hag has begun his tenure at Man United with a squad weaker than the one which posted the club's worst Premier League season last term.
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