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Socceroos vs. Mexico: Australia unable to break the deadlock

Mexico remain 1-0 up as Saturday's friendly enters its final furlong. Follow ESPN's live coverage of Australia against Mexico in Pasadena, California.

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    VAR review: UCL ref got the Mendes-Madueke call right, but it was close

    There were a number of controversial decisions made in Saturday's UCL final. Andy Davies breaks down each of the calls, including Nuno Mendes' challenge on Noni Madueke.

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    Burley: Arsenal's approach in Champions League final was 'embarrassing'

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    SLOT OUT AT LIVERPOOL

    Arne Slot should be remembered well at Liverpool despite awful 2025-26 season

    Arne Slot's tenure at Liverpool felt untenable until, on Saturday, he was finally dismissed as manager. While it didn't end well, he should be remembered warmly for his work succeeding a club legend in Jurgen Klopp.

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    Ogden: Iraola will be high up Liverpool's list after Slot sacking

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    USMNT IN FOCUS

    Why is the USMNT playing meaningless friendlies right before the World Cup?

    Before the USMNT starts the World Cup, the Americans will play two friendlies: Why add meaningless games to their busy summer?

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    Leboeuf: Pochettino should avoid Milan questions during World Cup

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Curtis Jones could be next Liverpool exit amid Inter Milan interest

    Liverpool's Curtis Jones could be another player leaving Anfield this summer, with Inter Milan trying to sign him. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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    Hislop: Konaté leaving Liverpool has come as a surprise

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    WORLD CUP STAR

    How 2026 World Cup's 'least-known' player gained 1m followers to become viral sensation

    The FIFA World Cup's least-known played was New Zealand defender Tim Payne. That was until an Argentine social media personality sought to change that.

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    WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN

    TOURNAMENT BEGINS JUNE 11

    Messi leads an experienced Argentina World Cup squad, as Scaloni opts for continuity

    The defending champions have changed little in their squad since that dramatic triumph over France at Qatar 2022, and continuity is a virtue.

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    Hislop: An injured Neymar 'does not bring value' to Brazil squad

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    • Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries

      ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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      Welcome to ESPN's NEW game, Group Stage Challenge! Your mission: predict the final standings in every Group by dragging and dropping the teams into 1st through 4th, then choosing 8 of your 12 3rd-Place teams to advance to the Knockout Round.

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    • Man United Keep or Dump: Extend Bruno? Is Carrick the right manager?

      Manchester United have been revitalized under Michael Carrick, but what moves do they need to make to take the next step? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.

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    • World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

      The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.

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      Keep up to date with the latest news from across the sporting world. Be it at home or abroad, we've got it covered in our weekly newsletters.

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      The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.

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