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Man United hit crisis point under Carrick after collapse against Brighton
After being eliminated to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is now facing the first real pressure of his reign.

TOP HEADLINES
Greek flags and Grand Finals: Why Melbourne Victory feels like home for Giovanni Savarese


FOOTBALL
Soccer should learn from the NFL to fix the mess that VAR has created

Furious fans, peeved parents and side gigs: Why would anyone want to be a ref?


CARABAO CUP
Liverpool can't take Mac Allister and Gakpo for granted -- they're still match winners

Iraola: Liverpool earned the right to be in the next round of the Carabao Cup


WHO'S IN THE HOT SEAT?
Hot Seat Index: Which Premier League managers will be fired first? All 20 teams, ranked!

Premier League overreactions: Title race confirmed? Scrap VAR?

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWO
Former Mariners coach Jackson relishes challenge of returning to Asian summit

Treble-collecting Mark Jackson ready to take Lion City Sailors to the next level

MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Manchester derby defined by VAR drama; Real Madrid booed; Chelsea bullied by Hull


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona keeping tabs on possible move for Kane

The staggering numbers behind Premier League's spending power over Europe


MANCHESTER DERBY'S VAR CONTROVERSY
Manchester derby mess shows VAR's quest for perfection is doomed to fail

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- Mbappé explains hiding Ceuta shirt amid backlash
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- Milan humbled by Benfica in Europa League
- Merino compares 'special talent' Dowman to Yamal
- Chelsea's João Pedro out of Brazil squad
- Bundesliga star Campbell committed to U.S.
- Maresca addresses Manchester derby VAR drama
- Sources: Barça, Real Madrid monitor JJ Gabriel
- Koumas: I want to give everything for Liverpool
- Barrister on Man City hearing: 'Incredible delay'
Carl Recine/Getty Images Ranking every FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2026
Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?
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The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?
ESPN The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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