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2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea pick up comfortable win vs. Esperance, clinch spot in round of 16

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TOP HEADLINES

WHO'S STARRING? WHO'S STRUGGLING?

Tillman up, Cardoso down: USMNT Gold Cup stock watch

The U.S. has been without several stars at this summer's Gold Cup, so which fringe players have stepped up to fight for a place at next year's World Cup?

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Gomez: Bayer Leverkusen would be a massive jump up for Tillman

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EPIC UPSET

Club World Cup Daily: Angel Di Maria turns back clock in Benfica upset over Bayern

Benfica defeated Bayern to win Group C and advance to the knockout round. Here's what you need to know from Tuesday's Club World Cup action.

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED

What Club World Cup tells us about comparing MLS to top global leagues

How does MLS compare to the Premier League, the Bundesliga and beyond? The Club World Cup might be the best chance to find an answer.

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Burley: Don't judge teams on Club World Cup performance

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: As Liverpool eye Alexander Isak, Newcastle try to keep him

Amid Liverpool interest, Newcastle are doing what they can to keep Alexander Isak from leaving. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Marcotti unsure if Nico Williams should be Barcelona's priority

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UNIQUE SOCCER REGION

Embrace the chaos of Concacaf: 'It's a different football'

Every region has its quirks, but few confederations can boast the uniquely charming chaos that is Concacaf.

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English talents help Jamaica close gap to Concacaf's best

Jamaica wants to establish itself as one of the region's best; to do so, it has ramped up recruitment.

HOLDING HIM BACK?

In balancing Madrid's midfield, Alonso risks clipping Bellingham's wings

Jude Bellingham is outrageously gifted, but if he's to lead Xabi Alonso's new-look Madrid midfield, he'll need to learn to do less.

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MESSI TO FACE FORMER CLUB

Club World Cup Daily: Messi's Miami book showdown with PSG

Leo Messi's Inter Miami have made it to the knockouts, where they'll face PSG, while Atletico are the first big team to go home early. Here's what you need to know from Monday's Club World Cup action.

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