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With qualification in the bag, quest to win World Cup now begins for Japan

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their attention is now on winning it.

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Why Ryan Teague chose Socceroos over Malaysia, China

Melbourne Victory midfielder Ryan Teague has been in demand across the past few months, fielding interest from the national teams of both China and Malaysia amid a breakout A-League Men campaign.

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier League stars are tough, but criticism can hurt them and their loved ones

In his latest column, ESPN FC analyst and ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals how much attention players pay to all the negative talk about them.

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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Who has won the most Women's Champions League titles?

From Barcelona to Lyon to Arsenal, ESPN takes a look a the past winners of the Women's Champions League.

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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

France fix their issues to book UEFA Nations League finals place. Next? World Cup

France have belief to go with their talent and, after righting the ship to beat Croatia and reach the UEFA Nations League finals, they can start to think about the World Cup.

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What's behind Liverpool's sudden slump as Premier League run-in looms?

Liverpool look tired, far from the slick machine that built a 12-point lead atop the Premier League. Are they running out of gas? Can they hang on?

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TRANSFERS

Transfer rumors, news: Man United to let 10 leave, sign Akcicek

Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer with 10 players ready to leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Could Real Madrid hijack Arsenal's move for Zubimendi?

Gab & Juls discuss reports suggesting Real Madrid are interested in signing Martín Zubimendi.

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Stunning scissor kick wins People's Puskas award for best amateur goal

The goal voted as the world's best of the year scored in an amateur match shows the enduring appeal of seeing a beautiful bicycle kick, at any level.

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WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT NOW?

Eight reasons why Juventus fired Thiago Motta, and three lessons for the rebuild

After a month in which Juventus crashed out of the Champions League and the Coppa Italia, they finally parted ways with manager Thiago Motta. Here's why they did it and what else the club needs to fix.

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    Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.

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    Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.

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    Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.

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