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Why Dembélé's Ballon d'Or win over Yamal feels like the dawn of a new era

Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, this year's top two in the Ballon d'Or voting, have a lot in common when it comes to how their energetic, attacking play is a welcome antidote in the tactics-driven world of modern soccer.

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Robson: Dembélé fully deserved to win the Ballon d'OR

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Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Jr's future at Madrid in doubt

Vinícius Júnior's future at Real Madrid reportedly remains uncertain with his contract expiring in 2027. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Could Vinicius Jr really leave Real Madrid?

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Liverpool will have to be patient to see the best of Wirtz

Florian Wirtz has had a slow start to life at Liverpool. It's going to take time, but he will eventually be worth the wait.

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Explaining Bruno Fernandes' 'offside,' Sánchez's red card, Newcastle's penalty claim

Looking at Robert Sánchez's red card for Chelsea at Manchester United, a possible offside on Bruno Fernandes' goal and a potential penalty.

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Premier League release VAR footage for Man United's opener vs. Chelsea

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Are Guardiola's Man City taking inspiration from Klopp's Liverpool?

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Is the title race between just Liverpool and Arsenal?

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MLS Power Rankings: How high can LAFC climb with Son leading a dynamic attack?

Pairing Son Heung-min with Denis Bouanga has given LAFC one of the most fearsome attacks in the league, but were they able to break into the top five of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings?

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NWSL Power Rankings: Marta's Orlando Pride in nine-game rut

Orlando have stretched their winless rut to a calamitous nine straight games and are desperately clinching on to a playoff position. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

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