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Sources: USWNT'S Girma nears record Chelsea move
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma for a world-record fee exceeding $1 million.
Hamilton: Girma to Chelsea the biggest move in women's football history
TOP HEADLINES
MAN CITY CRISIS
Is this the end of an era at Man City? What we learned from their rivals' declines
Every generation has a dominant team, but all periods of dominance end -- just look at Liverpool in the 1990s and Man United in the 2010s. Have Man City begun their decline?
Are Man City showing early signs of a super-club collapsing?
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Eden who? Salah's UCL exploits leave little doubt about his quality
In a week that he was being compared to Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah once again underlined his status as Champions League star.
TRANSFER TALK
WINDOW CLOSES FEB. 3
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to make new move for Garnacho
Chelsea are looking to land Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, but face competition from Napoli. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
New Man City signing Khusanov is 'built to defend'
Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.
THE 'BIG SIX'
Five reasons the Premier League's 'Big Six' era is officially dead
As Man United, Man City and Tottenham falter while Newcastle and Nottingham Forest rise, it's clear the Premier League's "Big Six" is dead.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION
Is Barcelona's style of play practical in the Champions League?
Robson: Atlético's red card was the best thing that happened to them
THE FOOTBALL REPORTERS
PODCAST
Why travelling with Ferguson at Man United was like being on 'Air Force One'
Nicol pinpoints the moment Liverpool's era of dominance started to unravel
INSIDE THE USMNT
Diego Luna's unconventional route has led him to USMNT opportunity
Luna is MLS' defending Young Player of the Year, and his instincts and introspection have led him on a winding road to the national team.
Ranking the USMNT's top 15 prospects age 21 or younger, from Europe to MLS
As the USMNT's 2025 season begins, we rank the U-21 American players on the national team radar.
RONALDO HAS A DAY!
Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace in Al Nassr win
Top Headlines
- Dortmund sack Sahin after four defeats in a row
- Match winner Raphinha baited by Benfica 'insults'
- Source: No Pogba deal imminent despite offers
- Miami's Mascherano plays down Mexico, Messi row
- Van Dijk: Liverpool can use past woes to win titles
- Simeone sees 'special place' for Álvarez at Atleti
- Poch: U.S. squad in January not 'alternative' team
- Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz's wife
- Could Man United really be relegated?
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Ranking 2025's top 15 USMNT U-21 prospects from Europe to MLS
As the USMNT's 2025 begins, we rank the U-21 American players on the national team radar. From Europe to MLS, here's the top 15.
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Ranking the 100 best attacking players in Europe based on data
What if we combine a bunch of key metrics into a new stat to find the best attacking players in Europe's top soccer leagues? Here is the top 100 ranking.
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Salah, Davies, more: What top 2025 free agents should, will do
New Year's Day marks the official start of the January transfer window, during which players over 23 with six months left on their contracts can negotiate with new teams. What will these 21 stars decide to do?
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Is transfer spending finally normal? Why a $100m player might be a thing of the past
Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market, and it's why you won't see a massive deal anytime soon.
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Ian Darke's Premier League Team of the Season so far
Mohamed Salah has clearly been the best player in the Premier League this season, but who else joins him in Ian Darke's best XI so far?
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Bold 2025 predictions: Pulisic stays in Milan, Wrexham promoted
We're a week into 2025, and there are plenty of soccer storylines worth following. But what do we think will happen over the next 12 months? Luis Miguel Echegaray has some bold ideas.
