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Atletico's Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Atletico Madrid pulled off an epic heist at Barcelona to claim top spot in LaLiga at Christmas, and we learned a little about Tottenham and Liverpool from the Reds' 6-3 win. Here's what you missed this weekend.
The VAR Review: Estupiñán missed red card, Pickford penalty
Why Brighton defender Pervis Estupiñán should have been sent off at West Ham.
TOP HEADLINES
UNITED STATES SOCCER
Just how good (or bad) is the current U.S. men's national team?
We keep hearing that this is the USMNT's Golden Generation, but what about the actual on-field results these players are getting? Do they really measure up to previous generations? Let's compare.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Man City's star loyalty sees prodigies leave -- and flourish
As Man City look to the transfer market to fix their free fall, the academy starlets they let get away could've been the answers to their problems.
Amorim had warned that a 'storm' would hit Man United. It's here now
After Man United's latest defeat, Ruben Amorim's biggest worry right now is results.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES
SOCCER TALKING POINTS
Laurens: Amorim's start at Man United isn't good enough
Marcotti: Haaland is part of the solution at Man City
TRANSFER TALK
WINDOW OPENS ON JAN. 1
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona offered Chelsea's Nkunku
Could out-of-favour Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku get an escape route to Barcelona? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Who are the 'transfer gurus' running your club's January business?
Who are the people behind the scenes at the big European clubs responsible for transfers?
'PUSHING THE ENVELOPE'
'Onana, Oh yeah!' Who is Aston Villa's creative set-piece coach?
Top Headlines
- Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with injury
- Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford
- Mourinho plans no time off for 'minor' operation
- Chelsea's Enzo finally 'feeling good' under Maresca
- With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new EPL mark
- Amorim after loss: Man United in 'tough moment'
- LaLiga strugglers Valencia sack head coach Baraja
- PL high-fliers Forest hire ex-Roma CEO Souloukou
- What's behind Arsenal's struggles in PL?
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USMNT Player Performance Index: Top 50 Americans ranked again
Our USMNT Player Performance Index returns to rank the 50 best Americans right now! Who made our final ranking of 2024?
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Mohamed Salah: Stay or go? What Liverpool, player should do
As Mohamed Salah's contract situation remains uncertain, Ryan O'Hanlon takes a look at how the saga could play out for him and for Liverpool.
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Premier League Top 50 returns to rank best players of 2024
The Premier League Top 50 returns to rank the best players from Liverpool, Arsenal, Man United and more. Who tops our final ranking of 2024?
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Unify League explainer: Is this a Champions League threat?
UEFA face a fresh challenge from the recently announced Unify League, a new spin on the failed Super League breakaway. Could this one work? Let's break it down.
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Champions League projections: Which big clubs will advance?
With two matches left in the Champions League league phase, some of Europe's biggest clubs need results to avoid an early exit. Will they get them?
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2034 World Cup: Why Saudi Arabia is hosting, explained
With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?
