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Ranking all 39 Liverpool signings of the Jurgen Klopp era, from Ben Davies to Mo Salah
Klopp brought a lot of success to Liverpool during his nine-year tenure, but what he did to develop players was the real gift. So let's evaluate every player he promoted or signed.
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TOP HEADLINES
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SIZING UP MBAPPE AND REAL MADRID
Kylian Mbappé has joined Real Madrid -- now what? Can anyone else even compete?
Mbappé, arguably the world's best player, joins Real Madrid, arguably the world's best team. Is there still a chance for anyone else to compete?
Julien Laurens: Kylian Mbappe 'so excited' to have finally signed with Real Madrid
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DISSECTING TEAMS' PRESEASON PLANS?
What are Europe's biggest clubs' preseason priorities and tour schedules?
Saturday's Champions League final marked the end of the 2023-24 European club season, so what better time to dissect teams' 2024-25 preseason plans?
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WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC close in on Miami, SKC rock bottom
Seven wins in a row and six clean sheets means LAFC are flying. The same can't be said of Sporting KC, who prop up the MLS Power Rankings.
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SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal to offer Smith Rowe, Tomiyasu for Osimhen?
Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu could both potentially move to Napoli as part of Arsenal's bid to land Victor Osimhen. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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WILL NEW COACH BE A DIFFERENCE-MAKER?
How can Maresca get the best from Caicedo, Fernández at Chelsea?
Chelsea spent over £200m to sign two midfielders who don't seem to play well together. Can new boss Enzo Maresca fix this?
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WHAT IS NEXT FOR ARSENAL?
Arsenal Keep or Dump: How should Arteta shape his title-chasing squad?
How can Arsenal bridge the gap between themselves and Man City? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden run the rule over Mikel Arteta's squad.
Do Smith Rowe & Fabio Vieira have futures at Arsenal?
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USWNT ROLL IN HAYES' FIRST GAME
'Good start': Hayes' USWNT era begins with win over South Korea
Emma Hayes' first game in charge saw the USWNT defeat South Korea 4-0 and, most importantly, offered a glimpse into how the coach will get the best out of her attack.
Jeff Kassouf: This USWNT squad has already learned a lot from Emma Hayes
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REAL MADRID CLAIMS 15TH EURO CUP
Once again, Real Madrid ride out adversity only to emerge as Champions League winners
Real Madrid are no strangers to pressure and setbacks before claiming a big win, and Saturday's Champions League final saw them rally from a woeful first half to a 15th European title.
Kroos exits Real Madrid a legend, passing the baton to Bellingham
Toni Kroos has laid a platform for teammate Jude Bellingham to become a legend in his own right.
Top Headlines
- Ronaldo leads Mbappé's Real Madrid welcome
- Neymar: Vini Jr. deserves Ballon d'Or after UCL
- Spurs' Bissouma robbed; has €300k watch stolen
- Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager
- Messi joins Argentina ahead of Copa América
- Mbappé joins Real Madrid in long-awaited move
- Source: United plan Sancho talks, future unclear
- Hayes: U.S. 'ready to move on' from '23 WWC
- USMNT depth chart: Top 15 in each spot
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Tables, fixtures and scores
Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
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.