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The FC 100 for 2024: Mbappé, Ronaldo among best men's soccer players

We are back! With the 2023-24 European season closed after the Champions League final, we're back with our eighth annual rankings of the best men's players in world soccer! Welcome to the FC 100.

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EXAMINING LIVERPOOL

What Liverpool can expect from Slot: Attacking football, intensity and player development

Arne Slot has worked hard and been patient in his ascent through the world of soccer management, but the former Feyenoord boss fits Liverpool nicely based on his style and methods.

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Ranking all 39 Liverpool signings of the Jurgen Klopp era, from Ben Davies to Mo Salah

Let's evaluate every player Klopp promoted or signed during his nine-year tenure with Liverpool.

EURO 2024

TOURNAMENT BEGINS JUNE 14

All the latest squad lists for the finals in Germany

Discover the latest squad news for the 24 countries at Euro 2024 in Germany, with the tournament running from June 14 to July 14.

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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?

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Julien Laurens: Mbappé 'so excited' to have finally signed with Real Madrid

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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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TUESDAY'S MATCHES

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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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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