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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.
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: 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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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S MATCHES
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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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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
Top Headlines
- Ronaldo leads Mbappé's Real Madrid welcome
- Madrid security charged with assault at UCL final
- Neymar: Vini Jr. deserves Ballon d'Or after UCL
- Spurs' Bissouma robbed; has €300k watch stolen
- 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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It's been a tough year for Erik ten Hag and Man United: just look at the Premier League table. Can we get them back on track using machine learning?
Dennis Bresser/Soccrates/Getty Images How Liverpool's data decided Arne Slot should replace Klopp
With Klopp leaving, Liverpool must replace an irreplaceable coach. They've landed on Arne Slot, and digging into the data explains why.
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The Fenix Trophy is a tournament for non-league clubs with a community ethos and is fan-owned football at its finest. Here's how an English club became European champions.
USSF/Getty Images for USSF How will Emma Hayes navigate switch from club game to USWNT?
The USWNT's previous coach struggled to transition from the club game to the international level. Can Emma Hayes avoid the same fate with the Olympics in two months?
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Lionel Messi is in first full season with MLS side Inter Miami. Here's game-by-game analysis of how the World Cup winner is performing for his team.
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.