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?3hRyan O'HanlonJean Catuffe/Getty ImagesAu revoir, Mbappé: How should we judge his PSG legacy?With Kylian Mbappé now a member of Real Madrid, it's time to ask the question: Was his time at PSG a success?7hJulien Laurens
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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?7hESPNAndrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
LOOKING BACK AT THE SIGNINGS
Ranking all 39 Liverpool signings of the Jurgen Klopp era, from Ben Davies to Mo SalahKlopp 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.8hBill ConnellyPAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC close in on Miami, SKC rock bottomSeven 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.7hRyan RosenblattJonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Sancho wants Man Utd return if Ten Hag leavesAfter six months at Dortmund, Jadon Sancho is ready to rejoin Man United if Erik ten Hag is no longer manager. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.1mESPNINA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images
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?6hSam TigheSebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images
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.1dMark Ogden, Gabriele MarcottiMarc Atkins/Getty Images
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USWNT ROLL IN HAYES' FIRST GAME
'Good start': Hayes' USWNT era begins with win over South KoreaEmma 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.2dJeff KassoufBrad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images
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 winnersReal 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.2dGab MarcottiAlex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty ImagesKroos exits Real Madrid a legend, passing the baton to BellinghamToni Kroos has laid a platform for teammate Jude Bellingham to become a legend in his own right.2dMark Ogden
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