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If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it's Ancelotti

The worst-kept secret is out: Carlo Ancelotti is going to be the new Brazil manager. His task -- winning a first World Cup for the Selecao since 2002 -- isn't an easy one, but if anyone can do it, Ancelotti can.

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Kirkland: Ancelotti's exit 'inevitable' after missing big trophies

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Transfer rumors, news: Delap to choose Man United over Chelsea

Manchester United have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Liam Delap. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Why Laurens would 'love' De Bruyne to join Napoli

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss reports linking Kevin De Bruyne with a move to Napoli.

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Barcelona close on LaLiga glory; top-4 race tightens in England

Barcelona made it four wins in four Clasicos this season, taking a big step toward winning LaLiga in the process. Meanwhile, Chelsea's UCL hopes took a self-inflicted hit, while Napoli slipped up.

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The questions Xabi Alonso needs Real Madrid to answer

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THE VAR REVIEW

The VAR Review: Why Jackson was sent off for an elbow but Mings escaped

How did Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings escape a red card yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off?

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The way-too-early Matildas Women's Asian Cup 2026 Big Board

Crystal ball time. With the 2026 Women's Asian Cup on home soil inching ever closer, Marissa Lordanic picks her likely 23-player Matildas squad.

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Offside goal ruins City's invincible season

Invincible seasons are the stuff of folklore. To be denied one by such a blatant offside will go down in infamy.

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WEEKEND REVIEW

Woeful Man Utd, Spurs don't deserve UCL

Man Utd and Tottenham are both woeful, yet one will still be in the Champions League next year. It's almost insulting. That and more in ESPN's Weekend Review.

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WSL END OF SEASON GRADES

WSL season grades: Chelsea A+, Spurs F. Plus: Who were the best players?

The 2024-25 WSL season is over and Chelsea have been crowed champions again after an unbeaten season. But which teams and players impressed most?

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Bompastor makes Chelsea history; Arsenal edge Man United

Catch up on the top women's action in Europe as the WSL season ended with Chelsea unbeaten champions and UWCL finalists Arsenal securing second.

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  • The Far Post Podcast

    Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.

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  • The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams

    When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.

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  • Barcelona's next golden generation

    Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?

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  • The battle to sign young American players

    Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.

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  • Battle of the Leagues: The final!

    Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?

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  • Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history

    The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.

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