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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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Echegaray: Vinicius Junior will be loving Ancelotti's Brazil appointment

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BARÇA, EUROPE'S MOST EXCITING TEAM?

If Flick can make Barcelona more boring, they'll become unstoppable

Barcelona are the most entertaining team around -- their last five games have produced 28 goals. But less excitement could yield even more trophies.

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

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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PREMIER LEAGUE REACTION

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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Laurens: Amorim right to be embarrassed by Man United's season

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TRANSFER TALK

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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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

STARS PUT ON CLASICO SHOW

Laurens: Lamine Yamal has everything to be the next star player

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Laurens: You can't tell me Mbappé is Madrid's problem with almost 40 goals

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U.S. SOCCER POWER RANKINGS

MLS: Minnesota routs Miami to climb the order

After rocking Miami 4-1, Minnesota is closing in on the Herons in the top 10 of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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NWSL: Current jump Pride, Gotham into top spot

Kansas City's emphatic victory over Bay FC catapulted the Current to the top of the rankings.

TALKING SOCCER

Is Beckham right to call out Minnesota for disrespecting Inter Miami?

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Nicol 'absolutely disgusted' by Liverpool fans booing Alexander-Arnold

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