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A possible Tottenham starting lineup with James Maddison and Harry Kane
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A possible Tottenham starting lineup with James Maddison and Harry Kane

Tottenham have a new manager leading the ship in Ange Postecoglu, who arrives in North London at just the right time. Postecoglu earned a reputation for putting the fans, players, and club first at Celtic. He got the most out of his young talent and provided an environment in which they could thrive. Although Antonio Conte is one of the best managers of his time, the impulsive and demanding coach never quite fit what Spurs needed. Postecoglu, on paper, is perfect for the project Tottenham want. Already, Spurs have made two signings in Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and Leicester City star James Maddison, spending 40 million pounds to secure the signature of the latter to upgrade a talented-but-inconsistent attack. The most recent signing of Maddison is perhaps the most intrig...
LaLiga transfer grades for the summer 2023 window
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LaLiga transfer grades for the summer 2023 window

After Barcelona made major signings in the 2022 summer transfer window and won LaLiga, the onus is on Real Madrid to be aggressive on the market and catch up, as they were closer to falling to third, occupied by crosstown rivals Atlético Madrid, than they were to winning the league. Meanwhile, La Blaugrana are expected to remain active buyers as they look to improve in the Champions League. So it's safe to say the 2023 summer transfer window will be an exciting one for LaLiga fans. As such, we will keep you up to date with all the latest transfers in the Spanish top flight, grading each one of them with a brief snippet of analysis to help familiarize you with the implications of each major move. All known terms of the deal will be in bold print for your convenience. César Azpilicuet...
Serie A transfer grades for the summer 2023 window
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Serie A transfer grades for the summer 2023 window

Need to know the latest transfer in Serie A? We got you covered with a running tracker of the major deals that are either official or have been confirmed by the two most reliable reporters on the Italian football beat, Fabrizio Romano and Gianluca Di Marzio. In addition to listing the transfers, we will have each move graded with an analysis of the details. So check back here every so often throughout the summer 2023 transfer window for the lowdown on what's happening in the world of Serie A. All statistics are from WhoScored.com unless otherwise noted and all known transfer details are written in boldface print for your convenience. Transfers are written in chronological order with the most recent moves at the top of the page. Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan Part of the Chelsea sum...
Grading every major Premier League transfer of summer 2023
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Grading every major Premier League transfer of summer 2023

To keep up to date with all the latest Premier League transfers and to learn more about how each deal could affect both the player and their new club, check back here for more news and analysis. Each successive transfer window seems to bring more intrigue as the dollar signs pile up and football becomes even more popular (and commercial). The summer 2023 transfer window should prove to be no exception in the Premier League, which has come to dominate world football as the clear No. 1 league in terms of growth. Here is our analysis and final grade for every major completed Premier League transfer of the summer 2023 window. The most recent deals are at the top. For the sake of brevity, transfers involving loan deals becoming permanent or pre-agreed transfers, such as Christopher Nkunku...
Latest soccer transfer rumors for summer 2023
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Latest soccer transfer rumors for summer 2023

An updated tracker of the biggest soccer transfer rumors going on in the summer 2023 transfer window. Only the most reliable sources are utilized and only the most important rumors are discussed. Check back here for more analysis and rumors as transfers are completed and more information is available regarding the biggest soccer stars and clubs this summer. Bayern submit Harry Kane bid Bayern Munich have been contemplating a transfer bid for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane. He would be the best possible option to address their need at striker, but Die Roten know he will be very expensive, especially when considering his importance to Spurs. The Athletic's David Ornstein reports that Bayern have submitted a bid of 70 million euros, plus add-ons, to Tottenham for the No. 9. It was rep...
The best all-time XI in world football
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The best all-time XI in world football

Not all positions in world football get the same love. Most fans are understandably infatuated with the attackers, whether that be the strikers who score the goals, the playmakers who create them, or the wingers who dazzle with their skill on the ball. But the defenders, the box-to-box midfielders, the defensive midfielders, and, of course, the shot-stoppers in goal are also important to the entire structure. Just ask Lionel Messi at PSG or Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. Without the right players behind them, even the best attackers of all time cannot flourish to their fullest extent. So let's take a look at the best all-time XI of players at every position, concocting a team of superstars that could conceivably work together to create an unstoppable side. GK Manuel Neuer There ...
Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023
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Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023

Who are the best women's footballers in the world right now? With so much quality in Europe's top five leagues, Liga MX, Australia, and, of course, the ultra-competitive NWSL, it seems like it is an impossible task to narrow the list down to 10. And then, it seems even more futile to try and sort those exclusive 10, elite of the elite footballers into a ranking. However, we aim to do our best and help you learn more about the most dominant footballers on the planet. So here are the 10 best women's footballers in the world right now, updated before the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. 10. Bunny Shaw Khadija "Bunny" Shaw was one of the breakout stars of the 2019 World Cup. Just a couple of years later, Shaw would score 22 goals with 7 assists for D1 Arkema's third-placed tea...
Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup
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Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup will take place in New Zealand and Australia, the first time we will have two host nations for this wonderful event. From July 20 until the Final on August 20, football fans across the world will be treated to a spectacle that has never disappointed in the past. In 2019, the USWNT reigned supreme again for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands rather convincingly in the Final. Will they three-peat as winners in 2023? Or will another great team rise above them to capture the coveted trophy? Before the tournament begins next month, let's rank the top 10 most likely teams to win the 2023 Women's World Cup. 11. Canada Canada have a TON of experience, and nobody should be sleeping on them as World Cup title contenders. And when it comes to experience, nob...
The best all-time XI of Manchester United players
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The best all-time XI of Manchester United players

Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and have one of the most storied histories in world football. They have won the Premier League title 20 times, the FA Cup 12 times, the Champions League thrice, and both the Europa League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Along the way, so many of the world's finest footballers have passed through the club, making a name for themselves at the venerable Old Trafford. So let's take a look back at the greatest XI of Manchester United players in history. GK Peter Schmeichel One of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, Peter Schmeichel was an absolutely titanic presence at the back for Manchester United. He was the definition of a leader, bellowing instructions to his defenders, holding the back line accountable, and doin...
The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup
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The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup

The reigning World Cup champions, the USWNT have won the world's most prestigious footballing competition four times, which is the most of any country. With the world's most competitive league from top to bottom and the collegiate circuit, the United States is able to produce world-class athletes and technicians at all positions. So once again, they will be among the favorites to win it all at the 2023 World Cup, and many expect the Stars and Stripes to repeat as champions. Even making the final squad of the USWNT is quite the challenge, given all the American talent in women's football. Tough decisions will have to be made, but before the squad is finalized, let's take a look at the 10 very best players we could see suiting up for the United States at the upcoming World Cup in Austr...