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The real story of the USMNT at World Cups: What xG says about every game since 1990

The U.S. men's latest World Cup exit was the latest in a long string of disappointments ... or was it? Let's look at the numbers behind all their tournament appearances since 1990 to get the real story.

Rangers held by Dundee United to kick off McInnes era and Scottish Premiership

Thelo Aasgaard earned Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Lachlan Rose struck the first goal of the Premiership season to give United a half-time lead at Tannadice. Continue reading...

Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question

Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structure After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off. Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you are not Manchester City. No other club has done it since Manchester United won three in succession from 2007 to 2009. Chelsea have done it once, Liverpool have not managed it for more than 40 years, and it is the best part of a century since Arsenal retained the crown. Mikel Arteta faces a sizeable challenge. Continue reading...

Atalanta want Todibo more than Napoli, as West Ham United need sale

West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo is a target for Atalanta more than Napoli, claims...

Juventus seal 2-0 friendly victory over Nice with Douglas Luiz and ex-Manchester City talent on target

Juventus beat OGC Nice 2-0 in a pre-season friendly with goals from Douglas Luiz and...

Inter make new approach to Liverpool for Curtis Jones with £30m offer likely

Italian champions willing to raise offer for midfielder Jones only has one year remaining on contract at Anfield Inter have made another approach for Curtis Jones and are willing to raise their offer for the Liverpool midfielder to €35m (£30m). The Italian champions had a €25m bid for the 25-year-old rejected in June by Liverpool, who value their homegrown player at closer to €40m. Intermediaries representing Inter have made fresh contact with Liverpool this week and outlined their willingness to go to €35m for a player who has only one year remaining on his contract at Anfield. Whether Liverpool accept that sum is doubtful, but a deal for Jones to leave his boyhood club does appear to be edging closer. Continue reading...

Franco Baresi obituary

Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club At a time when Italian football was known for the excellence of its defensive systems, Franco Baresi , who has died aged 66 after a period of ill health, embodied its most prized qualities. Whether with AC Milan, his only club during his two decades as a professional, or Italy, with whom he reached the 1994 World Cup final, he was a stylish, quick-witted, unflappable and commanding presence, primus inter pares alongside distinguished colleagues. Captaining Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons at San Siro, he won the European Cup twice and the Serie A championship six times, a key figure alongside such glittering names as Gianni Rivera, Ruud Gullit, Paolo Maldini , Marco van Basten , Dejan Savićević, Carlo Ancelotti, George Weah and Zvonimir Boban. With his fellow centre-back Alessandro Costacurta, the right-back Mauro Tassotti and Maldini at left-back, he formed a legendary defensive line. Continue reading...

Mullins named manager at League Two Newport County

Hayden Mullins leaves his role as Fulham Under-21 boss to become the new head coach of League Two side Newport County.

'I fell asleep': Palmer on watching England at WC

Cole Palmer has said he did watch England at the World Cup after his 26-man squad snub -- but fell asleep at halftime of the game against Mexico.

Sources: Al Ahli-linked Slot focused on Euro job

Arne Slot is aiming to return to club management in Europe's major leagues, sources have told ESPN, despite emerging as the leading contender to replace Newcastle United-bound Matthias Jaissle at Saudi pro League team Al Ahli.

Chalobah closer to Como with guaranteed €30m fee to Chelsea

Reports are growing in Italy that Como are close to an agreement with Chelsea for...

Chelsea sign Lacroix from Palace

Chelsea have completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m.

Vinicius Jr not returning to Real Madrid training this week

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Are Bournemouth set to strike defender gold again with Silva?

There was a time when Antonio Silva's rise to the top appeared an inevitability. He was only 18 years old when he scored his first Champions League goal for Benfica in a 4-3 win over Juventus. He played at the 2022 World Cup for Portugal soon after that.

O'Neill keen to avoid losing more stars as interest ramps up

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has reiterated his desire not to lose any more key players during the summer transfer window amid interest in Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston.

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Juventus make contact with Man City over Reijnders as Kessié stalls

Juventus have opened talks with Manchester City over a possible move for Tijjani Reijnders, as...

Romero closer than ever to Inter, report Tottenham agree €40m sale

Inter have made significant progress on personal terms and commission with Cristian Romero’s agent, claim...