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Getty/GOAL Chris Burton USAM. PochettinoL. MessiH. KaneJ. MarschCanadaWorld Cup Jesse Marsch has explained how Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Neymar contributed to the biggest strength Mauricio Pochettino will bring to the USMNT. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Successor to Berhalter being sought Argentine expected to take the reins Worked at Spurs,…

Getty Images Ryan Tolmich Winners & LosersUSASophia SmithNaomi GirmaSummer OlympicsGermanyFEATURESUSA vs GermanyWomen's football There were heroes aplenty as the U.S. booked a spot in the Paris Gold Medal match with a 1-0 win over Germany Just 12 days and five games since this all began, here we are. The U.S. women's national team has been…

Getty Images Sport Soham Mukherjee E. MartinezAston VillaPremier LeagueArgentina Emiliano Martinez, an Argentina goalkeeper, has committed to a long-term contract with Aston Villa, ensuring his stay at the club until 2029. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Martinez commits future to Villa Has maintained 54 clean sheets for the club. Aims to…

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Getty Ritabrata Banerjee Manchester UnitedMatthijs de LigtTransfersBayern MunichBundesligaPremier League Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand questions the club's decision to sign Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ferdinand questions De Ligt signing United agree to sign Dutch defender Dutchman to sign initial five-year deal Article continues below

BackpagePix Clifton Mabasa Premier Soccer LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCThembinkosi LorchMatias EsquivelFan stories The Argentine footballer looks set to return to his homecountry and South African football fanatics shared their opinions about his departure. Reports emerged this week indicating that Matías Esquivel is set to leave Mamelodi Sundowns to join the Argentine Primera División side Club Atlético…