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USAUSA crashed out of the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium, and the squad now faces a rebuild ahead of a September friendly against Peru.
BarcelonaRodri has joined Barcelona from Man City, with Hansi Flick calling him the best No.6 in the world. Balde looks set to leave for Man Utd as the transfer window nears its close.
Real MadridJose Mourinho's second Real Madrid reign began with a 2-1 win at Espanyol, sealed by debutant Carlos Espi's 90th-minute winner.
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LiverpoolAndoni Iraola's Liverpool debut ended in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Jamie Carragher labelling the midfield display 'madness' as squad depth concerns persist ahead of Friday's home game against Nottingham Forest.
ArsenalArsenal launched their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry, though a Bruno Guimaraes injury and the Martinelli situation add early complications.
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Women's soccer
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