Are Premier League clubs overvaluing young players to beat financial rules?The transfer window has seen a lot of big swaps between Premier League sides, especially before July 1. But why? Are clubs exploiting the rules?16hGabriele MarcottiTony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty ImagesReassessing last summer's transfer window: Why Chelsea will improve, Man United will regressThis summer's transfer window will be big, but before we look ahead, let's review how last summer's big spenders fared based on their signings.13hBill Connelly
TOP HEADLINES
Source: Utd staff shocked as 1/4 made redundant
Messi trains, still uncertain for Copa quarterfinal
Source: Bay, Disney's Iger near Angel City deal
Sources: Bayern agree €56m deal for Palhinha
Toney: Racist abuse won't stop me taking penalty
UEFA to probe Turkey's Demiral over celebration
Portugal's Mendes relishing Mbappé duel in QF
Lehmann backs Germany vs. 'team of kids' Spain
Joselu: Nostalgic? Spain hoping to retire Kroos
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Rashford exit after Ten Hag splitMan United are open to offers for Marcus Rashford following a breakdown in the relationship between the striker and Erik ten Hag. Transfer Talk has the latest.23mDanny LewisMichael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesMen's summer transfer grades: Chelsea get a B+ for Dewsbury-HallThe summer transfer window is now open. Here are the big deals in the men's game and how we rate them.1dSam Tighe
Women's transfer grades: PSG get an A for Earps
THE STORY SO FAR
Euro 2024 talking points: Ronaldo's role, best player and VAR issuesEuro 2024 has been full of surprises, so we asked our writers at the tournament what they have made of things now that we're into the quarterfinals.16hESPNAP Photo/Antonio Calanni
Burley sounds off on Ronaldo's 'greed' with Portugal
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Euro 2024: Bracket, fixtures schedule and results for finals
THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S NEWEST JAPANESE ACE
How Kamada can succeed in the Premier League and what it means for Japanese footballDaichi Kamada is headed to England but will he be a hit? And what does the move mean for Japanese football?17hGabriel TanPiero Cruciatti/Anadolu via Getty Images
BREAKING DOWN COPA AMÉRICA
Can Ecuador spoil Argentina's party at Copa América?Ecuador have shown signs of promise after tweaking their midfield, but do they have what it takes to upset Copa América defending champs Argentina?5hTim Vickery(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Brazil show fight against Colombia, but will that cost them later in the Copa?Time will tell if Brazil should have rested some of their players against Colombia on Tuesday.20hTim Vickery
Schedule, news and reaction
Will veterans like Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Messi and Co. be at the 2026 World Cup?14hMark Ogden
CALL IT GREED
$25 hot dogs, sky-high ticket prices: Lack of fans shows Copa is too expensiveFor years, the U.S. has been viewed as some sort of "golden goose" by world soccer. This Copa, however, has shown that there is a ceiling on what fans are willing to pay.10hJeff KassoufJohn Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF
NEW SEASON, NEW THREADS
What an eyeful! PSG's glorious new away kit inspired by Eiffel TowerParis Saint-Germain have revealed their away kit for the 2024-25 season, and they've taken inspiration from a seemingly obvious yet under-used source.15hChris WrightParis Saint-GermainHere we glow! Man United reveal new home kit for 2024-25 seasonManchester United have released their new 2024-25 home kit, which they hope will shine bright under the Old Trafford lights next season.3dChris Wright
J1 LEAGUE TITLE CONTENDERS
In their quest to end seven-year J.League title drought, are Kashima the real deal?Are J1 League record champions Kashima Antlers finally a real chance to end a seven-year title drought in 2024?2dGabriel TanHiroki Watanabe/Getty ImagesThe Machida Zelvia miracle: How are J1 League debutants the midseason leaders?In their first top-flight campaign, Machida Zelvia are somehow the halfway-mark leaders of the J1 League.6dGabriel Tan
J1 League standings
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Source: Utd staff shocked as 1/4 made redundant
Messi trains, still uncertain for Copa quarterfinal
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