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SV Elversberg don't like "fairytale" comparisons even though their rise to Germany's top division, beating Bayer Leverkusen already this season, feels like a dream. It's all about staying true to who they are and where they're from.

A day after revealing his disappointment over the lack of a new contract offer by Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister delivered the perfect response with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Deyna Castellanos is set to sign with Liga MX Femenil powerhouse Tigres after reaching an agreement to terminate her contract with the Portland Thorns.

Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds suffered a Carabao Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team's style of play better.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi rallied from a goal down at Soldier Field in Chicago for a 1-1 draw against Robert Lewandowski and the Fire in front of 63,094 fans, besting the club's home attendance record set last season in the same matchup.

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Tottenham should be awarded the Premier League title from the 2016-17 campaign.

Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil's national team on Wednesday by announcing a squad with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.

Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent calf injury.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.

The Premier League was once a league of superstars, but after a summer of clubs signing depth over singular talent, Haaland is now the biggest star left, though it hasn't dampened the league's popularity or power one bit.

Sabah, a club near the Iranian border that didn't exist a decade ago, with a coach who owes his career to a Lithuanian quiz show, are in this season Champions League. How did they make it?

With eight goal contributions in eight games since joining the Lions, Antoine Griezmann has turned around Orlando's season.

Racing Louisville has few fans, its best players want to leave, and there's no improvement in sight. Is an exit from the NWSL next?

With Gotham and San Diego each suffering defeats, Washington is the new leader in our rankings.

Kylian Mbappé up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal; does Jose Mourinho really need any more than that? Weighing in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1 so far.

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has emerged as a potential target for both Manchester United and Tottenham. Transfer Talk has the latest.

We have more matches across Europe this Sunday as we start things off in the Premier League with Everton taking on Manchester United.

Switzerland striker Breel Embolo marked his MLS debut by scoring a late penalty to earn Atlanta United a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami on Saturday.

Bayern Munich failed to score in the Bundesliga for the first time in more than 18 months as they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke.