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Match previews
- 4–5 minutesTags : Michael Bradley, N. Fernandez Mercau, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Pascal Jansen, Preview
New York derby: NYCFC look to bounce back after Real Salt Lake loss
New York City FC host the Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium in a derby that could shift the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Preview, stats and prediction.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Filipe Luis, Jean-Clair Todibo, Lens, Monaco, Paris Josua Brunner, Preview
Lens arrive at Stade Louis II with Champions League dreams and a domestic headache
Monaco host Lens in Ligue 1 Matchday 5 at Stade Louis II. Two Champions League clubs, two very different league starts. Here’s what’s at stake.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Dusan Tadic, Juventus, Luciano Spalletti, NEC Nijmegen, Preview
Juventus open Europa League campaign after bruising Sassuolo loss
Juventus host NEC Nijmegen in the Europa League league stage opener at Allianz Stadium. Both sides arrive off domestic defeats, making matchday 1 count.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Bayer Leverkusen, Carles Martínez, Celje, Ivan Maevskiy, Preview, Victor Boniface
Leverkusen open Europa League campaign after Bundesliga stumble at Augsburg
Bayer Leverkusen host Celje in Europa League League Stage matchday 1 at BayArena, four days after a 2-2 draw at Augsburg raised early Bundesliga questions.
- 3–5 minutesTags : AC Milan, Benfica, Christian Pulišić, Marco Silva, Preview, Ruben Amorim, Vangelis Pavlidis
Benfica take their Primeira Liga form into Milan for Europa League opener
Benfica arrive at San Siro on a five-match winning run to face AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League league stage opener on September 16.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Antonio Hidalgo, Deportivo la Coruna, Luis Garcia Plaza, P. Aubameyang, Preview, Sevilla
Deportivo La Coruna host Sevilla with one point between them
Deportivo La Coruna welcome Sevilla to Riazor in a tight La Liga matchday 6 clash with just one point separating sixth from fifth.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, Luis Ramis, Osasuna, Preview
Atletico Madrid host Osasuna riding high after 3-0 win at Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid welcome Osasuna to the Metropolitano on matchday 6, looking to build on their 3-0 demolition of Real Sociedad and tighten their grip on fourth.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Elche, José Mourinho, Kylian Mbappé, Martin Anselmi, Preview, Real Madrid
Real Madrid eye top spot in tough Elche away fixture
Kylian Mbappé leads Real Madrid to Elche in La Liga matchday 6, riding high after a 4-1 demolition of Rayo Vallecano. Can he extend his six-goal tally?
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- 7–11 minutes
Lamine Yamal jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Lamine Yamal wears 10 for Barcelona and 19 for Spain. Where to buy each shirt, what the World Cup Winners edition adds, and which version is worth collecting.
- 2–3 minutes
Albania Soccer Jersey
The short version Albania’s archive is tiny, a consequence of a national team that only reached its first major tournament in 2016. In practical terms there are 7 graded originals matching this search…
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Egypt Soccer Jersey
The short version Egypt has one of the largest football audiences in Africa and one of the smallest shirt archives in circulation, which is a distribution problem rather than a demand one. In…
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Toddler Soccer Jersey
The short version Under seven, most brands do not sell a jersey on its own. Nike and Adidas package the smallest sizes as three piece kits, shirt with shorts and socks, which is…
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Kids Goalkeeper Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 714 graded original goalkeeper shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 15 and 420 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
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Neymar Kids Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 2 graded original Neymar shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 25 and 50 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
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Argentina Kids Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 3 graded original Argentina shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 35 and 50 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
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Brazil Kids Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 8 graded original Brazil shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 35 and 115 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
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Barcelona Kids Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 651 graded original Barcelona shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 10 and 175 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
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Chelsea Kids Jersey
What exists in youth sizing There are 451 graded original Chelsea shirts in boys sizing available right now, between 15 and 175 dollars. That is usually cheaper than a new youth kit, and…
Match reviews
4–5 minutesTags : Enzo Maresca, Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Phil Foden, Premier League, ReviewHaaland seals derby win as City hold firm with 10 men
- 3–4 minutesTags : Ferran Torres, Ligue 1, Luis Enrique, Paris Saint Germain, Review, Stade Brestois 29
Ferran Torres gives PSG their first Ligue 1 win, but questions remain
- 4–5 minutesTags : Cristian Chivu, Inter, Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella, Review, Serie A, Udinese
Inter’s dramatic 5-3 comeback stuns Udinese at San Siro
- 3–5 minutesTags : AS Roma, Donyell Malen, Gian Piero Gasperini, Niccolò Pisilli, Review, Serie A, Torino
Malen and Pisilli keep Roma’s perfect start intact in Turin
- 3–5 minutesTags : Austin FC, C. Ramirez, Davy Arnaud, Major League Soccer, Review, Vancouver Whitecaps
Ramirez double sends Austin past Western Conference leaders Vancouver
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- 5–8 minutesTags : Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League
How Manchester City used its numerical disadvantage to beat Manchester United
Manchester City pulled off one of the most unexpected results of the early season. Reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute after Phil Foden was sent off, Enzo Maresca’s side nevertheless managed…
- 5–8 minutesTags : Kylian Mbappé, La Liga, Real Madrid
Yes Mbappe has every right to think he is the best player in the world
It was bound to happen. Kylian Mbappé spoke, and once again, French soccer rushed to dissect every single one of his words. This time, the crime is almost unforgivable: the France captain dared…
- 6–9 minutesTags : Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League
The day Old Trafford turned sky blue
On October 23, 2011, Manchester United and Manchester City met at Old Trafford for one of the most highly anticipated derbies of the season. At the time, United remained the historic powerhouse of…
- 7–11 minutesTags : Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola
The false 9 : when striker become playmaker
For a long time, the No. 9 represented a relatively recognizable figure in soccer. Positioned at the tip of the attack, the striker was expected to occupy center backs, play with his back…
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