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2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players
Before the 2026-27 season kicks off across Europe this weekend, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer, including those who starred at the World Cup this summer. Welcome to the FC 100.
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TOP HEADLINES
2nd Leg - Thailand win 4-3 on aggregate2nd Leg
Singapore believed they could end 14-year Thai hoodoo and they did, which is why ASEAN exit isn't in vain
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Captain Hariss calls for Singapore to learn from heartbreak of ASEAN Championship exit
Singapore bow out despite first win over Thailand in 14 years
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2nd Leg - Vietnam lead 2-0 on aggregate
Paulo Josué remains proud of young Malaysia despite mountain to climb vs. Vietnam
SPORTFIVE
2014 heroics give Malaysia hope they can pull off another comeback in Vietnam
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why every fan should be optimistic (and pessimistic) about the new Premier League season
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Rice's remarkable durability faces another test this season at Arsenal
Premier League Week 1 predicted starting XIs: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, more
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Coventry City to sign Chelsea's Mudryk?
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Ranked: The top 50 players going into the new Premier League season
2026 English FA Community Shield
Arsenal's dominance illustrates the mountain Maresca's Man City have to climb
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Arsenal give Manchester City a wake up call
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Onuoha: Arsenal 'deserved champions' after Community Shield win
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Gibbs: Maresca's Man City selection 'backfired' in Arsenal defeat
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Arteta: Arsenal ready to challenge for historic back-to-back PL titles
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MANCHESTER CITY
What's going on with Man City's 115 charges on eve of new Premier League season?
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FOOTBALL
Arteta, Alonso and Iraola: One tiny Basque club shaped Premier League's top bosses
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Top Headlines
- Bayern's Musiala suffering from treatable seizures
- Barça sign World Cup winner Rodri from Man City
- A-League Women stars 'sick of waiting for change'
- Coach: Messi 'at peace' following Miami return
- Sources: Chelsea ownership future not certain
- Mou at Madrid presentation: 'Like coming home'
- Norway FA boss slams FIFA: 'Management by fear'
- Arsenal, France great Vieira named Senegal coach
- Sources: Man City near deal for Lille star Bouaddi
ASEAN Club Championship
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2026 ASEAN Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 16th ASEAN Championship -- officially known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 -- will take place from July 24 to Aug. 26.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
