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Soccer

PSG Is A Work In Progress

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League first round group A football match between Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) and Manchester City at The Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 28, 2021.

Nothing Is Easy For Atlético Madrid Right Now

Luis Paez-Pumar

AC Milan's French defender Pierre Kalulu (2ndR) touches the ball with the hand in the penalty area during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between AC Milan and Atletico Madrid on September 28, 2021 at the San Siro stadium in Milan.

Ansu Fati Is Renewing The Faith

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Ansu Fati (TOP) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 26, 2021.

Brentford Is For Real

Luis Paez-Pumar

Yoane Wissa of Brentford celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Brentford Community Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Brentford, England.

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Dante Sealy

Patrick Redford

Dane Sealy while training with Bayern Munich last year.

This Is Just A Terrible Time To Be James Rodríguez

Chelsea Is Unstoppable Right Now

Luis Paez-Pumar

Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea jumps up as the team celebrate the second goal scored by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.

Sevilla-Salzburg Was The Champions League At Its Most Chaotic

Luis Paez-Pumar

Brenden Aaronson of RB Salzburg interacts with Jesus Navas of Sevilla FC during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Sevilla FC and RB Salzburg at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 14, 2021 in Seville, Spain.

José Mourinho’s Roma Is Flying

Luis Paez-Pumar

Roma's players celebrate after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Sassuolo at the Olympic stadium in Rome on September 12, 2021.

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Brenden Aaronson

Patrick Redford

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MAY 22: Brenden Aaronson of FC Red Bull Salzburg controls the ball during the tipico Bundesliga match between RB Salzburg and WSG Tirol at Red Bull Arena on May 22, 2021 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Andreas Schaad/Getty Images)

Ricardo Pepi’s Stunning Debut Put The USMNT Back On Track

Patrick Redford

US Ricardo Pepi celebrates after scoring a goal during their Qatar 2022 FIFA Word Cup Concacaf qualifier match against Honduras at Olimpico Metropolitano stadium, in San Pedro Sula, on September 8, 2021. - (Photo by Orlando SIERRA / AFP) (Photo by ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

It Is Not Yet Time To Panic

Patrick Redford

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 05: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States protests a call against him during the second half of their World Cup qualifying match against Canada at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. United States ties tied Canada 1-1. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Pulisic

World Cup Qualifier Halted So That Four Premier League Players Can Be Deported

Health staff members argue with head coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni and players of Brazil and Argentina during a match.

That Was Certainly A USMNT World Cup Qualification Game

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Ricardo Pepi

Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 25: Ricardo Pepi #24 of the MLS All-Stars scores in the shootout win against the Liga MX All-Stars during the 2021 MLS All-Star game at Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Antoine Griezmann Was Barcelona’s Inexcusable Excess

Luis Paez-Pumar

Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

The Race For Erling Haaland Just Gets Crazier From Here

Spirit Fans Are Going To Be Heard One Way Or Another

Kelsey McKinney

There’s Very Little Worth Celebrating In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return

Luis Paez-Pumar

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy.

The Correct Call Doesn’t Always Have To Feel Fair

Luis Paez-Pumar

Reece James of Chelsea is shown a Red Card by Match Referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on August 28, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

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