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Mbappé after debut goal: 'No limit' for Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé said there's "no limit" to how many goals he and Real Madrid can score this season, after getting off the mark in his debut as the club lifted the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta.
(Originally posted by Alex Kirkland)
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Mbappé scores in debut as Madrid win Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé scored on his debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win the European Super Cup on Wednesday.
(Originally posted by Reuters)
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How to watch LaLiga season opener on ESPN+

With a new season upon us, will Real Madrid repeat as champions?
(Originally posted by ESPN)
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Premier League hopes 'referee's call' can fix VAR

The Premier League has launched a six-point plan which it hopes will improve VAR, including using "referee's call" to try to give better understanding of decisions.
(Originally posted by Dale Johnson)
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What's new in the Premier League this season? Live VAR updates, handball, more

Will there be extended injury time? Will understanding handball require a degree? And what’s the status of VAR?
(Originally posted by Dale Johnson)
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Fernandes had 'offers' to exit Utd before new deal

Bruno Fernandes says he had "concrete offers" to leave Manchester United before deciding to extend his contract at Manchester United.
(Originally posted by Rob Dawson)
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Which top club is 2024-25's best dressed?

With club football back on the menu across Europe, we rank the kits of the top teams in LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 for the new season.
(Originally posted by Chris Wright)
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Source: Napoli approach United over McTominay

Napoli have made contact with Manchester United in an attempt to sign midfielder Scott McTominay, a source has told ESPN.
(Originally posted by Rob Dawson)
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Szczesny leaves Juventus after 7 seasons, 3 titles

Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has left Juventus after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
(Originally posted by Reuters)
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Shaqiri, Chicago agree to contract termination

Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire have agreed to a contract termination, bringing an end to the Switzerland midfielder's disappointing spell at the MLS club, it was announced Wednesday.
(Originally posted by ESPN)
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Source: Man City's Bobb breaks bone in leg

Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is set to miss the start of the season after breaking a bone in his leg, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
(Originally posted by Rob Dawson)
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Mbappé scores in debut as Madrid win Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé scored in his debut after being named in Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI for Real Madrid's win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
(Originally posted by Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez)
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Sources: Arsenal, Real Sociedad in Merino talks

Arsenal and Real Sociedad are accelerating talks over the transfer of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino to the Premier League club, sources have told ESPN.
(Originally posted by Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez)
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Common Passes

In soccer, passing is a fundamental skill that involves moving the ball between players to maintain possession, create scoring opportunities, and control the flow of the game. Here are some of the most common types of soccer passes:

1. Short Pass
  • Description: A pass made over a short distance, typically using the inside of the foot. It's often used for quick, controlled ball movement between players.
  • Purpose: To maintain possession and build up play. It's commonly used in tight spaces and when making quick combinations with teammates.
2. Long Pass
  • Description: A pass that covers a greater distance, usually struck with more power. It can be delivered in the air or on the ground.
  • Purpose: To switch the play, stretch the opposition, or quickly advance the ball to teammates in more advanced positions.
3. Through Pass
  • Description: A pass that is played between or behind the opposing defenders, intended to send a teammate through on goal.
  • Purpose: To create a clear scoring opportunity by exploiting gaps in the opposition's defense. It's often used by midfielders to set up forwards.
4. Cross
  • Description: A pass from a wide area (usually near the sidelines) into the penalty area. It can be delivered high, low, or as a driven pass.
  • Purpose: To provide a scoring opportunity for teammates, typically strikers or attacking midfielders, inside the penalty box.
5. Backheel Pass
  • Description: A pass made by flicking the ball with the heel of the foot, typically while facing away from the intended target.
  • Purpose: To surprise the opposition and maintain fluid play, often used in tight spaces or when a player is under pressure.
6. One-Touch Pass
  • Description: A pass made with a single touch of the ball, without taking time to control it first.
  • Purpose: To speed up play, keep the ball moving quickly, and catch the opposition off guard. It's often used in quick combinations or to bypass pressing defenders.
7. Give-and-Go (One-Two Pass)
  • Description: A sequence where a player passes the ball to a teammate and immediately makes a forward run to receive the ball back.
  • Purpose: To create space and break through defensive lines. It relies on timing, understanding, and quick passing.
8. Chip Pass
  • Description: A pass where the ball is lifted into the air with a delicate touch, usually to clear an obstacle like a defender's foot or to play over the defense.
  • Purpose: To play the ball over the heads of defenders, often used in tight situations or when setting up a teammate for a shot on goal.
9. Switch Pass
  • Description: A long pass that changes the point of attack by moving the ball from one side of the field to the other.
  • Purpose: To exploit space on the opposite flank, stretch the opposition's defense, and create new attacking opportunities.
10. Diagonal Pass
  • Description: A pass that is played at an angle, rather than straight forward or sideways.
  • Purpose: To bypass multiple defenders, change the direction of play, and open up different angles for attack.
11. Square Pass
  • Description: A pass played horizontally across the field, parallel to the sidelines.
  • Purpose: To maintain possession and shift the point of attack without advancing the ball forward or backward.
12. Layoff Pass
  • Description: A short, controlled pass, often played back to a supporting teammate who is positioned to take a shot or make another play.
  • Purpose: To set up a teammate for a shot or create space for further play. It's commonly used around the edge of the penalty area.
13. Blind Pass
  • Description: A pass made without the passer directly looking at the intended target, relying on instinct and awareness of teammate positions.
  • Purpose: To surprise the opposition and maintain fluid play, often used in tight situations where time and space are limited.
14. Cut-Back Pass
  • Description: A pass that is pulled back from the end line towards the edge of the penalty area, typically to a teammate running in from behind.
  • Purpose: To set up a scoring opportunity by finding a teammate in space, often used when the ball is driven towards the goal from a wide position.
15. Driven Pass
  • Description: A powerful, low pass that is struck with the instep of the foot to cover more ground quickly.
  • Purpose: To move the ball quickly over a longer distance with precision, often used to bypass midfield or find a teammate in space.
16. Outside Foot Pass
  • Description: A pass made using the outside of the foot, which can create spin or curve on the ball.
  • Purpose: To curve the ball around a defender or to add an unexpected angle to the pass, making it more difficult for the opposition to predict and intercept.
17. Volley Pass
  • Description: A pass made by striking the ball out of the air before it touches the ground, often with the inside of the foot.
  • Purpose: To quickly distribute the ball after receiving it in the air, often used to continue play after a cross or a clearance.
18. Back Pass
  • Description: A pass played backward to a teammate, often to a defender or the goalkeeper.
  • Purpose: To maintain possession and reset play, giving the team time to reorganize or relieve pressure from the opponent.


Mastering these various types of passes is crucial for any soccer player, as it allows for better control of the game, effective teamwork, and the creation of goal-scoring opportunities. 

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Bettors pony up on Man City relegation futures

Given they have won six of the past seven Premier League titles and have a seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent, Manchester City sitting atop odds boards and garnering significant action to win the league once again should come as little surprise.
(Originally posted by Doug Greenberg)
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Transfer Talk: Chelsea still looking at move for João Félix

Chelsea are looking to bring in Atletico Madrid forward João Félix in the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.
(Originally posted by Tom Fenton)
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Man Utd secure £60m swoop for De Ligt, Mazraoui

Manchester United have completed the signings of Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.
(Originally posted by ESPN)
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All you need to know for LaLiga 2024-25: Real Madrid, Mbappe, Barcelona, more

Can anyone stop Madrid? How will Barca fare under Flick? Sam Marsden and Alex Kirkland tackle the 10 major talking points ahead of the 2024-25 LaLiga season.
(Originally posted by Sam Marsden and Alex Kirkland)
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'Big sister' Bronze on Chelsea, mentoring and helping WSL grow

Lucy Bronze moved from Barcelona to Chelsea this summer and is happy to be back in England again.
(Originally posted by Emily Keogh)
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Mourinho's Fenerbahce crash out of UCL qualifying

Jose Mourinho's hopes of leading Fenerbahce into the revamped Champions League ended Tuesday when the Turkish team were knocked out in the third qualifying round by Lille.
(Originally posted by ESPN News Services)
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