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6 thoughts from Saturday's Premier League action

theScore examines the most important developments and discusses the biggest talking points from Saturday’s busy slate of action in England’s top flight.

Replacing Coady isn’t easy

Nathan Collins doesn’t shy away from a challenge. He captained Stoke City at 18, tried to break up the James Tarkowski and Ben Mee defensive partnership at Burnley, and now, at 21, he’s stepping into Conor Coady’s shoes at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

And that will be tough. Coady arrived at Molineux as a busy, raw midfielder and left as a reliable, ball-playing center-back who seldom missed a game. He was a leader on the pitch and hugely popular in the stands through his key role in Wolves’ rise from underwhelming Championship outfit to established Premier League side.

There was an element of goodwill involved when Wolves granted Coady’s move to Everton. His starts would’ve waned as head coach Bruno Lage moved toward a back-four rather than a defensive trio so, with England’s World Cup campaign approaching, Wolves let their captain find precious minutes elsewhere.

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So, replacing Coady might be Collins’ greatest test of all. How do you follow a legend?

There’s no denying Collins’ physical qualities. Wolves were caught out by a quick free-kick during Saturday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur that sent Son Heung-Min through on goal. Son needed to control the delivery on his chest, but the way Collins caught up with the pacey South Korean and squeezed him off the ball was impressive. He was also confident when striding out of the backline, completing two dribbles.

But he was at fault for the only goal of the game: Harry Kane was livelier than Collins and outwrestled the defender for his back-post header. Wolves will miss Coady’s distribution, too. The former skipper instigated so many attacks through his long-range homing missiles to Wolves’ wing-backs, and neither Collins nor Max Kilman possesses that level of quality.

This might take time.

Perisic fits like a glove

If Antonio Conte could create his ideal wing-back in a lab, it would likely be modeled after Ivan Perisic.

The two-footed Croatian was Tottenham’s standout performer in his full debut Saturday. Still boasting the elite athleticism needed to cope with the intense demands of playing the wing-back position under the Italian manager, Perisic, 33, was instrumental in fashioning the lone goal in Spurs’ 1-0 win.

He won the game’s decisive corner kick with a surging run forward and earned the assist on Kane’s historic tally with a flicked header to the back post from the ensuing set piece. Physical power, incisiveness, and attacking contributions: All of Perisic’s preeminent qualities were on display.

He did all that without shirking his defensive duties, either.

With Ryan Sessegnon (22) already in the squad and recent signing Destiny Udogie (19) slated to join Spurs next season after spending a year on loan at Udinese, Conte has his long-term succession plan in place at left wing-back.

But, at least for now, that spot firmly belongs to Perisic.

Zaha should have no regrets

Wilfried Zaha was in Manchester United’s Champions League group-stage squad for the 2013-14 season, but he didn’t make a single appearance. He wasn’t even an unused substitute, while David Moyes handed chances to other youngsters like Adnan Januzaj and Alexander Buttner.

And since then, Zaha hasn’t had any opportunities to participate in those Champions League evenings he craves. He turns 30 in November, so it probably won’t happen.

He should have no regrets, though. He could’ve thrown a tantrum and forced a transfer to a Champions League regular, but would those European appearances be more valuable than his lofty status at Crystal Palace? Zaha’s the main man, and he won’t need to buy a pint in Croydon long after his playing days are over. Surely that’s more valuable than a few Champions League outings that probably wouldn’t have ended up with silverware.

It’s an exciting time at Palace right now, and Zaha’s at the center of it all. He seems to relish his role. With two goals to his name against Aston Villa (one fine strike on a breakaway and a finish after his initial penalty was saved), he wasn’t prepared to kick back. He could’ve bombed down the flank after winning the ball in a tussle with Boubacar Kamara, sending Villa’s celebrated summer recruit tumbling. Instead, he invited Kamara to return to his feet before beating him again. It was cruel, it was cocky – it was fantastic entertainment.

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Zaha’s touch before Jean-Philippe Mateta made it 3-1 was another joy. He was strutting, reveling in being the entertainer at Selhurst Park, and produced an audacious flick with the outside of his right foot to send Tyrick Mitchell down the left flank. Mitchell’s cross for Mateta was sublime.

He won’t be playing against Club Brugge or RB Leipzig this fall, but Zaha is leading a young group who are playing some of the best football that Crystal Palace fans have seen in generations. That’s something the winger should cherish. The Champions League isn’t everything.

Rodgers in a tough spot

Brendan Rodgers must be desperate for the transfer window to close.

Leicester City’s rough start to the season continued Saturday, as the Foxes threw away a 1-0 second-half lead against Southampton, conceding a pair of goals to Che Adams en route to a dispiriting 2-1 home defeat.

Wesley Fofana’s absence loomed large.

Prior to the contest, Rodgers said Fofana and midfielder Youri Tielemans weren’t in the lineup because it would be detrimental to field players who “aren’t quite in the right frame of mind.” The influential pair have been incessantly linked with transfers this summer. Chelsea are desperately chasing Fofana, while Arsenal have long admired Tielemans, who was at least on the bench Saturday and came on as a substitute.

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Daniel Amartey slotted alongside Jonny Evans in central defense as Rodgers switched to a back-four. While Leicester handled the Saints well enough for the opening hour, Adams’ introduction proved too much for the makeshift backline. A clever – though by no means revolutionary – throw-in routine bamboozled the Leicester defense for Adams’ first goal of the encounter, and then he slipped into a hole between Amartey and Timothy Castagne to net his acrobatic winner in the 84th minute.

Perhaps he would have scored both even if Fofana was on the pitch. Maybe the 21-year-old would have locked down Adams, and Leicester would’ve retained the lead and claimed three points. We’ll never know now.

But one thing is certain: the uncertainty surrounding the French defender’s future – and the club’s bemusing transfer window as a whole – is threatening to drag Leicester down early in the season.

Mitrovic silencing doubters so far

Coming into the season, Aleksandar Mitrovic was considered a tweener. Too good for the Championship – he smashed the single-season record with 43 goals last year to help Fulham earn promotion – his ability to replicate that success in the top flight, or recapture a fraction of it, was widely questioned.

He’s silencing any doubters thus far, though.

With a last-gasp winner against Brentford on Saturday, the burly Serbian equaled his goal total from the entire 2020-21 season, his last in the Premier League before the current campaign.

It’s not just the goals, either. Mitrovic has been a constant menace inside the opposition penalty area through his first three matches. Just ask Liverpool.

It’s very early, of course, but the returns so far suggest Mitrovic is more well-rounded than two seasons ago, and he’s surrounded by a better Fulham team than the one that faltered badly in its previous Premier League adventure. That won’t translate to 43 goals, but it’s a great sign for Marco Silva and the Cottagers.

Arsenal, fans having fun again

It’s hard to imagine a fan base in the Premier League that’s having more fun these days than Arsenal supporters, who were treated to another captivating performance as Mikel Arteta’s men continued their scorching-hot start to the season.

In an away encounter that might’ve proved tricky for the Gunners in the past, Arsenal got the job done in decisive fashion Saturday. They delighted their traveling support with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in a match that featured beautiful goals – and the birth of perhaps the catchiest tune in the Premier League.

The fun started early and continued right up until the final whistle. Arsenal came out flying with two early goals from Martin Odegaard that essentially put the match out of the reach for the struggling home side.

But, despite the early heroics from the Norwegian playmaker, it was William Saliba’s name that rang from the away stand to the tune of “Tequila,” the wildly catchy 1950s hit. It’s all anyone could hear for the last 15 minutes of the first half and blared even louder after halftime when the French defender recorded his first Arsenal goal with an incredible strike to make it 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium.

While he didn’t get on the scoresheet this week, Gabriel Jesus extended his phenomenal start to life as a Gunner. The tenacious Brazilian was once again at the heart of Arsenal’s rampant attack and finished another eye-catching shift with an assist for Odegaard’s second goal.

In usurping north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to finish Saturday atop the Premier League, Arsenal also opened the season with three straight league wins for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign (when they were in the midst of an unprecedented 49-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League).

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Breaking down thrilling EPL title race with 10 games left

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One of the most intoxicating title races in Premier League history is, mercifully, ready to resume.

The quirks of the calendar – an FA Cup weekend succeeded by an agonizing international window – means the titanic tussle between Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City will have been on hiatus for a full three weeks before it gets back underway on Sunday.

But there are no more impending interruptions. With 10 matches remaining for each title contender, we’re barreling toward a resolution to the type of three-way battle that’s exceedingly rare in England’s top flight. There’s never been a season in the Premier League era where three teams went into the final day with a chance to hoist the trophy. This could be it. The last time it happened was the 1971-72 campaign, when Derby County won an incredible four-team fight, narrowly beating Leeds United and, ominously, Liverpool and Man City to the crown. We’re overdue for that kind of drama.

That three sides have converged this way at all is, frankly, remarkable.

These are the three best teams in the country by an enormous margin. They’re the only ones with an expected goal difference per game of plus-1.0 or greater this season. The next best mark, surprisingly, belongs to Mauricio Pochettino’s erratic Chelsea team at plus-0.36. So, yeah, it’s not close.

The three of them are also on a tear and show no signs of slowing down. Arsenal have won all eight of their league games in 2024, scoring 33 goals in the process; Liverpool have collected 22 of a possible 27 points in that time; reigning champions Manchester City have racked up 23 of 27 points. They’ve combined for just one loss since the calendar flipped – Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat against Arsenal in early February.

The only sides that look capable of halting their progress are each other, which makes this weekend’s clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad all the more significant.

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Each contender has a compelling reason for believing it’s “their” year.

Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s men look far more assured and mature than last season when they set the pace for nearly the entire campaign, only to crumble down the stretch and relinquish their once sizeable advantage to Manchester City. Do-it-all superstar Declan Rice has been a transformative figure in midfield, while Kai Havertz, after an inauspicious start, is becoming an increasingly vital and consistent scoring threat. At least from the outside, there appears to be more self-belief within the Arsenal camp. Having learned from their experience in 2022-23, Arsenal won’t cede top spot so easily this time. It’ll need to be ripped from them.

Some may be inclined to dismiss their recent run because of their opponents. Yes, the Gunners have played some weak teams – Sheffield United! Burnley! Nottingham Forest! – but, for the most part, they aren’t just beating them; they’re blowing them away with a ruthlessness usually associated with title winners. For those still unconvinced, Sunday’s visit to the Etihad, where they were tossed aside like a rag doll in last season’s 4-1 loss, will be the ultimate litmus test to see if this team is ready to end the club’s 20-year title drought.

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s persistent squad, already with the League Cup in tow, aims to send off their departing bench boss in style. Liverpool have been the most entertaining team of the trio this season. They create more chances than Arsenal and City and concede more opportunities. Darwin Nunez, the ultimate agent of chaos on a football pitch, is the perfect fit for a team with a habit of scoring late goals and delivering dramatic moments. Their title charge is built on more than just vibes, though.

Liverpool overwhelmed none other than City in their last league game before the international break but came away from the pulsating affair at Anfield with a 1-1 draw. City, usually self-confident and domineering in possession, simply held on against what Pep Guardiola dubbed a “tsunami” of pressure. There was obviously some added incentive at play, but Liverpool are built to go full speed regardless of the opposition. It’s in their nature under Klopp.

Manchester City

Despite not being at its vintage best this term, Guardiola’s accomplished crew remains the favorite in the eyes of many who, for good reason, simply refuse to pick against them. We’ve been conditioned to feel like City will inevitably be the last team standing because, well, they usually are. Five titles in the previous six seasons will have that effect on the collective psyche. However, Erling Haaland isn’t replicating his ferocious scoring pace from last season, and Kevin De Bruyne has been limited to six league starts. Also, outside of some electrifying Jeremy Doku performances, the summer signings haven’t exactly set the world alight. And yet, here they are, just one point off the top, showing the quiet confidence and tranquility that can only be obtained through winning experiences.

With Phil Foden leading the way and authoring arguably the best season of anyone in the league, City could become the first team in English history to win four consecutive top-flight titles.

Strength of schedule

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On paper, Arsenal have the most difficult fixture list.

Their remaining opponents average 41.8 points this season, roughly corresponding to ninth place in the table. Put another way, it would be the equivalent of playing Wolves (41 points) or Brighton (42) each week. It doesn’t help that many of Arsenal’s toughest matches are away from home. Coincidentally, they have upcoming trips to Brighton and Wolves, along with north London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United, following this weekend’s potentially decisive tilt at the Etihad. It’s tough.

Manchester City’s task is slightly more forgiving, as their remaining opponents average 40.7 points or 10th place.

Liverpool appear to have the most favorable schedule of the trophy chasers, with their opponents averaging 38.4 points, a tally representing the haul of a team in the bottom half of the table. While that’s better than the alternative, it’s not quite so simple for the Reds. On the back of a potentially draining Europa League quarterfinal second leg against Atalanta in mid-April – more on that soon – Klopp’s men have three away games in seven days against Fulham, Everton, and West Ham. In addition to battling their local nemesis, who could still be scrapping for survival at that point, Liverpool will also face a rambunctious Goodison crowd that would love nothing more than to play a critical role in stopping their hated rivals from winning another league crown.

Aston Villa and Spurs, meanwhile, stand out as common foes for all three title hopefuls. Sitting fourth and fifth, respectively, and engaged in their own fight to secure a Champions League place, they could play the role of kingmakers this spring.

European commitments

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Balancing the mental and physical demands of domestic play with continental competition is a huge piece of this puzzle for all three teams. Midweek success can further galvanize a group, but taxing failures can cripple a team’s momentum at home.

Much like the domestic schedule, Liverpool seem to have an edge here. Arsenal and Manchester City will face European behemoths Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in a pair of mouthwatering Champions League quarterfinal ties beginning next month. However, Liverpool have a comparatively charitable Europa League encounter with Atalanta.

If they both advance, Arsenal and City will meet in the Champions League semifinals, an outcome that will surely be celebrated wildly on Merseyside.

How those games intermingle with the league schedule also matters. Liverpool play Crystal Palace and Fulham following their two matchups with the Italian outfit. After locking horns with Bayern, Arsenal have to contend with Aston Villa and Wolves. Manchester City, still active on three fronts as they seek a second consecutive treble, host lowly Luton after the first leg of their Real Madrid rematch and take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinals following the second leg.

Injury concerns

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Liverpool have been plagued by injuries all season. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Andy Robertson, among others, have missed varying amounts of time, though the bulk of that group is getting back to full fitness. Alisson Becker remains sidelined and might not return until mid-April. Defensive stalwart Virgil van Dijk is the only Liverpool player to garner over 2,000 league minutes this season, indicating how disruptive injuries have been for Klopp’s team. And yet, they persevere.

Five Manchester City players have cleared the 2,000-minute mark thus far, and a couple more are on the cusp. But the club was without De Bruyne for the entire first half of the season, while trips to the treatment room ravaged Jack Grealish’s year. City also got hit the hardest by the recent international break, with John Stones and Kyle Walker hurt on England duty and racing against time to recover for Sunday’s match versus Arsenal. Swiss defender Manuel Akanji is in the same boat, and Ederson’s return date from a thigh injury remains uncertain. Never shy about tweaking his lineup, Guardiola could be forced to tinker yet again.

Arsenal have been largely unscathed, with six players eclipsing 2,000 league minutes. William Saliba, whose absence last season played an outsize role in Arsenal’s capitulation, has been on the pitch for every second of league play in 2023-24. Gabriel Jesus has battled ailments all year, and Jurrien Timber suffered an ACL injury just 49 minutes into his Premier League debut in the season opener. But the Gunners will be hoping their relative good fortune on the injury front extends right through May, especially as it relates to Bukayo Saka, who pulled out of the England squad to nurse a minor muscular issue.

Prediction

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First, a disclaimer: Luck will play a pivotal role in determining which team is crowned on May 19. Injuries will continue to be a factor. There will almost certainly be contentious refereeing and VAR decisions that favor and oppose the title challengers. There will also be finishing variance, with players missing seemingly easy chances and converting more difficult opportunities.

Impossible to predict? No matter. We’re not going to let that stop us.

Considering their advantageous schedule, at home and in Europe, along with their improving squad health at just the right time and the inescapable feeling that this is a team of destiny determined to send their beloved manager out on a high, we’re going with Liverpool, who’ll collect 88 points to pip their rivals and again interrupt Manchester City’s run of domestic dominance.

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Euro 2024 playoffs: Miraculous Ukraine comeback, big result for Wales

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Wales, Greece, and Poland registered statement wins Thursday, joining three other teams in next Tuesday’s playoff finals for the three remaining places at Euro 2024.

Ukraine staged an incredible late comeback against Bosnia and Herzegovina in its semifinal to keep its Euro dream alive.

The highest-placed team in FIFA’s rankings that’s no longer in contention to reach the tournament in Germany is 60th-placed Finland.

Here’s how the playoff semifinals across Path A, B, and C played out.

Path A

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Poland 5-1 Estonia

Estonia barely stood a chance. Down to 10 men as early as the 27th minute, the northern Europeans could only muster a consolation goal in a 5-1 loss to Poland. The Polish achieved the rout without Robert Lewandowski getting on the scoresheet and remain unbeaten in 21 Euro qualifiers at home, a magnificent run dating back to September 2006. Poland is trying to make up for a poor qualifying campaign in which it finished third in Group E, four points behind the Czech Republic and Albania. The country hasn’t missed the Euros since 2004.

Wales 4-1 Finland

The Red Wall might descend on Germany this summer. Wales’ raucous supporters have legitimate hopes of traveling to another major tournament after the Dragons scorched Finland without the retired Gareth Bale and with Aaron Ramsey, 33, on the bench after more injury problems. Teemu Pukki gave the visiting team some hope just before halftime following well-taken finishes from David Brooks and Neco Williams. But Wales needed just 73 seconds of the second period to restore its two-goal cushion via Brennan Johnson’s tap-in. Daniel James took advantage of a defensive error before rounding the goalkeeper in the 86th minute to give the host a resounding victory.

Playoff final: Wales vs. Poland, Tuesday 3:45 p.m. ET

Path B

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Israel 1-4 Iceland

Iceland’s Albert Gudmundsson stole the show with an emphatic hat-trick against Israel on Thursday. His stunning free-kick into the top right corner canceled out Eran Zahavi’s opening goal for Israel, and he created a nice cushion for his country with a pair of markers in the final 10 minutes. Just before that, Zahavi blew an incredible opportunity to equalize the match at 2-2, missing a penalty awarded for handball against Iceland’s Gudmundur Thorarinsson. A red card to Israel’s Haim Revivo didn’t help the trailing side. Iceland is now a game away from making only its second-ever appearance at the Euros following its quarterfinal run in 2016.

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Ukraine

Ukraine scored twice with just minutes remaining in regulation to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday. Bosnia controlled play for most of the match and took the lead in the 56th minute when Mykola Matviyenko turned in Amar Dedic’s shot into his own net. But a colossal defensive lapse cost the Bosnians a chance to make it a record four countries from the former Yugoslavia at Euro 2024. Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to equalize in the 85th minute and teed up Artem Dovbyk’s sensational winning header three minutes later to turn the playoff semifinal on its head. Ukraine now faces Iceland with a third consecutive Euro appearance at stake.

Playoff final: Ukraine vs. Iceland, Tuesday 3:45 p.m. ET

Path C

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Georgia 2-0 Luxembourg

Two clever finishes from Budu Zivzivadze in Tbilisi assured Georgia of a place in Path C’s final – and all without the help of suspended talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. But it wasn’t that simple for the host. Luxembourg thought it equalized during the second half, only for the goal to be eventually snatched away due to Maxime Chanot’s apparent foul 45 seconds earlier. Luxembourg’s Chanot was controversially sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, and Zivzivadze effectively ended the match six minutes later with his second strike. Kvaratskhelia is available for the final.

Greece 5-0 Kazakhstan

Anastasios Bakasetas lashed home a penalty, Dimitrios Pelkas headed into the net’s roof, Fotis Ioannidis tapped in from close range, and Dimitrios Kourbelis added another header. And that was all before halftime. Kazakhstan’s impressive 2022-23 Nations League campaign and notable Euro 2024 qualifying wins over Denmark, Northern Ireland (twice), and Finland suddenly seemed ages ago, as Greece recorded its biggest halftime lead since October 1978 (5-0 against Finland). Aleksandr Marochkin’s embarrassing own goal in the 85th minute made Kazakhstan’s day even worse.

Playoff final: Georgia vs. Greece, Tuesday 1:00 p.m. ET

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Look: Nike unveils beautiful kit selection for Euro 2024, Copa America

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Nike released a stunning batch of threads ahead of Euro 2024 and Copa America on Monday.

Days after Adidas launched its lineup for the summer’s top two tournaments, Nike followed suit with an array of colorful designs.

The U.S. manufacturer also announced redesigns for Canada and Poland, even though they’ve yet to qualify for their respective tournaments. The Canucks face Trinidad and Tobago in a one-off Copa America qualifier on Saturday, while Poland must navigate a four-team playoff to reach Euro 2024.

(All images courtesy of Nike)

Euro 2024

Croatia

Home

The square-shaped design that gives Croatia its unique look gets a slight upgrade. The home shirt features larger squares than ever before.

Away

Croatia’s away shirt plays on the national flag, with the traditional checkered pattern now on a slant.

England

Home

Influenced by England’s 1966 training gear, the home shirt has a classic feel with a rich blue collar and gorgeous trim along the cuffs.

Away

England embraces a deep purple hue for its away selection. The crest stands out with a contrasting off-white tint that makes the three lions pop.

France

Home

France’s home shirt may have the biggest crest of all of Nike’s offerings. The oversized rooster defines this shirt as much as the royal blue that’s made France’s kits a crowd-pleaser.

Away

The pinstripes mirror the colors of France’s national flag and span the width of the shirt in a simple, yet elegant design.

Netherlands

Home

Nike could’ve offered anything orange here, and it would’ve been perfect. But the Netherlands has something bolder and better to wear. The zig-zag pattern adds edge.

Away

The orange collar and cuffs pop alongside the three shades of blue Nike has chosen to create the abstract design on this work of art.

Poland

Home

Poland dedicates premium real estate on the country’s home shirt to its imposing crest.

Away

Poland’s away shirt is a daring choice. The graphic treatment adds texture, giving it a rugged feel while separating from the red tones of years past.

Portugal

Home

With possibly the best home shirt in Nike’s collection, Portugal leans heavily into its traditional red-and-green motif with a polo collar and thick cuffs. The logo sits prominently as well. A smash hit.

Away

Here’s another winner. Portugal’s away strip has a stunning textile imprint that gives off a cool summer vibe.

Turkey

Home

This is a menacing look. Turkey will look like a whirring red army with these imposing shirts.

Away

The classic red band returns to Turkey’s away uniform. Like the others, it features an oversized crest in the middle of the shirt.

Copa America

Brazil

Home

Nike goes big with Brazil’s crest and adds an intricate design to the same yellow hue the Selecao have used for decades.

Away

Brazil’s secondary strip feels like the beach. A horizontal wavy pattern covering the entire shirt mimics the country’s picturesque coastline.

Canada

Home

The only blemish in Nike’s lineup. Why is there a circle around the swoosh? And why are the shoulders so much darker than the body? None of it makes sense.

Away

The 13 pinstripes are supposed to represent the 10 provinces and three territories that make up Canada. Unfortunately, the rest of the shirt looks incomplete.

United States

Home

The United States men’s national team gets a classic home shirt with patriotic detailing along the color and sleeves.

Away

The gradient works perfectly with the red shorts the U.S. will wear at the Copa America.

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