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Mbappé's hat trick inspires Madrid, as Man City are humbled out of Champions League

It was Kylian Mbappé's night to remember as his hat trick for Real Madrid put Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side out of the UEFA Champions League.

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Transfer rumors, news: Atalanta could let Lookman depart

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman could depart the club in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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2025 MLS preview: Why is this your team's year?

With the 2025 MLS season fast approaching, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.

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MLS turns 30: Will promotion/relegation, big spending fuel next 30 years?

When the regular season kicks off on Saturday, Major League Soccer will have reached an impressive milestone.

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Becherano: Only Inter Miami can stop themselves from winning MLS Cup

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What can be expected from San Diego FC in their inaugural MLS season?

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Soccer's closest rivals? Paris FC moving in next door to PSG

Paris FC's new home next season will be literally across the street from Paris Saint-Germain. Are they the closest local rivals in world football?

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How Ousmane Dembélé became the new face of Paris Saint-Germain

It's been a wild season for Dembélé, as he's gone from being dropped to scoring 18 times in last 12 games.

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Why South America's Under-20 tournament is so crucial

The South American Under-20 tournament remains important for numerous national teams, but how crucial is it for the development of their senior teams?

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