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2025 SheBelieves Cup

Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025

A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.

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'THERE IS PRESSURE HERE TO WIN'

With Messi's backing, Inter Miami hired inexperienced Mascherano. Will it backfire?

Inter Miami broke records in MLS last season, and now have a new, inexperienced coach and a new GM with Lionel Messi's backing.

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SHEBELIEVES CUP

Matildas brought undone in Japan horror show

The Matildas' hopes of home Asian Cup glory have been handed a stern reality check, with a dominant Japan pouncing on a disastrous defensive showing to deal Australia a thumping 4-0 defeat.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Champions League round of 16 draw: Date, time, teams, bracket

The new-look Champions League is about to reach the round-of-16. But when does the draw take place, and when will the matches take place?

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The battle for extra Champions League places: Premier League, LaLiga now firm favourites

Who will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League? This is how it works, and which leagues are leading the race.

EYES ON MANCHESTER CITY

Why Man City can't compare with Liverpool in the Premier League right now

Liverpool and Manchester City meet in a match that, for once, isn't between Premier League title rivals. So how do the two compare this season?

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Is this the end of an era at Man City?

All periods of dominance end -- just look at Liverpool in the 1990s and Man United in the 2010s.

EUROPA LEAGUE FIXTURES

Europa League round of 16 draw: Date, time, teams, bracket

The new-look Europa League is about to reach the round-of-16. But when does the draw take place, and when will the matches take place?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man City want Wirtz in, De Bruyne and Grealish out

Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish could make way for Florian Wirtz at Man City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION

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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