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How Messi is rewriting the norms for teams across MLS, not just Inter Miami
Only Messi mania can explain MLS teams moving regular season games to bigger venues or apologizing for an opposing player not coming to town.
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How good is MLS compared to Premier League, LigaMX, other top global leagues?
As MLS prepares to kick off its 30th season, how good is the league compared to its peers?
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MERSEYSIDE DERBY SWAN SONG
Goodison Park got the Merseyside derby send-off it deserved
The quality might have been lacking, but the drama certainly wasn't in a 2-2 derby draw that will live long in the memories of the Goodison Park faithful.
David Moyes on Everton-Liverpool brawl: 'It was mayhem all game'
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THE TOE POKE
What Birmingham fans think of co-owner, NFL legend Tom Brady
With Birmingham City riding high at the top of League One, what do fans of the Blues really think of the club's superstar co-owner, Tom Brady?
Man City fans' banner backfired, but it's still among best trolling tifos
Man City fans goaded Real Madrid for Rodri beating Vinícius Júnior to the Ballon d'Or.
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PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE
Laurens slams Pep: This is not the real Guardiola anymore
Arsenal's options to replace Havertz: Sign Costa, Vela? Play Sterling or kids?
Who could the club turn to in the free agency market, or internally, to replace him?
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UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE SCORES
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
KNOCKOUT ROUND PLAYOFFS
Champions League as it happened: Bayern win, Feyenoord stun Milan
Enjoy live updates from Wednesday's Champions League action as Bayern Munich took on Celtic, AC Milan faced Feyenoord and AS Monaco took on Benfica.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man United, Madrid battle for Lukeba
Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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WHO'S GOOD? WHO'S BAD?
25 Premier League players who are the best (or worst) at different skills
The fastest? The slowest? Best at using both feet? Best header? Worst passer? We name the league's standout players in a range of categories.
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Nottingham Forest
Soccer
Liverpool, Arsenal ... Nottingham Forest? How they disrupted the Premier League
In some ways, Nottingham Forest's dizzying ascent this season doesn't make sense. And yet, the former European Cup winners are doing merrily upending the Premier League's traditional power structure and showing others how it's done.
Top Headlines
- Liverpool's Slot awaits ban after Everton drama
- FIFA suspends employee for alleged underage sex
- Liverpool, Everton condemn Doucouré racist abuse
- J.J. Watt to Cincy? Bet is on amid Burnley streak
- Barça defender Cubarsi pens new deal until 2029
- Chelsea boss Maresca confirms Jackson injury
- Botafogo defender loses tooth in post-derby brawl
- Semi-automated VAR offside to debut in FA Cup
- Premier League's best (and worst)
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