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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.

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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?

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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.

PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE

Laurens slams Pep: This is not the real Guardiola anymore

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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?

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE SCORES

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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