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Barcelona's Szczesny: Outspoken, unorthodox, on course for his best-ever season

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SOCCER SCOREBOARD

NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
NWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate
The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.

STRUGGLING STARS
Ian Darke's Premier League flops of the season: Højlund, Foden, more
It's not been the easiest season for Man United or Rasmus Højlund, but who else has notably underperformed in the Premier League this season?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool join Huijsen race
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all after Bournemouth's Spain international defender Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest.
What does the future hold for Marcus Rashford?

EUROPEAN SOCCER
Bundesliga's race for Europe: Can Dortmund come back to reach UCL?
The Bundesliga table is tight near the top, with 11 teams possessing real and achievable European aspirations.
Thanks to Flick and young stars, Barcelona are fun again as they eye trophy treble
The financial issues still remain for Barcelona, but they're back to their brilliant best on the pitch.

ASSESSING ARSENAL
Keep or Dump: What must Arteta change this summer in order for Arsenal to win league?
As we approach the end of the season, it's time for big clubs to make big decisions. Let's begin with Arsenal: What should the Gunners do with their squad this offseason?
Can Kiwior, Trossard deliver ahead of crucial PSG clash?
Ahead of a Champions League semifinal, Arsenal need several players to step up.

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
UWCL semifinals: Can Chelsea, Arsenal shock Barcelona and Lyon?
Chelsea and Arsenal have to overturn first-leg deficits against Barcelona and Lyon if they are to crash the UEFA Women's Champions League final. What can they do?

LOS BLANCOS' LAMENT
Burley calls out Real Madrid's poor decision-making vs. Getafe
Madrid issues can be fixed but there's not much time
Champions League failure has exposed issues with the team, the coach and the club's transfer strategy.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Brazil in talks again with Ancelotti's camp
- Vardy to leave Leicester: 'Our greatest-ever player'
- Szczesny on smoking: Don't follow my example
- Source: Bayern's Müller rejects Cincinnati offer
- Women's-specific cleats to be used in USL league
- Sources: Arsenal confident in Zubimendi deal
- Mavs coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group
- Arena: Poch doesn't understand culture of USMNT
- Ranked: Which teams sprint the most?
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