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Grading Ineos' first year at Man United: Squad, fans, success and more

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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.
Moreno: Real Madrid would pick Leverkusen over 'fight' with Atletico

COMING TO AN END?
Is this the end of an era at Man City? What we learned from their rivals' declines
Every generation has a dominant team, but all periods of dominance end -- just look at Liverpool in the 1990s and Man United in the 2010s. Have Man City firmly in their decline?
Nunez's latest costly miss could yet harm Liverpool's title push
Darwin Nunez has had more disastrous moments than great ones during his time at Liverpool, but Wednesday's misses felt particularly painful in the context of the Reds' title push.
Burley sees 'little cracks appearing' in Liverpool's title push

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?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Branthwaite tops Real Madrid shortlist
Real Madrid have Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite top of their defensive wishlist for the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Christian Pulisic finds himself again with something to prove at Milan. But why?

SHEBELIEVES CUP
THURSDAY'S GAMES

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
SEASON KICKS OFF ON SATURDAY
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.
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.
Top Headlines
- Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault of Hermoso
- Ref asks Messi for shirt after Miami's win in KC
- Cry me a banner: Vini hits back at City fans
- Maresca '100%' safe from sack - Chelsea director
- Mascherano: Frigid temps in Miami win 'not human'
- 'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season
- Ancelotti: Mbappé can reach Ronaldo's level
- Slot: Núñez behaviour after miss 'hard to accept'
- Player comps for Europe's elite U21s
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