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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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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?

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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: 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.

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SHEBELIEVES CUP

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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.

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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.

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