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Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing
Even if it has not been Manchester City's best season, their last-minute win against Aston Villa can provide an extra boost to qualify for the Champions League.

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BARÇA GROW LALIGA LEAD
Dani Olmo breaks through early in second half in Barcelona's win vs. Mallorca

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

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EVERY BLADE OF GRASS
Ranked: Of Europe's 96 top-flight clubs, which cover the most ground the fastest?
We rank every team in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 by how much they sprint.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid set sights on Zubimendi and Huijsen
Real Madrid have set their sights on Martín Zubimendi and Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Would Matheus Cunha be a smart signing for Man United?

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Europe's tightest title races: Serie A playoff? 6 potential champions?
Liverpool have ensured there has been no Premier League title race to speak of, but there are leagues across Europe heading for white-knuckle finales.
Marcus Rashford at a crossroads: Can he star at Man United again?

PREMIER LEAGUE STORYLINES
Intense Champions League race sure to last until final day
Five Premier League teams are fighting for three undecided Champions League spots, and it promises fireworks the rest of the way from here.
How teams can qualify for European competitions
With the Premier League season edging toward its climax, but how can clubs secure European qualification?
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- Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL
- Poch will only select 'right characters' for USMNT
- Flick fine with tight Barça win on 40-shot night
- UEFA give Man City $6m for most int'l call-ups
- Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at Giants ballpark
- Serie A postpones games due to Pope's funeral
- Ex-KC GK Schult: Euro teams don't want moms
- TST: Solo, Agüero learn matchups for $1M tourney
- Strikers not as important as you think
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