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The inevitability of Real Madrid breaking Atleti hearts in the UCL

Real Madrid and Atlético couldn't be separated over two legs but, when Wednesday's match went to penalties, there was only ever going to be one outcome.

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Quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG

The round of 16 is over and after some amazing UCL action, what will happen in the next round?

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SPANISH LALIGA

How Barcelona's fitness guru got them sprinting to top of LaLiga

Barcelona are approaching the business end of the season top of LaLiga and looking strong in Europe. Here is the inside story of their fitness revamp.

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DON'T OVERLOOK BAYERN

Bayern aren't at their best, but could still win Bundesliga, Champions League. How?

Are they playing badly, or are their opponents just playing worse? Whatever it is, Bayern Munich could well stumble to winning both the Bundesliga and Champions League this season.

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EUROPA LEAGUE

Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net

Man United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, but thanks to their woefully underperforming attack, it's far from guaranteed.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Isak firms as Arsenal's No. 1 target

Goal-shy Arsenal reportedly have Newcastle's Alexander Isak at the top of their summer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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A way-too-early ranking of Europe's major January transfers

It may only be mid-March, but it's time to check in on how some of January's biggest transfers have panned out.

11 TEAMS IN EUROPE?

How 11 English teams can play in Europe next season

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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

Quakes reign could define ex-USMNT boss Arena's complicated legacy

Bruce Arena is the greatest American soccer coach in history, but in a career of highs and lows, his Earthquakes job could cement how he's remembered.

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WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE

The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?

ESPN's Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea's dominance in the WSL shows the league has a competitiveness problem?

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Are Chelsea in danger of leaving the rest of the WSL behind?

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NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

REGULAR SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY

NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?

With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off Friday, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?

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NWSL is the first top American sports league to abolish all drafts. What now?

The NWSL has gotten rid of all drafts -- no college draft, no expansion draft, nothing. How will that work?

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