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How Mbappé's arrival made Real Madrid worse, and his exit made PSG better
The numbers don't lie: Real Madrid have been worse since adding Mbappé, while PSG got better.

Clásico combined XI: Which Barcelona, Real Madrid stars make the cut?
Viní Jr. or Raphinha? Lewandowski or Mbappé? Or play all of them together?
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WELCOME TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP!
How Wrexham moved one step away from the Premier League

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
Eberechi Eze rips one from outside the box for a Crystal Palace goal
Laurens: Crystal Palace outstanding in FA Cup semifinal win

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Bayern eye Chelsea's Nkunku
Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to compete to sign Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

BAYERN CLOSE ON BUNDESLIGA GLORY
Michael Olise scores as Bayern ease past Mainz
Emiliano Buendía bends in a wonderful goal for Leverkusen

U.S. SOCCER SCOREBOARD

MORE THAN JUST 'BURRITO BOYS'
How a Bay Area taqueria built an amateur soccer team with Open Cup lore
El Farolito made the third round of the U.S. Open Cup for a second straight year and routinely beats professional teams. What's its secret?

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.
Top Headlines
- Wrexham clinch historic 3rd-straight promotion
- Mbappé to start on Madrid bench for Copa final
- Sarr and Eze send Crystal Palace to FA Cup final
- Kane suspended for Bayern's title-winning game
- Messi, Suarez miss training ahead of Dallas clash
- Bompastor, Bright talk up comeback against Barça
- Injured Rashford's season could be over - Emery
- Senator wants travel policies eased before '26 WC
- Ranked: Which teams sprint the most?
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