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UCL Power Rankings: Euro giants send message to EPL flops
Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. And after a wild week of first legs around Europe, the picture when it comes to potential winners of the tournament has been shaken up massively.
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Analysis F. Valverde
Valverde & the 20 players in L'Equipe's exclusive 10/10 club
Within a Real Madrid squad that is packed full of Galacticos, Fede Valverde is rarely singled out for what he offers to Los Blancos despite his obvious importance to the team. On Wednesday, though, he was able to hog the limelight after his stunning first-half hat-trick saw off Manchester City in the Champions League. His performance also earned him the rarest of plaudits: A 10/10 rating from L'Equipe.
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Fashion FC do it again! Arsenal drop classy new streetwear
Say what you want about Arsenal (and, ahem, their fans), but they really do not miss when it comes to off-pitch fashion collaborations. The latest drop in a prolific run sees the Gunners and kit suppliers adidas link up with streetwear label PLACES+FACES for a celebration of London's distinctive culture.
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Mbeumo delivers JJ Gabriel verdict after training with Man Utd wonderkid
Manchester United’s academy continues to produce exciting talent, but few generate as much buzz as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel. Integrating into first-team sessions under Michael Carrick, the teenager’s meteoric rise has earned glowing praise from Bryan Mbeumo. His team-mates already view him as a future superstar after his standout Under-18 performances.
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Bologna, Italian: "A top-class performance, apart from Joao Mario's reading. The referee..."
The Rossoblù coach's words at the end of the draw with Roma.
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Joao Pedro tipped for shock Arsenal move
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has sensationally been tipped for a future transfer to London rivals Arsenal. The Brazilian is enjoying a fine debut season at Chelsea, but a former Premier League star thinks he could be tempted to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal currently sitting 19 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.
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Rome, Gasperini: "Pellegrini? Poor lad, leave him alone."
The Roma coach's post-match comments.
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Arsenal Premier League
Mikel: Arsenal are 'trying to cheat their way' to Premier League title
Jon Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal, claiming the Premier League leaders are "trying to cheat their way" to a first title in decades. The Nigerian, who won two league crowns at Chelsea, branded the Gunners' reliance on physical set-pieces as "illegal" and "ugly" to watch, despite Mikel Arteta's side currently sitting top of the table.
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Bundesliga Bayern Munich
Although he hardly plays: Bayern talent beckons permanent transfer
Felipe Chavez has hardly played a role at 1. FC Köln so far – yet the club is apparently on the verge of signing the Bayern talent on a permanent basis.
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"Of course we're sad!" Kovac on being knocked out of the Champions League
Champions League only on television now: Kovac admits that the elimination still hurts – "Of course you're sad" – but is already looking ahead to the decisive Bundesliga matches.
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🎥 | Dwight Gayle on Arsenal rejection, idolising CR7 & more
Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is the latest guest on the Beast Mode On Podcast, where he discusses his journey from non-league to the Premier League after being let go by Arsenal as a youngster. Now 36, Gayle looks back at idolising David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, why it never clicked with Tony Pulis and much more.
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After horror debut: Tudor defends his goalkeeper
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made his Champions League debut against Atlético Madrid, but made two serious mistakes in the first 15 minutes that led to quick goals. Coach Igor Tudor therefore substituted the 22-year-old in the 17th minute, whereupon Kinsky left the pitch in tears.
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Deliberate yellow card? That's how Kimmich talks his way out of it!
Did some players deliberately get a yellow card in the match against Atalanta Bergamo to ensure they would be available for a possible quarter-final match? Kimmich gives his opinion.
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Representing GOAL's Front Three, Juwon, Big Yarns and DSK take on Jad, Stevo and Menace from FILTHYFELLAS in a quiz showdown of epic proportions. Who will come out on top after four rounds that will put their football knowledge to the test? Find out by watching the video above!

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Women's football NWSL
Power Rankings: KC are the favorites, but can the Spirit challenge?
Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.
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'Didn't think it was reality' - Richards sets sights on impossible
GOAL Exclusive: Chris Richards reflects on the journey he once thought was impossible, the bond inside the USMNT and the life-changing opportunity ahead.
Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart
VfB's third most expensive transfer flies completely under the radar
While VfB Stuttgart is still in contention on all three fronts and Champions League qualification is within reach, one summer signing has been a disappointment across the board so far. Could he even become one of the most expensive transfer flops ever?
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Analysis Manchester City Women
How USWNT star Coffey can become 'unpredictable' at City
Manchester City are on the brink of a first Women's Super League title since 2016, and a big reason for their incredible performances this season has been the midfield duo of Yui Hasegawa and Laura Blindkilde Brown. And yet, in January, the Cityzens got even stronger in that position when they added another truly world-class midfielder in United States star Sam Coffey, making a move that can have so many short- and long-term benefits.
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Champions League Real Madrid vs Manchester City
30-year-old record broken! Real gem leaves City in despair
Almost out of nowhere, Thiago Pitarch has established himself in Real Madrid's star ensemble. Against City, he delivered a gala performance that left a world star in awe.

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Concern for Barca as Yamal misses training after Newcastle draw
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.
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Bayern disaster? Decision made on Olise and Kimmich
After receiving yellow cards, it was speculated that Kimmich and Olise could face longer suspensions. But now both players and FC Bayern can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Klinsmann responds to Tottenham job links
Tottenham legend Jurgen Klinsmann has refused to rule out returning to the club as manager, with current interim boss Igor Tudor facing immense pressure. The German icon expressed his enduring affection for the club in a new interview after seeing them fall to a dismal 5-2 loss against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
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Neville calls Tudor's Tottenham tenure a 'car crash'
Former Manchester United and England full-back Gary Neville has slammed Igor Tudor’s "car crash" four-week tenure as Tottenham's interim manager and condemned his "brutal" treatment of young keeper Antonin Kinsky following the team's shocking Champions League round of 16 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

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Chelsea Women's hero Reiten joins NWSL side Gotham FC
Chelsea Women's hero Guro Reiten has completed a transfer to NWSL side Gotham FC, bringing her legendary seven-year stay in west London to a close. The 31-year-old Norwegian joins Gotham on an initial loan that will be made permanent after her contract at Chelsea expires this summer. She has a pre-contract agreement in place with Gotham that will keep her at the club until 2029.
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Bright out of League Cup final but Chelsea welcome key figure back
Chelsea will be without captain Millie Bright for Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester United, dealing the Blues a big blow in their bid to retain the trophy. However, head coach Sonia Bompastor will be able to welcome back another key player this weekend, giving her side a necessary boost amid a flurry of injuries.
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Man City 'close' to new deal for Shaw amid Chelsea interest
Manchester City are reportedly 'close' to agreeing a new deal with star striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, just a day after the Women's Super League's leading goal-scorer was linked with a move to rivals Chelsea. Shaw's contract expires this summer but it appears she will be staying in Manchester, despite interest from the Blues in London.
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England World Cup
Who are the Lionesses' all-time top goalscorers?
England's Lionesses have always had great goalscorers. Even before the team was the major contender it is now, winning back-to-back European Championships under Sarina Wiegman and reaching a first Women's World Cup final, they could boast some incredible attacking talent, with Arsenal icon Kelly Smith, widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player, a prime example.