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  1. Arbeloa needs a miracle in Munich to keep his job

    Is this really the best you can do, Florentino Perez? When Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after less than five months on the job, there figured to be, at least, some sort of succession plan. If Alonso, who was so hyped, so early, was to walk away, then it only made sense that Los Blancos, power that they are, would have someone tailor-made to walk into the role.

  2. Slot's finished but Dembele's back on the Ballon d'Or trail

    Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

  3. Arteta is letting Arsenal fans down with failed gimmicks

    It's that time of year for Arsenal again. When the calendar rolls into April, the world sees what their team is really made of. Unfortunately for the Gunners, a familiar pattern is appearing before our eyes. Saturday's defeat at home to Bournemouth was eerily reminiscent of other losses at this stage of previous seasons.

  4. Arne Slot gets it all wrong again as Liverpool lose to PSG

    Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.

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U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

  1. Crocker leaves U.S. Soccer for Saudi Arabia job

    U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker is leaving his role to take a similar job with Saudi Arabia. Crocker's exit comes just weeks before the federation opens its brand new training facility ahead of the World Cup on home soil. Crocker is set to leave his role with immediate effect, ending a three-year stay with the federation.

Expert Opinion & Analysis

  1. Bayern's Ballon d'Or trio inspire epic comeback win over Real

    Bayern Munich ended a run of four consecutive Champions League knockout stage losses to Real Madrid in the most thrilling fashion on Wednesday night, with the Bavarians scoring two stunning goals in the closing stages of an epic quarter-final clash to beat los Blancos 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate. Unsurprisingly, Vincent Kompany's fantastic forward-line played a starring role in the victory.

  2. Arsenal Sporting CP 2025-26 Champions League

    Gyokeres disappoints as Arsenal sneak into UCL semis

    Arsenal set up a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a 0-0 home draw against Sporting CP enough to seal a 1-0 aggregate victory over the Portuguese champions. Kai Havertz's late strike in Lisbon last week proved to be the difference in the tie, with both sides struggling to make much of an impact during a scrappy return encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

  3. Camavinga's ridiculous red sends Madrid crashing out of UCL

    A moment of madness from Eduardo Camavinga saw Real Madrid's remontada hopes dashed in a 6-4 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Frenchman picked up a late red card to blow a tight game wide open. Bayern capitalised with a pair of late goals to win 4-3 on the night and Los Blancos were sent home with a whole host of regrets after a chaotic encounter.

  4. Lionesses get another vital win over Spain as Hemp delivers

    Lauren Hemp's early strike gave England yet another win over Spain on Tuesday night, the Lionesses emerging 1-0 victors in their first meeting with La Roja since last summer's European Championship final. England were winners on that occasion, on penalties, and they came out on top again here as their third victory in their last four encounters with the world champions gave them a notable advantage in a cut-throat World Cup qualifying group.

Premier League

  1. Said El Mala

    Koln warn Brighton over El Mala

    Koln president Jorn Stobbe has issued a strong warning to Premier League clubs interested in teenage sensation Said El Mala. Following a stellar breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, the young attacker is heavily linked with a move to England. However, the German side remain determined to keep their prized asset, insisting it would be madness to sell him now.

Major League Soccer

  1. Neymar responds to MLS transfer rumours

    Santos superstar Neymar has addressed growing speculation regarding a potential move to Major League Soccer following a night of high tension at the Vila Belmiro. The Brazilian icon saw his side booed off the pitch after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Paraguayan outfit Deportivo Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana.

Transfer News

  1. Barca and Man City battle for 16-year-old Palmeiras star

    Barcelona have entered a high-stakes transfer battle against Manchester City to sign Palmeiras' 16-year-old attacking midfielder, Eduardo Conceicao. Determined to secure Brazil's latest wonderkid, the Catalan giants are intensifying negotiations to avoid repeating past mistakes of missing out on elite South American talents like Endrick and Estevao Willian to rival European clubs.

  2. Iraola wanted by Crystal Palace & Bundesligla side

    Andoni Iraola is highly sought after as he prepares to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. While Crystal Palace have reportedly already presented a lucrative, multi-million-pound contract to secure the Spanish manager, Bayer Leverkusen are also closely monitoring his situation. The German club hope to convince him to take over their long-term project this summer.

Women's Soccer

  1. 'Hurry up!' - Hemp left on edge by VAR review against Spain

    Lauren Hemp was the hero at Wembley as early as the third minute, but the Manchester City winger admitted she was sweating over whether her decisive strike had actually crossed the line. The Lionesses secured a vital 1-0 victory over world champions Spain in their 2027 World Cup qualifying clash, moving three points clear at the top of Group A3.

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