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Pachuca edge America, advance to CCC final

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Pachuca earned a 2-1 victory against Mexico giant America on Tuesday night to advance to the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final.

Transfer Talk: Bayern, Madrid in off-field battle for Thiaw as well

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Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both interested in AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Tuchel: 'Important we believe' in Madrid 2nd leg

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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has said it's "important we believe" after Real Madrid got the edge in their Champions League semifinal with a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena.

Ancelotti forgets German on Bayern Munich return

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has apologised upon his return to Bayern Munich for not remembering his German.

Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Rashford stay as PSG interest cools

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After months of speculation, it appears that Marcus Rashford will stay at Manchester United this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ronaldo sells stake in Cruzeiro amid fan criticism

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Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazário agreed to sell his stake in embattled Brazilian soccer club Cruzeiro on Monday.

Kane vs. Bellingham: A new chapter in epic Bayern-Madrid rivalry

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England teammates Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will clash in a new instalment of one of Europe's greatest rivalries: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid.

Kane sets goals PB, eyes Lewandowski's record

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set a personal best for goals in a season, taking his total to 42 goals in all competitions with a brace against Eintracht Frankfurt as he eyes Robert Lewandowski's infamous single-season record.

Transfer Talk: Man United, Arsenal circling Palace's Guehi

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Manchester United and Arsenal will battle it out for the signature of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Messi keeps scoring, nets brace in win over Revs

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continued their imperious form in MLS, as the Argentine superstar scored twice in his team's 3-1 win over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday.

Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG to battle for Man City's Silva

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Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is courting interest from both Barcelona and PSG. Transfer Talk has the latest.

European soccer news: A dream goal for Real Madrid's Güler, Leverkusen go 46 games unbeaten

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Arda Güler scores a dream goal in his first LaLiga start for Real Madrid as Bayer Leverkusen extend their unbeaten to 46 matches in all competitions. Here's a look back at what happened in Europe this weekend.

Liverpool draw further damages PL title hopes

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Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw away to West Ham United on Saturday, sustaining a further blow to their hopes of lifting the Premier League title in manager Jurgen Klopp's final season at the club.

Mullin: Never want to leave PL-dreaming Wrexham

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Wrexham forward Paul Mullin has said he sees his long-term future at the club he has helped steer to back-to-back promotions.

Sporting's Amorim apologises for West Ham talks

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Sporting CP head coach Ruben Amorim has said that it was a "mistake" to fly to London to hold talks with West Ham, and apologised to his players.

Arteta reveals Wenger advice amid title run-in

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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said he has been seeking advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season.

Fernández undergoes surgery, out for season

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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has undergone groin surgery and will miss the remaining six games of the season, the Premier League club said.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool hold interest in Frankfurt's Pacho

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Liverpool will look to Germany to try and sign defender Willian Pacho from Eintracht Frankfurt. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Slot 'could be a Liverpool coach' - Van Dijk

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said Arne Slot "could be a Liverpool coach" due to his playing style and philosophy.

'Cucho' gives Crew upper hand over Monterrey

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Transfer Talk: Milan, Juve interested in Lille's Tiago Santos

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Reports suggest that both AC Milan and Juventus are interested in getting Lille's Tiago Santos. Transfer Talk has the latest.

PSG on cusp of Ligue 1 title before Lorient clash

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Paris Saint-Germain can be crowned Ligue 1 champions on Wednesday for a record-extending 12th time.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Man City to battle for Bruno Guimarães

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Man City and Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Is there a chance Xavi stays at Barcelona? Don't count it out

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Barcelona have had an impressive run of form since Xavi announced he would be leaving, but is there a chance that the club and manager find a way to continue together?

European Team of the Week: Goretzka, Gakpo, Olise impress

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ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.

Transfer Talk: Bayern getting De Jong could depend on salary

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Bayern Munich could get Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona if they can agree on his salary demands. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Prem chief Masters warns regulation a 'big risk'

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The introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer represents a big risk that could have unintended consequences, according to Premier League Chief executive Richard Masters.

Football's climate change threat: Flooded stadiums, too hot to train

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One in four stadiums in England are predicted to experience flooding by 2050. What is soccer's environmental impact and what can be done to reduce it?

USWNT's Swanson carries Red Stars past Reign

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Mallory Swanson had a goal and an assist as the Chicago Red Stars defeated the host Seattle Reign 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal and Liverpool make contact with Real Madrid's Mendy

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Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy, and they could face some competition. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barca: 'Embarrassing' LaLiga lacks goal-line tech

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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and manager Xavi Hernandez slammed the "embarrassing" lack of goal-line technology in Spain after a 3-2 loss to Real Madrid on Sunday.

Messi nets 2, assists Busquets goal in Miami win

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Lionel Messi continued his red-hot start to the season, scoring twice and laying on an assist for Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami came from behind to beat Nashville SC 3-1.

Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG eye Man City star Bernardo Silva

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Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is courting interest from both Barcelona and PSG. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ten Hag. I've never had my 1st-choice Utd team

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Erik ten Hag dismissed concerns over criticism of his performance as Manchester United manager, saying he has never had his first-choice team available to him since taking over in the summer of 2023.

Chelsea stun Barça 1-0 in UWCL semifinal

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An Erin Cuthbert strike gave Chelsea a shock 1-0 win over defending champions Barcelona in their Women's Champions League semifinal first leg at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

Ancelotti defends Madrid style after Man City win

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Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid's style of play in their penalty shootout win over Manchester City this week, and said he hasn't met "a single fan" who was unhappy with their progression to the Champions League semifinals.

Transfer Talk: Madrid to wait until next year to sign Davies

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Real Madrid will look to sign Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies next year when he is a free agent. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Fan group claims 'aggression' in Barça pat downs

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The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to "abusive" searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match earlier this week.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal will look to get both Isak, Olise

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Arsenal will be looking to sign both Alexander Isak and Michael Olise in the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pep won't 'judge' Madrid for defensive game plan

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Pep Guardiola said he wouldn't "judge" Real Madrid for their style of play after they knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League on penalties.

Painful loss won't wreck Arsenal's season - Arteta

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Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players are feeling the pain of their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich but insists it will not wreck their season.

Thorns change coach amid team's worst-ever start

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With no wins in their first four games this season, the Portland Thorns moved coach Mike Norris into a role as technical director Tuesday and named Rob Gale interim head coach.

Xavi: 'Disaster' referee killed Barca's UCL hopes

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández fumed about the decision to send Ronald Araújo off as his side were eliminated from the Champions League after Tuesday's 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

'Rollercoaster' win ends 'great day' for Dortmund

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Marcel Sabitzer scored late and set up two goals to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semifinals with a helter-skelter 4-2 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.

European Team of the Week: Palmer, Gordon land perfect 10s

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ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.

Transfer Talk: Barca rate Raphinha at €80m amid Premier League interest

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Barcelona are holding out for a €80 million offer from an unnamed Premier League club for Raphinha. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Poch slams Chelsea kids' pen feud: 'Can't happen'

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Mauricio Pochettino took his team to task for an incident regarding who would take a penalty kick in the second half with Chelsea already up 4-0 on Everton on Monday night at Stamford Bridge.

Transfer Talk: Serie A clubs circle forgotten Liverpool star Fábio Carvalho

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Liverpool midfielder Fábio Carvalho is attracting interest from Italy after impressing on loan at Hull City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: Dash record-signing Sanchez wants trade

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Houston Dash winger Maria Sanchez has requested a trade only four months after signing one of the most lucrative deals in National Women's Soccer League history, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

Messi golazo helps Miami beat SKC in front of 73K

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A stunning long-range strike from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami to a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City in front of a record crowd of 72,610 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday.