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The X factors that will decide the Champions League quarterfinals for each team
What will the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals come down to? We have the X factors for Arsenal, Barcelona and all the rest.

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MLS Power Rankings: Messi's Miami stay No. 1, Columbus hold on to No. 2 spot
A big weekend in Major League Soccer ends with the top three holding steady, as Messi and Miami stay top.
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WHERE WE STAND
Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, more
The Manchester derby showed how far both City and United have to go, while complacency was a theme for both Real Madrid and Liverpool in defeats to Valencia and Fulham, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
How Ipswich's Delap became Man United's top transfer target
Liam Delap is in demand and Man United have him at the top of their transfer short list. Here's why.

WOMEN'S EUROS
Renard and Le Sommer ready for 'Last Dance' with France at Euro 2025
Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer will lead France into the Euro 2025 tournament this summer in the hope of finally lifting an international trophy.
Portugal women looking to make up for lost time at Euro 2025
Portugal has only had a women's soccer team since 1981, amid a history of repression, but now they're set to play their third major tournament in a row.

EL CLÁSICO FINAL ON THE CARDS?
Is Barcelona vs. Real Madrid the Champions League final we all want?
Yes, we're only at the quarterfinal stage, but a Champions League final Clásico is on the cards. How likely is it that the two LaLiga giants can both make it through Munich?
Champions League quarterfinals: How to watch, kick-off times, stats
The Champions League quarterfinals get underway this week. Here's everything you need to know.

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THE VAR REVIEW
Why the VAR didn't overturn the penalty that cost Arsenal a victory at Everton
Why the penalty that cost Arsenal a victory at Everton wasn't overturned, plus the early spot-kick claim for Fulham against Liverpool.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United join Arsenal in Cunha chase
Manchester United are ready to take on Arsenal in a summer move for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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