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Champions League playoff picks: Madrid over Man City, PSG and Bayern advance, more
The Champions League playoff round has given us some tasty ties, including a meeting of the past two winners, Real Madrid and Man City. Here are our picks to advance to the round of 16.
Ogden: UCL playoff clash vs. Real Madrid a nightmare for Man City
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What we're hearing in the transfer window: Nkunku pushing for Chelsea exit; Tel eyes Prem move
The January transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United 'agree' €60m Quenda deal
Man United have already agreed a summer deal to sign Sporting wing-back Geovany Quenda.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Europa League knockout rounds: Format, draws, dates, fixtures
After the playoff round draw of the new-look Europa League, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
From Liverpool to Bournemouth, long balls are making a comeback in the Premier League
From Liverpool to Bournemouth, long balls have created a path to success in the Premier League this season, long after the tactic went out of fashion.
Premier League injury news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness this weekend.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
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Slot: Everyone wants to sign Mohamed Salah
Man City's transfer spending is booming -- and there's more still to come
Man City had to do a U-turn on their usual transfer strategy to save their Premier League season.
THE TOE POKE
Stars and Stripes: 2025 Club World Cup ball goes full USA
The match ball they will be using for the occasion is suitably patriotic and leans heavily on the national colours of the host nation.
MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
How big of a blow is Pepi's injury for Pochettino and the USMNT?
SPANISH LALIGA
LaLiga injury news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in Spain's LaLiga this weekend.
Top Headlines
- Champions League draw: Man City face Madrid
- USWNT's Dunn joins PSG after Gotham departure
- PSV to consider options after Pepi knee injury
- Arteta unfazed by Haaland's 'stay humble' jibe
- Amorim: Utd's Garnacho has 'changed everything'
- Slot wants Salah extension amid Saudi interest
- Kelly accuses City of 'character assassination'
- Villa chief confirms interest in Félix, Asensio
- Premier League: Worst transfer mistakes
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Ian Darke's Premier League Team of the Season so far
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