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Champions League recap, projections: Who will win it all, Best XI so far, more
The Champions League is down to 24 teams, and yes, giants such as Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. Let's review the league phase and the best XI, and project who's winning it all.
What worked? What didn't? Reflecting on the UCL league phase
The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks like. But has it been a success?
TOP HEADLINES
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
DRAW FOR KNOCKOUT ROUNDS ON FRIDAY
Europa League knockout draw: Date, time, format, bracket
The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. Here's when it takes place and how it works.
EUROPA LEAGUE SCOREBOARD
EUROPA LEAGUE ANALYSIS
Nedum Onuoha: Man United is a dangerous side in the Europa League
Why Nicol says Tottenham's win over Elfsborg is huge for Postecoglou
NOT AN ORDINARY YEAR IN BUNDESLIGA
Bayern, Leverkusen add January window intrigue to Bundesliga
The January transfer window rarely sees blockbuster deals in the Bundesliga, but in 2025, Bayern and Leverkusen are looking to break with tradition.
TRANSFER TALK
WINDOW CLOSES FEB. 3
Transfer rumors, news: Premier League clubs eyeing Simons
Several Premier League clubs are looking to sign RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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.
TRANSFER WINDOW
Ranking all 20 Premier League teams' worst transfer mistakes of past five years
As the January transfer window comes to a close, here are the biggest transfer mistakes of all 20 Premier League teams? Oh, and we've ranked them, too.
Which clubs still have a lot to do in the January transfer window?
We run down the clubs that need to do some business before the deadline slams shut on Monday.
DISCUSSING THE TRANSFER WINDOW
Olley: Watkins would like a move to Arsenal
FORMAT FRUSTRATIONS
Is there enough jeopardy in the new-look Champions League?
Top Headlines
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- USWNT's Nighswonger joins Fox at Arsenal
- Axed PL ref Coote: Drug use didn't affect decisons
- Sources: Spurs agree €60m Tel deal with Bayern
- Almirón rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle
- FIFA: Women's transfers hit record $15m in 2024
- MLS vs. Liga MX to dominate Leagues Cup lineup
- United legend Rooney: Rashford needs to leave
- Ranking PL clubs' worst transfer mistakes
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