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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Slot: Everyone wants to sign Mohamed Salah

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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.

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How big of a blow is Pepi's injury for Pochettino and the USMNT?

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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.

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