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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.

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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?

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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.

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EUROPA LEAGUE ANALYSIS

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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.

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TRANSFER TALK

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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FORMAT FRUSTRATIONS

Is there enough jeopardy in the new-look Champions League?

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