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UCL talking points: Biggest threat to Man City; Messi, Ronaldo void
Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens give their takes after a dramatic and action-packed first matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Ancelotti says Bellingham has an 'extraordinary quality' for scoring goals

TOP HEADLINES
Bayern's Kane on trophy hopes, Messi and Ronaldo inspiration, possible NFL future
After a big money move to Bayern, Kane speaks on his hunger for silverware, success after turning 30 and drawing inspiration from Messi and Ronaldo.
Kane targets longevity like Messi & Ronaldo
Harry Kane says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's performances in their late 30s is serving as inspiration for his own career.
Is Harry Kane serious about a future in the NFL?
Harry Kane tells ESPN FC's James Olley about his NFL aspirations once he's done with football.
Burley: Manchester United folded after Onana mistake
Man United can't blame goalkeeper error for terrible Champions League performance
Man United have conceded 3 goals in 3 straight games for the first time since 1978.

MESSI'S EARLY NIGHT
MIAMI BLANKS TORONTO FC, 4-0
Messi exits game with a slight limp in the first half
Messi nearly puts in the opener off the volley

RETURNING TO FORM?
How Arsenal can build on momentum from 4-0 win vs. PSV
Back in the Champions League, Arsenal look like they belong
Six years have passed since Arsenal last played in the Champions League. On Wednesday, it looked like they never left.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
What we learned as 2023-24 AFC Champions League got underway
From mixed results for Saudi Arabia's giants to slow starts by Southeast Asia's hopefuls, here's what we learned from the opening action of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League.

RAPINOE'S LEGACY
Rapinoe's 10 most memorable and important USWNT moments
After more than 200 caps and countless trophies, Megan Rapinoe is calling it quits. Ahead of her last USWNT game on Sunday, here are the highlights of a legendary career.

GOALSCORING GOALKEEPERS
Goal-den gloves: Provedel joins elite list of keepers with UCL goals
After Lazio keeper Ivan Provedel scored on Tuesday, here are the other members of the UEFA Champions League's Grand Order of Goal-Scoring Goalies.
Top Headlines
- Messi exits Miami win early due to muscle fatigue
- Onana: Man Utd lost to Bayern 'because of me'
- Félix: I didn't adapt to Atletico, Simeone's ideas
- Kane scores in Bayern's UCL win over Man United
- Bellingham 'born to play' at Real Madrid - Nacho
- Solskjaer admits Ronaldo signing was a mistake
- Arsenal thrash PSV in impressive return to UCL
- Ertz on retiring: 'Not because Momma can't play'
- Spain players end boycott after FA vows change
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Tables, fixtures and scores
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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