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How do you build a team to win the Champions League? We attempt to figure it out
Across a 34- or 38-game season, big clubs with more resources generally win out, but in European competition -- essentially seven knockout-round games -- it's complicated. So how do you build a team to win the Champions League?
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City can win a historic treble after a roller-coaster season. Here's how they got there
Man City have overcome a lot of on-field/off-field issues to be in a position to win the treble. Here's how they got through this season.
THE TOE POKE
Liverpool stars don flares and go back to the '70s to unveil new home kit
Liverpool launched their new kit by having their players wear garish flares and sunglasses that are unmistakably from the decade that gave us disco.
BIG NAMES CAN MOVE
Summer transfer predictions: Bellingham to Madrid or City? Kane to leave Spurs?
The summer transfer window is fast approaching and teams are starting to think hard about which players they want to bring in. What could happen?
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why are Premier League clubs hiring and firing so many managers?
Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge at Man United for 27 years. Such patience with a manager is now unthinkable in the Premier League.
Laurens: Boehly should let the people around him lead Chelsea
Marcotti: Napoli's title-winning season a tremendous achievement
Napoli fans take to streets to celebrate first Serie A title in 33 years
Why Napoli's first Serie A title since 1989-90 means so much to the city and its fans
The city is known for passion, hard work, superstition and Maradona, all of which helps explain their title triumph.
THE UCL CONNECTION
The Champions League and King Charles III's coronation share a common theme. Literally.
The United Kingdom's imminent coronation of King Charles III and UEFA's Champions League share a common theme. Literally.
Mac Allister on point in feisty Brighton's deserved win over wasteful Man Utd
Manchester United had chances to win but Brighton keep their excellent form going with Alexis Mac Allister providing some late game heroics.
Are Man United's top-4 hopes in jeopardy after Brighton defeat?
THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The $1m TST will be full of soccer legends and Hollywood headliners
The Soccer Tournament will be littered with former USMNT greats. Plus a team of USWNT idols. And Cesc Fabregas. And Wrexham. And the list goes on.
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- Wrexham to play U.S. Women in 7x7 tournament
- PSG boss slams fans' protests at Neymar's home
- Ten Hag urges Antony to control his passion
- Napoli clinch first Serie A title since Maradona era
- Shaw: My 'silly mistake' cost United the game
- Sources: West Ham to demand £100m for Rice
- Morgan: 'Best ever' USWNT team ready for WWC
- Mourinho wears wire in match due to 'worst ref'
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Alexander-Arnold in midfield? Why we're at the end of the attacking fullback era
Is your team having a great season? They must not be using two attacking fullbacks at the same time. Here's why that trend, popularized by Liverpool and to great effect, is over.
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Could Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham honestly ever reach Premier League?
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have said they want to take their team from non-league to the Premier League one day. Could it actually happen? And if not, how high can they really go?
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Welcome to the Football League! How Wrexham, under Reynolds and McElhenney, won promotion
Wrexham's story is an incredible one, and not just because of its Hollywood owners. After 15 years of pain, they're back.
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2023 Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith, Lauren James lead breakout players
The 2023 Women's World Cup will boast lots of younger stars -- like Sophia Smith -- alongside the A-list. Here are 15 players who could dominate.
