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Fans question whether World Cup is worth the hassle

Ticket prices, transit fees and exorbitant hotel rates combine to dampen stadium-goers' exuberance

12hAnthony Olivieri
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BOUND FOR BUDAPEST

PSG VS. ARSENAL: MAY 30

Champions League final: Predictions, odds, how they got there, more

And then there were two, as Arsenal will face PSG in the UEFA Champions League final. Let's look at how they got here, and which one will win it all on May 30.

8hBill Connelly
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Talking points: Gyökeres' best game propels Arsenal, but can they beat PSG?

Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on the semifinals and predict the final.

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PLACING FOCUS ON PROSPECTS

The ones that got away: Players who big club academies let go too soon

There are a host of players out there who had a very different early career to where they ended up. You'd be surprised who started at Chelsea, for example.

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Revisiting ESPN's best men's U21 lists: Who starred? Who flopped?

For eight years, our resident scout has ranked soccer's top prospects. With hindsight, does he regret any choices?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea's Fernández to make shock move to Arsenal?

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández is reportedly linked with a move to Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Get ready for El Clásico! Barça vs. Madrid title race, head-to-head, key clashes, predictions

All eyes will be on Barcelona on Sunday as Real Madrid try to stop their bitter rivals being crowned champions and keep their own slim title hopes alive.

15hSam Marsden and Alex Kirkland
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Clásico combined XI: With no Yamal or Mbappé, who's in?

With El Clásico potentially deciding LaLiga, we ask our experts: What's the best XI of available players?

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    CAPTAIN AMERICA

    World Cup fever hits U.S. as Pulisic graces cover of Time magazine

    You know World Cup excitement is reaching fever pitch in the U.S. when national team star Christian Pulisic makes the cover of Time magazine.

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    MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

    Marcotti: Mbappé should have gone away after El Clásico

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    Marcotti: Foden contract suggests Pep could leave Man City

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    BACK-TO-BACK FINALS FOR PSG

    PSG are on brink of greatness if they can win Champions League again. Look out, Arsenal

    PSG handled Bayern Munich with ease in Wednesday's semifinal second leg, and now have a shot at a second straight UEFA Champions League. Can Arsenal realistically stop them?

    1dMark Ogden
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    VAR review: Why weren't PSG penalized for apparent handballs?

    Despite Bayern's appeals for handball, PSG avoided sanctions on both. Were the right calls made?

    1dAndy Davies

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