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PSG, Bayern Munich show how fun soccer can be. Why don't we see this more often?

Tuesday's nine-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich had all the makings of an instant (and all-time) classic. But there are reasons why games like this are an outlier, not the norm.

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VAR Review: Arsenal's second penalty should've been allowed

Both Arsenal, Atletico Madrid got penalties in the CL semifinal tie, but were the Gunners denied a second one?

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SOMETHING TO PROVE

McKennie keeps having to fight to keep his spot with Juventus and the USMNT: Why?

Weston McKennie has been a go-to star for the USMNT and Juventus, so why does he keep facing doubts from his coaches? And how does he win them over?

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EUROPA LEAGUE REACTION

Nicol and Hislop slam VAR after Anderson avoided red card vs. Aston Villa

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOCUS

Why 14 Premier League teams can still dream of Champions League football next season

Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League but, remarkably, Eddie Howe's side and every team above them can still hope to play in the Champions League next season.

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RAYO VALLECANO'S INCREDIBLE RUN

Why Rayo Vallecano's European run is the miracle of the season

Rayo Vallecano, who train on a pitch that has potholes and play in a stadium where opponents mock the facilities, are on the cusp of a European final.

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MISSING THE WORLD CUP?

Can Brazil still thrive at the World Cup if Estêvão misses out through injury?

Estêvão is in a race to be fit in time to represent Brazil at this summer's World Cup. If he doesn't play, who are the next men up for Carlo Ancelotti's team?

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The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams

Many players are in a race against time to recover from injury for soccer's showpiece event.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye move for Romero

Cristian Romero could head to Barcelona next season with his future at Tottenham appearing uncertain. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top stars this summer

Many of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit.

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