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2024-25 UEFA Europa League
As Man United continue to flounder, Højlund gives Amorim hope
For much of the win over Viktoria Plzeň, you could see why Man United are open to offers for their players, but Rasmus Højlund isn't one of them.
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2024-25 UEFA Europa League
Postecoglou returns to Scotland as Tottenham's Europa League woes mount
Tottenham's future in the Europa League remains uncertain as Ange Postecoglou's return to Scotland sees his side fail to beat Rangers.
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EUROPA LEAGUE SCORES
MATILDAS
WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP 2026
The way-too-early Matildas Women's Asian Cup 2026 Big Board
The 2026 Women's Asian Cup on home soil may be some way over the horizon, but that hasn't stopped ESPN picking the Matildas' likely 23-player squad.
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Sermanni has left the Matildas in good stead, but the future beckons
Interim boss Tom Sermanni has done a fine job but, after a rollercoaster 2024, it's time for the Matildas to move on under new stewardship.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Leipzig's disastrous Champions League has Rose on the brink
RB Leipzig are a club of lofty ambitions, so losing all six of their Champions League matches has ratcheted up the pressure on manager Marco Rose.
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UCL talking points: Who will be eliminated - Man City or PSG?
After matchday six of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
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CONTRACT CHALLENGES
Why is it so difficult to renew contracts for players over 30?
Offering Kevin De Bruyne or Virgil van Dijk a new deal might seem like a no-brainer, but these decisions are as much about the future as the present.
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2024-25 UEFA Champions League
Pep stumped as Man City face unthinkable Champions League exit
On the brink of Champions League elimination, Man City's season continues to go from bad to worse and Pep Guardiola appears all out of answers.
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How Juventus & McKennie dealt a huge blow to Man City's UCL knockout hopes
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SAUDI ARABIA TO HOST 2034 WORLD CUP
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup explainer: Why only one bid? Winter or summer? Sportswashing?
With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?
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Why was there no bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup?
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2024-25 UEFA Champions League
Bukayo Saka remains vital for Arsenal, but others need to step up
Both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko will need to raise their level at Arsenal if they will want to continue to be important for Mikel Arteta.
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Do Arsenal have what it takes to win the Champions League?
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Top Headlines
- Chelsea extend fine form with win in icy Astana
- Ange slams Werner in Spurs draw: unacceptable
- Amorim pleased by Højlund, Amad row in Utd win
- Man City condemn racist abuse directed at Walker
- Mourinho calls on TV 'experts' to solve LB problem
- Sources: Mbappé a doubt for Intercontinental Cup
- City's Greenwood stretchered off with knee injury
- Havertz denies Saka hat trick: 'He got in the way'
- Reported rape investigation into Mbappé closed
- Deco certain Barça can re-register Dani Olmo
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams
When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.
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Barcelona's next golden generation
Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?
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The battle to sign young American players
Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.
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Battle of the Leagues: The final!
Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?
- Alexander Wells
Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
