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Superstars often leave Dortmund, but BVB inch toward Champions League final anyway

No, Dortmund don't have a Kylian Mbappe like PSG do -- BVB's best stars leave. But collectively, they were better in the Champions League semifinal first leg.

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Klinsmann: Win over PSG a 'great result' for Dortmund in UCL

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    LIVERPOOL'S HIRING PROCESS

    Here's how Liverpool arrived at Arne Slot as the choice to replace Jurgen Klopp

    With Klopp leaving, Liverpool must replace an irreplaceable coach. They've landed on Arne Slot, and digging into the data explains why.

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    NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

    The NWSL has more billionaire owners than ever. Is that enough to hit the next level?

    The NWSL's ownership ranks now include the billionaires behind the NFL's Giants and Vikings. Why did this happen, and what does it mean?

    10hJeff Kassouf
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    Power Rankings: Kansas City still top, Orlando keeps climbing

    The Current's fine form continued with a big win at Angel City, which keeps them atop our latest ranks.

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    BATTLING FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLACE

    The battle for extra Champions League places: Germany, Italy clinch spots

    Germany and Italy will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League as part of the 36-team competition revamp.

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    Tuchel's tactics give Bayern hope of ousting Real Madrid at Bernabéu

    Thomas Tuchel endured criticism from within his own club before Bayern Munich's clash with Real Madrid. But he's a man who loves being underestimated.

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    Madrid prove to Bayern their Champions League mythical status

    Tuesday's game showed why Carlo Ancelotti's side should never be counted out in the Champions League.

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      SOCCER TRANSFERS

      Transfer Talk: Bayern, Real Madrid in battle for Thiaw

      Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both interested in AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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      GOLAZO!

      Raul Ruidiaz catches the GK out with 50-yard goal for Sounders

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      WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

      Champions League lessons: Is the Premier League overrated? What is PSG without Mbappé?

      With the Champions League semifinals this week, let's review what we learned from the last round. Is the Premier League overrated? How does Real Madrid keep doing it? What is PSG without Mbappé?

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