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Lookman and Atalanta send message to Bayer Leverkusen: Nobody's perfect
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side were on the verge of history yet again, only for Ademola Lookman and Atalanta to bring them back to earth and break their 51-game unbeaten streak to win the Europa League.
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NWSL'S NEXT GENERATION
Who is the best young player in the NWSL? Ranking every player 19 and younger
We ranked every player aged 19 or younger based on a combination of advanced stats, interviews with coaches, and analysis of those who play often.
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WEDNESDAY'S MATCHES
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LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK
Can Man City win a fifth straight title? A way-too-early look at the 2024-25 Premier League season
With the summer transfer window soon upon us, it's never too early to cast ahead and look at the big storylines we expect to see next season in the Premier League.
Ian Darke's Premier League grades: How did your team do?
Which teams excelled and which failed to make the grade? Ian Darke assesses the season for all 20 clubs.
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COACHING CHANGES AT BAYERN MUNICH
Why Steve Nicol is perplexed by Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich reports
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NEW ERA STARTS NOW
What USWNT fans can learn from Emma Hayes' final season at Chelsea
Emma Hayes is gone, but how did Chelsea do in her final season? And what can fans learn about the incoming USWNT boss?
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VACANCY AT STAMFORD BRIDGE
Why Pochettino left Chelsea, and what it reveals about the club
Chelsea are now looking for a fourth permanent head coach in two years after Mauricio Pochettino's exit. What led to his departure after one season?
Who will be Chelsea's next manager?
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SOCCER TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Juve lead race for Bologna's Zirkzee
Both Arsenal and Juventus are leading the way in an effort to sign Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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AN ONGOING PROBLEM
Vinicius Jr. timeline: 16 times Real Madrid star was racially abused by fans
On May 21 2023, Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr. was racially abused at Valencia, sparking global outrage. Yet it was far from the only incident he's endured.
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- Leverkusen's unbeaten season ended in UEL final
- U.S. firm takes over Inter after missed payment
- Current GM Ashton out despite unbeaten record
- Sources: Xavi to meet Barça chief to decide future
- Sources: Ajax agree fee for Nice manager Farioli
- Pochettino out as Chelsea boss after 1 season
- Lewandowski 'clear' he will stay at Barça next term
- WWC stars Hamm, Overbeck to coach U.S. at TST
- Can A.I. rebuild Man Utd, keep Ten Hag?
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Lars Baron/Getty Images Making sense of Bayer Leverkusen's historic unbeaten streak
No one has been able to stop Bayer Leverkusen -- no one in Germany and no one in Europe. How is a 51-game unbeaten streak even possible, and can other teams replicate it?
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.