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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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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
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NWSL'S MUST-SEE MOMENTS
Thorns take an early 2-0 lead over Bay FC
Trinity Rodman scores first goal of season for Washington Spirit
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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?
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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SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Napoli eye new 'Kvaradona' deal amid Barca interest
Napoli are trying to renew Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's contract after Barcelona showed interest in signing the winger. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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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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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
The numbers behind Lionel Messi's historic start for Inter Miami
Gomez: Messi makes every MLS opponent look amateur
Top Headlines
- Rangnick turns down Bayern to stay with Austria
- Terzic unsurprised as Sancho dazzles for Dortmund
- Benzema back at Real Madrid for injury rehab
- Crew take down Monterrey, advance to CCC final
- NWSL roundup: Banda carries Pride past Courage
- Wrexham want to increase stadium size to 55K
- Bundesliga nets extra place in Champions League
- USWNT legend Lloyd pregnant with her first child
- USMNT's Dest to miss Copa América with torn ACL
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Peter Powell/EPA Ranking all 16 Man United player signings under Erik ten Hag
Man United spent more on players than all but two clubs in the world under Ten Hag, but the team still isn't good. Let's go through all 16 signings to figure out why.
JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images Can Barcelona ever close the gap to Clasico rivals, Real Madrid?
Last season, Barcelona won LaLiga over Real Madrid by a considerable margin; this season, the tables have turned dramatically. With Barca suddenly in crisis, what would it take for them to catch up?
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Colin McPherson/Corbis via Getty Images Football's climate change threat: Flooded stadiums, too hot to train
One in four stadiums in England are predicted to experience flooding by 2050. What is soccer's environmental impact and what can be done to reduce it?
Donald Page/Getty Images Messi tracker: Inter Miami games, goals, assists, more stats
Lionel Messi is in first full season with MLS side Inter Miami. Here's game-by-game analysis of how the World Cup winner is performing for his team.
Tables, fixtures and scores
Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
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.