Preview, predictions for Champions League semifinals
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Preview, predictions for Champions League semifinals

And then there were four. The Champions League semifinals begin this week with a pair of intriguing matchups on deck. Here’s a breakdown of each contest, along with…

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PSG clinch record-equaling 10th Ligue 1 title amid muted celebrations
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PSG clinch record-equaling 10th Ligue 1 title amid muted celebrations

Back in August, amid an explosion of fireworks and optimism at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain’s in-stadium announcer hyped up the club’s five superstar signings, listing their…

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4 thoughts from Tuesday's Champions League action
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4 thoughts from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League quarterfinal stage concludes this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Madrid always make it hard…

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7 takeaways from this week's Champions League action
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7 takeaways from this week's Champions League action

The Champions League quarterfinals are halfway done. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from this week’s first legs in Europe’s premier club competition. Benzema’s creativity underappreciated Karim…

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4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action
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4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League quarterfinals got underway this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Big move on tap for…

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5 biggest storylines from the World Cup draw
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5 biggest storylines from the World Cup draw

The stage is set for the 2022 World Cup. Below, we examine the five most compelling storylines from Friday’s draw. No definitive Group of Death in Qatar When…

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2022 World Cup draw: Spain meets Germany, all smiles for USMNT and Canada
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2022 World Cup draw: Spain meets Germany, all smiles for USMNT and Canada

The countdown for November’s big kickoff begins. The group draw for the 2022 World Cup was conducted in Doha, Qatar on Friday. Heavyweight nations Spain and Germany were…

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Analysis, predictions for every World Cup group
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Analysis, predictions for every World Cup group

The matchups are set. With the 2022 World Cup draw officially in the books, it’s time to dissect the groups. Although much can change between now and November,…

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Everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup draw
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Everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup draw

Now it’s starting to feel real. With the 2022 World Cup fast approaching, teams and their fans are eager to learn of their potential paths to glory in…

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Back to square one: How Italy crashed from high of winning Euro 2020
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Back to square one: How Italy crashed from high of winning Euro 2020

Roberto Mancini made the same mistake as his predecessor. Just as Gian Piero Ventura had done in 2017, Mancini guaranteed the Azzurri would, one way or another, make…

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