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Valverde's hat trick was the cherry on top of Madrid's performance vs. Man City
Federico Valverde's hat trick has put Real Madrid in pole position to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals, leaving Manchester City with a huge task at home next week.
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Can anyone stop PSG in Champions League? The answer was clear in thrashing of Chelsea
Reigning Champions League winners PSG put on display vs. Chelsea why they will continue to remain Europe's frontrunners.
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1st Leg
Havertz haunts former club, giving Arsenal time to prove they're Europe's best
Kai Havertz ruined Bayer Leverkusen's night and Arsenal are favorites to advance in the Champions League, but nagging doubts remain.
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Have Arsenal lost their creative spark?
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
TALKING POINTS
UCL talking points: Spurs simply awful as all Premier League teams fail to win
ESPN writers Mark Ogden, Sam Tighe, Gab Marcotti and Alex Kirkland break down the action as it happened, reflect on the first legs, and look ahead to next week's return fixtures.
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WORLD CUP
Is Iran in or out of World Cup? What happens if they don't play?
The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.
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SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP
Orlando Pirates vs. Richards Bay - Crunch time for Bucs in PSL title race
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Another night of calamity for Spurs as Kinsky suffers in new low for Tudor era
Not even the Metropolitano faithful knew what to make of Atlético's stunning win, with Spurs making numerous critical errors.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid monitoring Man City's Rodri
Real Madrid have again been linked with Manchester City's Rodri. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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AFRICANS ABROAD
Man City's strikers using Haaland's absence to boost their reputations
Omar Marmoush's second season at Manchester City has proven to be that tricky sequel for the Egypt forward, but his masterful display in this weekend's FA Cup victory at Newcastle United showed his value.
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Milan's big derby win; Arsenal's FA Cup scare; Yamal stars again for Barcelona
Milan's derby win over Inter has opened a little bit of a title race again in Italy ... at least for now. PLUS: Arsenal messed around in the FA Cup and nearly found out, while Lamine Yamal showed just how great he is for Barcelona.
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- Chelsea's Neto sorry for shoving PSG ball boy
- Madrid in awe of one of 'best on planet' Valverde
- Pep: 'Not much' chance of City ousting Madrid
- Chelsea boss defends GK choice after costly error
- Valverde's hat trick dazzles as Madrid dump City
- Arteta confident improved Arsenal will reach QF
- Sports minister: Iran can't compete at World Cup
- Bodo's CL fairytale continues in 3-0 Sporting win
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