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Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more

With all 36 Champions League teams in action simultaneously, Matchday 8 of the league phase delivered plenty of drama to cap a fun competition so far. ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.

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Five PL sides in UCL top 8 as Madrid miss out courtesy of stoppage-time goalkeeper goal

Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the qualifying playoffs of the Champions League by its former coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain.

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The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most dominant season ever

There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

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NBA Power Rankings: Can the Pistons or Spurs catch the Thunder for the top spot?

Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

TRANSFER TALK

The Premier League stars who could still move this transfer window

There is less than a week to go in the January transfer window. Here are the Premier League players who still need a move away this month.

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Transfer rumours, news: Saudi clubs eye PSG's Dembele amid contract issues

The Saudi Pro League is "laying the groundwork" for a move for PSG star Ousmane Dembele.Transfer Talk has the latest.

Men's transfer grades: Bournemouth get A- for Rayan signing

The 2026 winter transfer window is now open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.

FIFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS CUP

Arsenal cruise into Women's Champions Cup final

Arsenal will play Corinthians for the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup after securing a dominant 6-0 semifinal victory over Moroccan side AS FAR.

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Gotham upset by Corinthians in Champions Cup

Brazilian side Corinthians are through to the final of the inaugural Champions Cup after beating NWSL side Gotham FC 1-0 in London.

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INSIDE A PLAYER'S MIND

What it's really like for a player switching clubs in the January transfer window

ESPN FC analyst and former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals how the days before the deadline can be full of uncertainty, selfishness and betrayal.

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