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2024-25 Spanish LALIGA
Barcelona-Real Madrid: Why this is the most important Clásico in years
El Clásico is always huge, but with Barcelona and Real Madrid meeting so late in the season with a title still on the line, this is one for the ages.
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Ex-Socceroos boss Arnold becomes Iraq coach
Former Socceroos' boss Graham Arnold will seek to reach the finals of another World Cup after taking the reins as coach of Iraq.
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Female Football Week 2025: 'The Matildas effect'
It's a movement that's touched every corner of Australia, including the Titans' first women's over-35 team.
2024-25 English Premier League
Watkins breaks Aston Villa goal record in vital win
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins flicked in a first-half winner as his side, down to 10 men for the last 10 minutes, beat Bournemouth 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to boost their hopes of playing in Europe again next season.
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How Ollie Watkins made Aston Villa history vs. Bournemouth
Take a look at the numbers behind Aston Villa's 1-0 win vs. Bournemouth as Ollie Watkins became the club's top Premier League goalscorer.
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FOOTBALL
BIG WEEKEND AROUND EUROPE
What's at stake across the top leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
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TRANSFERS
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye shock move for Raya
Arsenal may face a battle to keep David Raya at the club with Real Madrid reportedly interested. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Why Laurens would 'love' De Bruyne to join Napoli
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss reports linking Kevin De Bruyne with a move to Napoli.
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FOOTBALL
WSL FINAL DAY
How Chelsea women made history with unbeaten WSL season
Chelsea wrapped up the Women's Super League title a few weeks ago, but they finished the season with an unbeaten record. Here's how they did it.
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How Chelsea celebrated making Women's Super League history
Emily Keogh reacts to Chelsea claiming their sixth consecutive WSL title following an unbeaten season under Sonia Bompastor.
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LOOKING AHEAD AT ARSENAL
What must Arsenal fix to win the Premier League next season?
Arsenal began the season with title ambitions, but on Sunday they'll give champions Liverpool a guard of honor. How can they avoid a repeat next term?
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FOOTBALL
ALONSO TO LEAVE LEVERKUSEN
Alonso to leave Leverkusen, Madrid beckons
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.
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What would Xabi Alonso need to change at Real Madrid?
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Top Headlines
- Arteta: Arsenal squad 'super short' this season
- Dias fumes at Southampton: They didn't even try
- Ancelotti praises Alonso: He has 'all doors open'
- Everton dent Fulham's European hopes with 3-1 win
- Messi scores but Miami suffers rout by Minnesota
- Slegers warns Barça ahead of UWCL final
- Angry Sevilla fans break into training ground
- Bayern pay tribute to Müller during title party
- Atleti's Sørloth nets earliest-ever LaLiga hat trick
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams
When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.
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Barcelona's next golden generation
Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?
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The battle to sign young American players
Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.
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Battle of the Leagues: The final!
Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?
- Alexander Wells
Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
