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Mexico vs Ecuador: TV, live stream & betting

It's El Tri (Mexico) vs. La Tri (Ecuador) as two 2022 World Cup teams face off in what shapes up to be an evenly-matched friendly in Chicago. The pressure will be on Mexico to come up with a convincing response after a heavy loss to Uruguay.

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Messi, Di Maria put on a show, dominate Italy at Wembley

Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria showed why Argentina will be a serious candidate to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when they easily brushed off Euro champion Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium in the Finalissima, also known as the Cup of Champions.

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Latest on Zouma cat case: West Ham defender pleads guilty

Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat. Zouma's brother Yoan also admitted one offence at Thames Magistrates Court.

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Mbappe snubs Real Madrid for PSG: Reported contract & salary

Just days after announcing that he would make his transfer decision before the end of May, PSG have confirmed Kylian Mbappe has signed a new contract and will not be joining Real Madrid.

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Updated Premier League schedule, TV & streaming

Get the latest dates, times, TV & streaming information for every English Premier League match from the 2022 season.

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How Mikel Arteta explained woeful Arsenal loss at Newcastle

Arsenal's Champions League qualifying hopes suffered a massive blow after a 2-0 loss at Newcastle left them two points behind Tottenham with one match remaining. Manager Mikel Arteta didn't mince words postgame.

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Serie A match schedule, TV & streaming

Here's the rundown of every match from Italy's top division this weekend. All matches will be available on CBS Sports streaming platform Paramount+.

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FA Cup final 2022 is set: Liverpool vs Chelsea

There is one match left in the 2021-22 edition of the FA Cup with Premier League powers Liverpool and Chelsea battling for the title at Wembley Stadium on May 14. Check out all the results and highlights from every FA Cup match played this season.

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Real Madrid crush Espanyol to clinch 35th La Liga title

It was a party at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win over Espanyol to clinch the 35th La Liga title in club history. Rodrygo, Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio put the exclamation mark on a season that saw them run away with the league.

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Barcelona upset again at home, lose to Cadiz

Barcelona's bid to clinch a Champions League spot hit a snag with an unexpected 1-0 home loss to relegation battlers Cadiz. A goal by ex-Arsenal man Lucas Perez, gritty defending, and an exceptional display from goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma allowed Cadiz to pull off the upset.

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World Cup draw 2022: All the results

The 2022 FIFA World Cup draw is officially in the books and we have the group stage schedule all mapped out. It's time to break down which two teams have the best chance to qualify from each group ahead of the kickoff of the event in November.

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Real Madrid win, extend La Liga lead with eye on Chelsea

Real Madrid's advantage atop La Liga is back to double digits after an easy win over Getafe. With seven matches left in the season, Los Merengues have a 12-point lead and they get set for a massive Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Chelsea.

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Updated World Cup groups: Draw results

The World Cup draw is set for all eight groups ahead of the 2022 event kicking off on Nov. 21 in Qatar. Only two teams will advance from each group, and fans will have seven months to debate what will happen and who will make it to the knockouts.

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CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings & results

CONCACAF World Cup qualifying had three automatic berths to the Qatar 2022 World Cup on the line. The fourth-place finisher in the octagonal will advance to play an intercontinental playoff for the final ticket to Qatar 2022.

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Mexico win, advance to 8th straight World Cup

El Tri clinched a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over El Salvador at the Estadio Azteca to continue its 32-year streak of qualifying for the marquee event. The quarterfinals will be the target in Qatar.

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Canada lose, but still top qualifying table

Sure, Canada finished atop the CONCACAF qualifying group against all predictions, but the loss to Panama was costly: It means that Canada drops into Pot 4 for the World Cup Draw after two defeats in March.

Kyle Bonn

CONMEBOL qualifying final standings & results

The four direct tickets to Qatar 2022 have been claimed and Peru captured the fifth-place position which will see it battle a team from the Asian confederation in a World Cup playoff in June.

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Mexico wins, World Cup spot virtually clinched

It wasn't pretty, but Mexico got the job done by beating last-place Honduras 1-0 in San Pedro Sula to all but clinch a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. El Tri wasn't inspired in attack, but found a way to get the goal it needed to avoid final day drama.

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Why Canada has finally reached a men's World Cup after 37 years

There are a host of factors that have contributed to the Canadian men's national team finally getting to a first World Cup in nearly 40 years.

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History makers: Canada men qualify to first World Cup in 37 years

They did it. Against the odds, Canada qualified to the nation's first men's World Cup since 1986 and they did it in style with a 4-0 win over Jamaica as Les Rouges continue to be the class of the region.

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Honduras vs. Mexico: TV, streaming & betting

Mexico can potentially clinch a World Cup berth against last-place Honduras, but any trip to San Pedro Sula can prove complicated. If Costa Rica secures a win before Mexico kick off, the pressure will truly be on El Tri.

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Is Messi retiring from Argentina?

Lionel Messi fans are sure to savor every match that he plays for Argentina through the World Cup after the superstar hinted that things could change after Qatar 2022. His teammate, Angel Di Maria, already made clear the end is near for him.

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Argentina put on show in qualifying home finale

Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria gave the La Bombonera crowd a show in Buenos Aires, leading Argentina to a comprehensive 3-0 win over last-place Venezuela in their 2022 World Cup qualifying home finale.

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Champions League Round of 16 schedule, dates & times

The schedule is set for the eight Champions League Round of 16 knockout matchups. Here are the dates and times for both legs of each series.

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Abramovich sanctioned: What it means for Chelsea

The UK government has officially sanctioned Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, imposing restrictions on the club and its potential sale. Here's what the sanctions mean for Chelsea moving forward.

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Sounders win big, one foot in Champions League semis

The Seattle Sounders dominated Mexican side Club Leon with a 3-0 first-leg win that puts them in the driver's seat for the second leg in Mexico on March 17 with a Champions League semifinal berth at stake.

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Why Messi's Ballon d'Or was a Lewandowski snub

The world's media crowned Messi again, but in the process they snubbed the world's greatest forward.

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Mexico soccer riot: Arrests, sanctions in Liga MX

Arrests and league sanctions are expected as Mexican soccer grapples with one of the darkest days in its history after violence between supporters of Atlas and Queretaro led to the suspension of the league.

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How to watch the Carabao Cup final

The first of three major domestic titles in England will be hoisted on Feb. 27 as two heavyweights aim to succeed Manchester City as Carabao Cup champions.

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Charlotte FC's MLS debut: It went better than you think

Charlotte FC's first competitive match in club history wasn't the hapless display you'd expect from a typical expansion team. Despite some bad breaks and a 3-0 loss, there was plenty to like from the MLS newbies.

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Neymar's epic penalty fail might be worst of season

The PSG star had a chance to fuel a memorable comeback, but instead he killed his team's momentum and it never scored again in a 3-1 defeat that brought the star-studded Parisian side back down to earth.

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Ronaldo drought ends, Man United back in top four

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-less stretch finally ends and Manchester United benefits with a 2-0 win over Brighton that sends the Red Devils into fourth place in the Premier League.

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Champions League final group standings: Tables, results, highlights

The 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League group stage wrapped up with only 16 teams advancing to the knockouts.

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Super Bowl in London in 2026? Report says bid considered

America's favorite sporting event could be going global in a few years, with England's Daily Mail claiming that the NFL's London home envisions bidding for the marquee event on the U.S. sports calendar.

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Chelsea captures FIFA Club World Cup on late penalty

The Blues needed a penalty kick deep in extra time to beat South American champion Palmeiras in the final and add the one international trophy that was missing from the English club's trophy cabinet.

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Man United stopped again: 1-1 vs. Saints

It happened to Manchester United once again: The Red Devils started strong and took the lead only for a competitive Southampton side to equalize after the break in an action-packed match.

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Antonio on Zouma cat video: "Worse than racism?"

West Ham forward Michail Antonio was asked about whether his teammate Kurt Zouma should be further punished for the abuse of his pet cat. The Jamaican posed a question in response.

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Copa Libertadores 2022 schedule, TV & streaming

The Copa Libertadores is the equivalent of the UEFA Champions League for South America, crowning a club as the best in the region.

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Moyes, West Ham ripped for starting cat-kicking Zouma

The decision to include Kurt Zouma in the West Ham starting lineup less than 24 hours after a video surfaced on social media showing him abusing his pet cat was not met kindly by fans and pundits.

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Why Monterrey crashed out of FIFA Club World Cup

Los Rayados went into Abu Dhabi with high expectations of facing Palmeiras in the semis and reaching the final. But their Club World Cup dream came to an end against Egypt's Al Ahly.

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Giroud, AC Milan fight back to beat Inter

The Milan derby has major Serie A title implications with Inter Milan having the chance to virtually knock AC Milan out of the race.

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AFCON matches today: Final set for Sunday

Senegal will meet Egypt in the final of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in a matchup that will see Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane go head-to-head for the title.

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AFCON 2022 group standings: Final tables

See which teams emerged from the group stage at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and how they fared in the knockouts.

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AFCON 2022 schedule: Every match, TV & streaming

The 2022 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is into the semifinals with four teams left to compete for the championship on Feb. 6 in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde.

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USA wins in cold, nears World Cup berth

The U.S. national team took care of business in the frigid conditions of Minnesota, scoring three times against last-place Honduras to remain in second place in the qualifying table.

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Arsenal transfers: Gunners miss on Vlahovic

The Gunners were thought be busy on the 2022 winter transfer market to ensure a top-four finish in the Premier League, but the Gunners only thinned the squad further.

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Mexico vs. Panama: TV, stream lineups & betting

The Mexican national team is hosting a massive World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Azteca against a Panama team which believes it can upset El Tri and move closer to securing a berth to Qatar 2022.

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Brazil puts on a show, 4-0 vs. Paraguay

Brazil continued its undefeated march to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a dominant 4-0 win over Paraguay, eliminating the Albirroja in the process.

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Transfer Deadline Day: All the moves

We tracked the major signings across Europe's top leagues as the January 2022 transfer window came to a close.

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How the USA can qualify to the World Cup

Here's a closer look at the scenarios facing the U.S. men's national team as it seeks to banish the memories of its 2018 World Cup qualifying failure and advance to Qatar 2022.

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Mexico blanked: Ticos hold El Tri to Azteca draw

El Tri failed to create many meaningful scoring chances against a Costa Rica team that defended well and with better finishing could have come away with the win.

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica: TV, stream & bet

El Tri aims to move one step closer to 2022 World Cup qualification when it hosts Costa Rica in the first of three straight matches at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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Mexico comeback: El Tri wins in Jamaica

It was looking bleak for Mexico in Jamaica, down 1-0 to the 10-man Reggae Boyz. But some key substitutions and fantastic play form Alexis Vega turned the result around.

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Refs are the stars in wild Ecuador-Brazil match

In one of the most incident-filled matches of 2022 South American World Cup qualifying, the teams came away with a draw that ultimately suits both sides.

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Jamaica vs. Mexico: TV, stream & lineups

El Tri head to The Office in Kingston hoping to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track after two straight losses.

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Man United up to 4th: Late goal ends Hammers

Marcus Rashford scored a goal with the final kick of the game as Manchester United overtook West Ham for fourth place in the Premier League standings.

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AFCON group scenarios: How each team advanced

The tournament has its final field of 16 teams that can continue dreaming of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde on Feb. 6.

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FIFA The Best awards: Voting results

The 2022 FIFA The Best awards took place on Monday and Robert Lewandowski finally won the award after missing out on the Ballon d'Or and the Globe Soccer awards.

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Man City beats Chelsea; title race over?

Pep Guardiola's men moved to 13 points clear at the top and now only Liverpool realistically stand between them and another title.

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The Ronaldo interview: CR7 sends clear message

During a candid interview running over 20 minutes, the Red Devils star had a clear message for teammates and Man United management.

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True Clasico: Real beats Barca in Supercopa

Real Madrid needed extra time to knock off a rejuvenated Barcelona which went blow-for-blow with the La Liga leaders.

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FA Cup 4th Round draw results: All the matchups

The draw for the FA Cup's Round of 32 took place on Sunday, Jan. 9 with the 32 teams paired up in 16 matches that will be played from February 4-7.

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Messi out with COVID: When he might play again

Messi is stuck in Argentina after testing positive for COVID-19 and PSG revealed that he won't be able to travel to France until he tests negative.

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Who is Ricardo Pepi? Meet the $20m teen sensation

One of the most promising prospects in American soccer just landed a $20 million transfer deal to the Bundesliga. Here's what makes Pepi and his rise so special.

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Chelsea rips referee: Mane should've seen red

Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta and manager Thomas Tuchel were both critical of referee Anthony Taylor for failing to punish Sadio Mane's elbow after six seconds.

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Lukaku-Tuchel meet Monday: How we got here

Both player and coach confirmed the Monday face-to-face meeting after Tuchel left Lukaku out of the Liverpool match.

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Pulisic the LeBron James of soccer? Twitter didn't get it

After Pulisic scored vs. Liverpool in the big match of the EPL weekend, Chelsea's official Twitter handle made a reference that not everyone understood.

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Chelsea, Liverpool put on a show, but no one wins

Liverpool was cruising 2-0 early at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea mounted a sensational comeback and the 2-2 draw held up. It's a result that helps neither team.

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Snubbed again: Mbappe beats Lewa for Globe Soccer Award

Robert Lewandowski was snubbed again for one of the 2021 honors, as Kylian Mbappe won the Globe Soccer Award for best men's player over the Bayern Munich star.

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Which USMNT players deserve a call back after milestone win?

The USMNT scrapped to a late win and a handful of players took the opportunity to show they have more to give in January.

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CONCACAF Champions League draw results

The draw for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League established the bracket from the Round of 16 through the May 2022 final.

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MLS Expansion Draft results: Charlotte's five picks

Charlotte FC came away with three players and executed two big-money trades in the Expansion Draft, bolstering its inaugural roster that's slowly taking shape ahead of its 2022 expansion season.

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Champions League draw do-over: Errors that led to redo

There were two mistakes caught that ultimately resulted in the repeating of the draw, which UEFA blamed on third-party software.

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Champions League Re-Draw: Round of 16 set

UEFA ordered a re-draw after errors in the original procedures which it says were caused by a software malfunction.

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Champions League re-draw: Matchups, seeds & rules

The Round of 16 draw was redone after errors forced UEFA to void the first set of matches. Teams like Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Liverpool will feel hard done by.

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Champions League re-draw: PSG faces Real Madrid

Mistakes were committed in the original draw, and UEFA was forced to repeat it. The PSG vs. Manchester United matchup was replaced by PSG vs. Real Madrid.

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Europa League playoffs draw results

There are a host of compelling matches in the Europa League playoffs: FC Barcelona facing Napoli, Lazio meeting Porto and Real Sociedad up against RB Leipzig.

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Real Madrid vs. Atletico: Watch & bet the derby

The Madrid derby has the potential to blow the La Liga title race wide open as we near the midway point of the season. Or it could be the beginning of the end for champions Atletico.

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Premier League big four get calls; all win via penalty

It's one of those coincidences that makes people take notice: The Premier League's big four clubs all won their Matchday 16 contests via penalties that generated plenty of discussion.

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NYCFC wins first MLS Cup in dramatic final

NYCFC won its first trophy of any kind, surviving extra time and a penalty-kick shootout in Portland after conceding the latest goal in MLS Cup history.

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MLS Cup final: Timbers vs. NYCFC for 2021 title

New York City FC and MLS top scorer Taty Castellanos are in their first MLS Cup final, traveling to Portland to face the Timbers, who will host their first title match.

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MLS 2021 playoffs schedule, matches, TV & odds

The Portland Timbers will host NYCFC for MLS Cup 2021 on Saturday, December 11 for the 26th league championship.

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What was he thinking? Raul's bizarre red card vs. Man City

It's one of the strangest red cards you'll see in the Premier League: Wolves forward Raul Jimenez was sent off for two yellow cards in just 30 seconds in a bizarre sequence.

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Liga MX final: Leon vs. Atlas on Thursday

The first leg of the Liga MX liguilla final will be played on Thursday night in Leon, with Atlas hosting the decisive leg on Sunday.

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Complete Champions League schedule, TV & streaming

There is one final knockout round berth that remains unclaimed heading into the final day of the group stage on Dec. 9.

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Barcelona out of Champions League: How it happened

FC Barcelona failed to qualify from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over 20 years.

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Champions League scenarios: Tiebreakers & stakes

Everything you need to know ahead of the group-stage finales, beginning with the final verdicts in Groups A through D on Tuesday.

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Which teams are in the UEFA Champions League?

A total of 32 European clubs will be part of the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League group stage.

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Florida State vs. BYU for women's soccer title

The Seminoles and the Cougars face off for the NCAA women's soccer title on Monday in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Decimated Philly hosts NYCFC for trip to MLS Cup final

The undermanned Philadelphia Union, missing several players due to a COVID-19 outbreak, will host NYCFC for the right to play Portland on Dec. 11.

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NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament: Schedule & bracket

The NCAA women's soccer Division I tournament is set to play its final on Monday, Dec. 6 when Florida State faces BYU for the 2021 title.

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Portland vs. RSL: Timbers can host MLS Cup

The Portland Timbers know that a win in the Western Conference final would allow them to host the MLS Cup for the first time in club history.

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PSG escapes again, draws late vs. Lens

Paris Saint-Germain needed another late goal, scoring in stoppage time to salvage a draw at Lens. It's the second straight Ligue 1 draw for PSG.

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Liguilla MX 2021: Tigres, Pumas, Atlas, Leon in semis

The Liga MX semifinals see three of the top four seeds in action, plus the surprise package Pumas UNAM.

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Ronaldo makes history, Man United beats Arsenal

CR7 scored twice as the Red Devils registered a big 3-2 victory over the Gunners to take them within three points of the top four in the Premier League.

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Fair play? Arsenal's bizarre goal vs. Man United is allowed

One of the strangest goals you'll ever see was scored at Old Trafford and it involved a goalkeeper hurt by his own teammate. Arsenal took advantage to score.

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Ballon d'Or results: Messi wins No. 7

The 2021 Ballon d'Or awards were handed out in Paris and the Argentine superstar took home a record 7th honor.

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Ronaldo fires back at Messi & Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese superstar didn't take well to the comment by the France Football chief editor published in the New York Times.

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Ballon d'Or: How to watch & favorites

After a one-year hiatus, the Ballon d'Or will be awarded on Monday, Nov. 29, in Paris.

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Why Ronaldo was benched vs. Chelsea

Man United's caretaker manager was forced to explain the star's surprise benching for the big match against Premier League leaders.

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Sancho nets first EPL goal, Man United ties Chelsea

The Premier League leader was the overwhelming favorite at home, but it couldn't do better than a 1-1 draw against the feisty Red Devils.

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Ronaldo's path to 2022 World Cup: Two matches to Qatar

Portugal will have to get by Turkey before facing Italy or North Macedonia in a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the 2022 World Cup.

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World Cup playoff draw: All the matchups

The European playoffs and the intercontinental playoff matchups are set: One of Portugal or Italy is sure to miss out on Qatar 2022.

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World Cup playoff draw: Portugal, Italy in same bracket

Portugal and Italy cannot both make the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. That's one of the verdicts after the FIFA playoff draws.

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Could Cristiano Ronaldo miss the World Cup?

Portugal will need to survive two playoff knockout matches in March 2022 if Ronaldo is going to make his 5th straight World Cup.

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Next Man United manager: Latest updates

Ralf Rangnick is reportedly set to take on the interim manager role while the Red Devils continue to eye Mauricio Pochettino for the permanent job.

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Man City beats PSG for first place

Manchester City fell behind to a Kylian Mbappe goal, but came back to win 2-1 and clinch the top seed in Group A, though both made the Round of 16.

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Ronaldo, Sancho send Man United into Rd of 16

In the first game after the firing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man United responded with a big 2-0 Champions League road win to qualify for the knockouts.

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Man United fire Solskjaer, interim search begins

The under-fire manager did not survive the 4-1 loss to Watford and Michael Carrick will take over as caretaker until an interim is named.

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Liverpool crushes Arsenal, moves into 2nd

Four different players scored as Liverpool moved to within four points of leaders Chelsea and handed Arsenal its first loss in nine league matches.

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Messi scores, leads 10-man PSG to win

For PSG it was the perfect way to resume the season after the international break with a 3-1 home win, a Messi goal and a strong performance by its stars.

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Canada beats Mexico, moves into 1st place

The weather is going to be a factor when Canada welcomes Mexico with a chance for the winner to go first place in the World Cup qualifying standings.

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Argentina clinches World Cup spot after Brazil draw

It was another physical, hard-nosed battle between heavyweights, but the scoreless draw that resulted was enough to see Argentina lock up a World Cup spot.

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USA escapes from Jamaica with a point

The U.S. men's national team would be able to move a step closer to World Cup qualification if it can secure all three points in Jamaica and practically dash the Reggae Boyz's already-faint hopes.

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Argentina vs. Brazil: Messi & Co. can qualify to Qatar

Argentina could join Brazil and book its ticket for next year's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with four matches left to play in South America. But it will need to start by handing Brazil its first loss.

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Canada vs. Mexico: Can El Tri bounce back in cold?

The pressure is mounting on Gerardo "Tata" Martino after only his first loss in qualifying, but his third straight to archrivals USA. Another misstep against Canada could make for a cold, cold winter.

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Jamaica vs. USA: Trap game for USMNT?

Sitting atop the qualifying standings and coming off a win over Mexico, the USA is riding high. But a tricky match against Jamaica awaits.

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Pulisic's T-shirt vs. Mexico: Who is Man in the Mirror?

The USMNT superstar sent a clear message to Mexico and its captain, Memo Ochoa, during his celebration with the words "Man in the Mirror," which were printed on his undershirt.

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Dos a Cero: USA beats Mexico again

The Americans dealt its rival Mexico a third straight loss in 2021, registering a familiar 2-0 result in Ohio against El Tri. The USA is now top of the World Cup qualifying group, knocking Mexico off the perch.

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Argentina wins again, unbeaten run continues

Lionel Messi started off the bench, but it didn't matter: Angel Di Maria got the decisive goal and Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez kept the clean sheet in goal as Argentina moved to 26 matches unbeaten ahead of a titanic showdown against Brazil on Tuesday.

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USA vs. Mexico: How to watch World Cup qualifier

One of the best rivalries in football will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, where the USA will attempt to catch Mexico in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings as it bids to make the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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Mexico's World Cup qualifying roster vs. USA, Canada

Mexico manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino revealed El Tri's 26 players for arguably the two toughest trips on the road to the 2022 World Cup, to the USA and Canada.

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USMNT roster: Pulisic back for World Cup qualifiers

After returning to action for Chelsea, Christian Pulisic will rejoin the U.S. men's national team for World Cup qualifying and a big match against Mexico.

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Why no VAR in CONCACAF qualifying?

Referees will not have the assistance of VAR during the World Cup qualifiers in the CONCACAF region. That is different from what's occurring in Europe, Asia and South America.

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Soccer's own Harding-Kerrigan drama? What's happening at PSG

Details are just beginning to emerge, but Animata Diallo has been arrested in connection with an attack on a teammate, who she's competing with for a starting spot at PSG.

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Mexican coaching legend under fire for homophobic, sexist comments

FC Juarez manager Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti made the remarks in a bizarre opening to his postgame press conference following the final match of the Liga MX regular season vs. Tigres.

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MLS standings tiebreakers: How they work

The MLS standings tiebreakers come into play if teams are tied on points in their conference standings. They work a little differently than they do in other world leagues.

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Neymar dedicates goals to Brazilian pop star killed in plane crash

After scoring twice in Ligue 1, Brazilian superstar Neymar unveiled a message paying tribute to Marilia Mendonca, a popular Brazilian singer who died in an aerial disaster.

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Liga MX 2021 Apertura: Updated results, standings in Mexican soccer

The Liga MX season is underway and will see the top 12 teams in the standings advance to the postseason, popularly referred to as the liguilla. Each team will play 17 matches during the regular season, which wraps Nov. 7.

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Liga MX 2021 Apertura: Resultados y tabla de posiciones

Sigue los últimos resultados de la Liga MX Apertura 2021 y vea la tabla de posiciones actualizada. Los primeros 12 equipos clasificados al final de temporada regular tendrán la oportunidad de disputar la liguilla del fútbol mexicano en noviembre.

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Liga MX 2021: Upcoming matches, TV, streaming

Check out the latest Liga MX match schedule along with TV and streaming information to watch the top of Mexican league soccer in the USA.

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Liga MX 2021 Apertura: Partidos de hoy

Encuentra aquí toda la información de TV y streaming en Estados Unidos para seguir la próxima fecha del futbol mexicano Liga MX Apertura 2021.

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PSG schedule: Time, TV & highlights

Lionel Messi will miss the match against Bordeaux, but he will have extended time to recover ahead of PSG's following match against Nantes on Nov. 20 at home against Nantes.

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Why is Messi not playing today?

PSG star Lionel Messi will miss the Champions League match at RB Leipzig after being subbed out at halftime of the Oct. 29 Ligue 1 match against LOSC Lille.

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No contest: Man City dominates Man United in derby win

Manchester City dominated in the first half and then went on cruise control in the second, taking all three points at Old Trafford on a Manchester United own goal and a Bernardo Silva tally.

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Best bets: Man United vs. Man City

Three bets to consider for the Manchester derby that will be held at Old Trafford on Saturday on Matchday 11 of the English Premier League season.

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Champions League scenarios: Who's in, who's out?

With only three matches left in the group stage, verdicts are already being handed out ahead of the knockout rounds in February.

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Champions League best bets: Wednesday picks

Check out out two picks for Wednesday's eight-match slate: They are focused on a road favorite and an underdog playing at home.

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Ronaldo scores twice, rescues Man United in Italy

Cristiano Ronaldo led another incredible Manchester United comeback, coming from behind twice to equalize against Atalanta, including a goal in second-half stoppage time. It's the second straight match he's foiled La Dea.

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Manchester United schedule: Times, TV & highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Manchester United into a key Champions League clash against Atalanta in Bergamo, Italy. The Red Devils aim to solidify their place atop Group F.

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Gignac gives Tigres big win over Chivas

Andre-Pierre Gignac delivered two fantastic finishes that gave Tigres a 2-1 win which put it within reach of a direct berth to the liguilla quarterfinals. Chivas has work to do on the final day of the season.

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Man United responds with big win at Spurs

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly has three games to save his job and thanks to a change of formation he saw Manchester United win the first one, earn a convincing 3-0 win at Tottenham.

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PSG beats champs, after Messi subbed at HT

PSG went down 1-0 at home to defending champs Lille and found a way to come from behind without Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi, who was subbed at halftime.

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Mexico falls to Ecuador 3-2 in Charlotte

Despite the loss, some Mexico players are hoping they did enough to earn another call-up when the first team is back together for World Cup qualifying.

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Lloyd retires: Why she subbed out

Carli Lloyd was subbed out in her final USWNT match and removed her jersey to unveil one with her married name. Here's what's next for the U.S. legend.

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Carli Lloyd's final USWNT match tonight

U.S. national team legend Carli Lloyd will play her final match of an illustrious international career that will see her go down as one of the all-time greats.

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How did Ronaldo escape a red card?

Manchester United's star lashed out with a violent kick that many thought was deserving of a red card when he shot the ball into the midsection of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

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PSG held 0-0 by Marseille after red card

PSG settled for a 0-0 draw in one of its toughest road matches of the Ligue 1 season, escaping with a result from Marseille's Stade Velodrome after a red card to Achraf Hakimi.

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Real Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou

The first El Clasico of the season goes to Real Madrid which was clinical on both sides of the ball, as Barcelona continued to struggle to create in attack. David Alaba and Lucas Vasquez got the goals.

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Liverpool thrash Man United 5-0, Salah nets hat trick

Manchester United suffered its worst loss of the season at the hands of an unstoppable Liverpool team which remains undefeated and showed why it's a contender for the Premier League title.

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Man United vs. Liverpool: Can United stay in title hunt?

The Red Devils cannot afford to lose, and even a draw would be costly against undefeated Liverpool. Two in-form superstars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah, go head to head.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: First El Clasico of the season

Sunday's El Clasico sets up to be a dramatic showdown at the Camp Nou that could go a long way toward determining this season's league champion in Spain's La Liga.

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USWNT shut out at home: Here's what happened

No team had been able to stop the U.S. women's national soccer team from scoring on home soil since July 2017. It happened in the penultimate match of Carli Lloyd's career.

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Ronaldo, Man United pull off epic comeback win

Down 2-0 at halftime, the Red Devils scored three unanswered goals in the second half to clinch a huge Champions League home win.

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Messi, Mbappe lead PSG to win vs. Leipzig

PSG had to come from behind to beat German side RB Leipzig 3-2 with the superstars proving the key to victory as the Parisians stay top in Group A.

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No more EA FIFA? Explaining potential changes to video game scene

The highest-selling video game in history could be facing changes after an apparent impasse between EA Sports and world governing body FIFA.

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Why is Vieira not Arsenal manager? How Gunners job has bypassed Frenchman

On two separate occasions, Patrick Vieira seemed a strong candidate to become Arsenal manager. It hasn't happened yet.

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Arsenal vs. Palace: TV, stream & betting odds

Former Arsenal great Patrick Vieira will lead Crystal Palace against the Gunners, who are looking to go five straight undefeated.

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Man United in crisis, Leicester win 4-2

Manchester United is in crisis after getting battered by Leicester City as the Red Devils' 29-match away unbeaten streak is finally broken.

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Mo Salah: Best player in the world?

Mohamed Salah continues to shine for Liverpool. After his goal and assist against defending champions Manchester City, Salah was back wreaking havoc against Watford.

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Brazil crushes Uruguay as newest star emerges

Neymar, Raphinha and the Brazilian national team put on a show for the fans at the Amazon's Arena, scoring four times against a Uruguay side known for its fight and defensive ability.

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Messi, Argentina rack up latest qualifying win

It wasn't the same scintillating performance that Lionel Messi & Co. logged on Sunday, but the Argentines still got the job done, using a Lautaro Martinez goal to secure their latest World Cup qualifying win.

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Brazil vs. Uruguay: Neymar faces Suarez

It's the marquee match of the 12th round of matches in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying as undefeated Brazil welcome fourth-place Uruguay.

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Messi & Argentina host Peru on Thursday

The Albiceleste are cruising so far during World Cup qualifying, but a desperate Peru is determined to leave the Estadio Monumental with at least a draw.

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Mexico gets easy 2-0 win in El Salvador

The Mexican national team closed out the October international window atop the World Cup qualifying standings with a win at the Estadio Cuscatlan in El Salvador.

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El Salvador vs. Mexico: TV, lineups & betting odds

First-place Mexico is the favorite when it travels to face El Salvador in the Estadio Cuscatlan, but El Tri is fully aware of the kind of hostile reception that will be in store.

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USA gets big home win vs. Costa Rica

The U.S. men's national team got all three points at home in a match they needed to have against Costa Rica. Up next is USA vs. Mexico on Friday, Nov. 12.

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USMNT eyes redemption vs. Costa Rica

The U.S. men's national team hopes to erase the memory of Sunday's loss to Panama when it faces the Ticos in Columbus.

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Ronaldo's records: Latest milestone set

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues to add records to his legendary career resume.

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Even Messi couldn't believe he scored this goal

Ever since winning the Copa America in the summer, Lionel Messi is having fun again with Argentina and it showed against Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier.

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What the USMNT can learn from the USWNT

One of the reasons the U.S. men's national team failed to make the 2018 FIFA World Cup was team chemistry. The U.S. women's national team has made it a priority post-Olympics.

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USA suffers first qualifying loss to Panama

On the four-year anniversary of the lowest point in USMNT history, the Americans suffered their first loss in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and for the first time ever it came against Panama.

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Mexico vs. Honduras: El Tri badly needs a win

After a 1-1 draw against Canada in its last outing and three straight road games coming up, Mexico needs three points in the worst way against struggling Honduras.

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Canada gets it done, holds Mexico to 1-1 tie

The Mexican national team is typically automatic at home, but a feisty Canadian side gave El Tri a serious test.

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Pepi does it again: USA beats Jamaica

The U.S. men's national team will be satisfied with nothing less than a victory in its fourth World Cup qualifier and second on home soil.

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Mexico vs. Canada qualifier: No. 1 vs No. 2

The Canadians believe they can pull off the upset and win for the first time ever on Mexican soil in this battle of qualifying contenders.

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USMNT vs. Jamaica: Only a win will do for USA

The U.S. men's national team hosts Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier in Austin, Texas, and the Americans won't be happy with anything short of a win.

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NWSL players stop matches, outline demands

In the first matches played since a report in The Athletic exposed allegations of sexual coercion and other abuse, the NWSL's players took a stand and made their voices heard.

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Explaining the NWSL scandal rocking women's pro soccer

The fallout continues from The Athletic's report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in the National Women's Soccer League.

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Italy goes down, Spain snaps record streak

Only three months after meeting in a memorable Euro 2021 semifinal at Wembley Stadium, Italy and Spain go head-to-head once again with a spot in another final on the line.

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Italy's record unbeaten streak snapped at 37 games

The Azzurri set a new mark for longest streak of matches without a loss, going 37 unbeaten before Spain handed Italy its first loss since a setback to Portugal back in September 2018.

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UEFA Nations League: TV, streaming, rules & prize money

Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 UEFA Nations League finals that will be played in Italy, featuring the host nation, Spain, Belgium and France

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What Mbappe's interviews tell us about his future

The star striker for PSG and France has finally broken his silence and discussed several controversial topics from his rumored transfer to Real Madrid and his relationship with Neymar and Messi

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Man City, Liverpool put on a show: 2-2 at Anfield

Two of the best teams in the world put on a spectacle of football at Anfield Road in a thrilling draw that was full of world-class quality and plays.

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PSG suffers first loss of the season

With Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe all in the starting lineup, PSG was still shut out at Rennes to halt an eight-game winning streak.

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FIFA 22: Top USMNT players

The EA Sports "FIFA" video game's latest player ratings have Christian Pulisic atop the ranking of best USMNT players, but No. 2 may come as a surprise.

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Arsenal crushes Spurs for derby win

The Gunners have surpassed Tottenham in the Premier League standings after a convincing 3-1 victory during which it showed few flaws across every sector of the field.

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Best bets: Arsenal vs. Tottenham

Betting angles to consider when the Gunners host London rivals Spurs in the sixth Premier League game for both teams this Sunday.

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Goalkeeper shows up Ronaldo, taunts Man United fans

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez loves playing mind games. They worked for him in a 1-0 win over Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United.

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Best bets: Chelsea vs. Manchester City

How to play one of the biggest showdowns in world football: Chelsea vs. Manchester City. There are some clear trends that are hard to bet against.

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Premier League best bets & updated odds

Latest betting odds and picks for the EPL matches taking place between Saturday and Monday.

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Pochettino was right: Messi out injured after sub

Lionel Messi was not happy after coming off the field in his debut in front of the Paris Saint-Germain faithful, but the injury was serious enough that he's out vs. FC Metz.

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Ronaldo vs. Messi: Who's the highest-paid soccer player in the world?

Forbes published its updated list of the most handsomely compensated players in global football and only one of the two superstars finished on top.

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Cincy set for USWNT goal fest vs. Paraguay

After a 9-0 rout of Paraguay in Cleveland on Thursday, U.S. women's national team fans will expect the same at TQL Stadium on Tuesday.

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Monterrey blank rivals Tigres in Clasico Regio

The match was a lot closer than the final score may indicate: Tigres had plenty of opportunities, but Rayados still overtook them in the standings by virtue of a 2-0 win.

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PSG nets late winner vs. Lyon, stays perfect in Ligue 1

A late Mauro Icardi header gave PSG a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Lyon at the Parc des Princes in a dramatic finish to the marquee matchup in Week 6 of the Ligue 1 season. The triumph allowed PSG to stay perfect with six straight wins to start the campaign.

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Chelsea go top after London derby win vs. Spurs

Chelsea dominated Tottenham Hotspur in the second half on its way to its latest shutout win, 3-0 over its London rivals. The win sends the Blues top of the English Premier League with a match against Manchester City up next.

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Ronaldo scores, Man United wins 2-1 on late PK save

West Ham failed to convert a potential equalizing penalty deep in stoppage time after ex-loanee Jesse Lingard fired home a winner against his former team. Cristiano Ronaldo and Said Benrahma exchanged first-half goals.

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Premier League odds & best bets

All the betting info you need to help you make your picks for Matchday 5 of the English Premier League season.

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Lloyd scores five, USWNT wins 9-0 rout

The U.S. women's national team flexed its muscle in its first match since the 2021 Olympics, routing an overmatched Paraguay at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

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