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Clinical Arsenal Secure 4-1 Victory Over Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz all found the net as Arsenal dismantled Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in North London.

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Spurs Keeper Antonín Kinský Subbed After 17 Minutes in 3-0 Slump to Atlético

Antonín Kinský was replaced just 17 minutes into the Champions League last 16 first leg after Tottenham conceded three times against Atlético Madrid.

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Donnarumma: Kylian Mbappé Absence Gives Manchester City ‘Advantage’ Over Madrid

Gianluigi Donnarumma claims Manchester City holds the upper hand due to the Kylian Mbappé absence in the Champions League round-of-16.

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Inter Miami Faces Nashville SC in Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16

Inter Miami CF prepares for a high-stakes away leg at Geodis Park, where Nashville SC seeks redemption in the Concacaf Champions Cup knockout stage.

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Pochettino Addresses Real Madrid Shortlist Following USMNT Appointment

Mauricio Pochettino refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid on Tuesday after reports placed him on the club's summer shortlist.

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Arbeloa: Real Madrid Not 'Inferior' Ahead of Man City UCL Clash

Álvaro Arbeloa stated on Tuesday that Real Madrid shouldn't feel inferior to Manchester City before their Champions League round of 16 meeting.

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Finalissima Qatar Update: Spain FA Cancels Flights for March 27 Argentina Clash

Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán confirmed the cancellation of two charter flights ahead of the scheduled March 27 Finalissima in Doha.

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Champions League Tifos Feature Erling Haaland and Music Icons

This season's Champions League tifos showcased Erling Haaland as 'Erling the Great' alongside tributes to Bob Marley and The Beatles.

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Clinical Real Madrid Secure 15th European Cup with 2-0 Win Over Dortmund

Late strikes from Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior ensured Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium to extend their record European title haul.

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Vancouver Whitecaps Secure Top Position in ESPN MLS Power Rankings

Following a three-game opening stretch, the Vancouver Whitecaps have been named the premier team in Major League Soccer according to the latest ESPN rankings.

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FA Cup Quarterfinals: Manchester City Host Liverpool as Port Vale Visit Chelsea

The FA Cup quarterfinals draw pairs Manchester City against Liverpool, while League One's Port Vale prepare for a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.

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MLS Issues Lifetime Bans to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah After Gambling Investigation

Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah have been permanently expelled from Major League Soccer for wagering on league matches, including games in which they participated.

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Five Iranian Soccer Players Granted Humanitarian Visas Following Asian Cup SOS Signal

Following a silent anthem protest and a hand-signal distress call in Brisbane, five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have secured asylum in Australia.

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Trump Urges Australia to Grant Iran Women's Asylum Following Asian Cup Exit

Donald Trump has called for Australia to grant asylum to the Iran women's football team following their Sunday defeat to the Philippines.

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Real Madrid Shortlists Mauricio Pochettino to Replace Álvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid has placed Mauricio Pochettino on a shortlist to replace Álvaro Arbeloa following a 2-1 victory over Celta de Vigo.

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Rooney Backs Mikel Arteta as Arsenal Hold Seven-Point Premier League Lead

Wayne Rooney has dismissed criticism of Mikel Arteta following Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup win at Mansfield and their seven-point lead over Manchester City.

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Alisson Becker Injury Rules Keeper Out of Champions League Trip to Istanbul

Alisson Becker has been excluded from Liverpool's squad for the Champions League tie against Galatasaray following a training ground setback at the AXA Training Centre.

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Rodri Avoids Suspension Following FA Charge for Post-Match Remarks

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has escaped a match ban after admitting to an FA charge regarding his conduct following the 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Cruzeiro Wins 1-0 as Hulk and 22 Others Receive Red Cards in Final

Cruzeiro secured a 1-0 victory over Atlético-MG in the Mineiro Championship final, a match marred by 23 red cards including one for Hulk.

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Jose Mourinho Sent Off as Benfica Draw 2-2 with FC Porto Following Traitor Row

Jose Mourinho was dismissed in the 91st minute of Benfica's 2-2 draw against FC Porto after allegedly kicking a ball at the opposition bench.

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FIFPRO Demands FIFA Action for Iran Women's Safety Following 2-0 Philippines Loss

Global union FIFPRO is demanding that FIFA and the AFC ensure Iran women's safety after the team's 2-0 defeat to the Philippines sparked protests in Australia.

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Graham Arnold Petitions FIFA to Reschedule March 31 Iraq World Cup Playoff in Monterrey

Iraqi national team coach Graham Arnold is seeking a formal postponement of the upcoming World Cup playoff against Bolivia or Suriname due to regional airspace closures.

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Port Vale Stun Sunderland 1-0 to Reach First FA Cup Quarterfinal Since 1954

Port Vale secured a 1-0 victory over Premier League Sunderland thanks to a 28th-minute header by Ben Waine at Vale Park.

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Celtic Secure Shootout Victory at Ibrox Amid Violent Pitch Invasion and Player Assaults

Tomas Cvancara converted the decisive penalty to send Celtic into the Scottish Cup semi-finals before hundreds of fans stormed the Ibrox turf.

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