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Real Madrid's season is teetering, and now they face Atléti
Real Madrid appeared to be in a renaissance in mid-February but now, just two weeks later, their season could be on the line.
Why Real Madrid have struggled to meet expectations this season
TOP HEADLINES
MLS Power Rankings: No Messi, no problem as Miami goes No. 1
WEEKEND REVIEW
Marcotti's Musings: Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues, more
Real Madrid put in a bad performance vs. Real Betis, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Plus: Napoli miss their chance vs. Inter and Leipzig's struggles continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
European soccer review: Chaos in the FA Cup and Spain's title race
It was a wild FA Cup weekend in England, while LaLiga's title race has taken yet another twist.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
UNITED OUSTED FROM FA CUP
Can anything be salvaged from Man United's mess of a season?
Out of the FA Cup and languishing in 14th place in the Premier League. Ian Darke picks through the pieces of what's left of Man United's disastrous campaign.
Amorim, Man United's big week opens with FA Cup humbling for the holders vs. Fulham
A pivotal week for Manchester United is off to a disastrous start with Sunday's FA Cup exit.
UNFAIRLY JUDGING THE FA CUP?
Is Pep Guardiola justified in criticizing FA Cup ball?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Madrid eye surprise move for Wharton
Scouts from Real Madrid have reportedly been sent to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Simeone: Atletico ready for whatever comes in Madrid derby
READY TO RULE
Soccer's future power rankings: Which teams are tipped to dominate beyond 2025?
Right now, it's clear which teams are owning the present tense (hello, Liverpool), but which teams are set to dominate in the next 3 to 5 years? Let's crunch the numbers and figure it out.
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- United's Obi ineligible for Europa League games
- San Diego FC preps plan to stop anti-gay chant
- Miami CB Allen files to switch from U.S. to Greece
- Geyse: Being at United is 'agonizing, lonely'
- Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP
- Arteta: Arsenal can still go to a 'different level'
- Forest snag last FA Cup quarters spot in shootout
- Sources: Ex-Atleti SD Berta in talks with Arsenal
- Soccer's future power rankings
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Premier League teams that will or won't get Champions League spots
The race for a Champions League spot is hotter than ever, and eight Premier League clubs could go either way. Who will make it, and who will fall short?
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Ranking all 20 Premier League teams by their best game
The Premier League table summarizes how every team performs on average, but it doesn't show you how good any team is capable of being. Let's rank how high the ceiling is for all 20 teams.
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Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first USWNT loss
The first defeat for Emma Hayes since taking the USWNT job was a disappointing one, snapping its run of five straight SheBelieves Cup titles, but the experience will help as this team builds toward the next World Cup.
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Shakhtar Stalevi: The 'made of steel' soccer team in Ukraine
The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But they've gained a purpose, and new life, through soccer.
