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Replacing De Bruyne: How Man City could rebuild their midfield
Manchester City have to rebuild their midfield in the summer and replace one of their best-ever players in Kevin De Bruyne. How can they do it?

Are Man City now favourites for the Champions League spots?
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LALIGA
REAL MADRID
What's gone wrong at Real Madrid? Issues can be fixed but there's not much time
Real Madrid's failure to reach the Champions League's latter stages has exposed the issues within the team, the coach and the club's transfer strategy
Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing
Even if it has not been Manchester City's best season, their last-minute win against Aston Villa can provide an extra boost to qualify for the Champions League.

BARÇA GROW LALIGA LEAD
Dani Olmo breaks through early in second half in Barcelona's win vs. Mallorca

THE TOE POKE
Touchline tuxedos: Barcelona SC's Castillo is soccer's most stylish coach
Segundo Castillo has been adding some serious drip to the touchline during Barcelona de Guayaquil's games by sporting an array of colored tuxedos.

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Caiya Hanks' delightful finish makes it 2-1 in Thorns' win

EVERY BLADE OF GRASS
Ranked: Of Europe's 96 top-flight clubs, which cover the most ground the fastest?
We rank every team in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 by how much they sprint.
Europe's tightest title races: Serie A playoff? 6 potential champions?
Liverpool have ensured there has been no Premier League title race to speak of, but there are leagues across Europe heading for white-knuckle finales.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Bruno, Wharton for midfield revamp
Manchester United want Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to strengthen in midfield. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Would Matheus Cunha be a smart signing for Man United?
Marcus Rashford at a crossroads: Can he star at Man United again?
Top Headlines
- Source: Rashford eyes Champions League club next
- Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL
- Roman Abramovich to break silence on Chelsea sale
- Poch will only select 'right characters' for USMNT
- Player dies after collapsing ahead of SA match
- Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at Giants ballpark
- Ex-KC GK Schult: Euro teams don't want moms
- TST: Solo, Agüero learn matchups for $1M tourney
- Strikers not as important as you think
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