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Carro's outspoken ambition takes Leverkusen to unimaginable heights

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro didn't grow up in football, but his outside-the-box thinking is turning the club into the Bundesliga's best.

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THURSDAY'S GAMES

UCL live blog: Arsenal visit Atalanta, Barcelona go to Monaco

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NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

MVP Tracker: Rodman is in top 10; can she catch Banda and Chawinga?

With only six rounds of play left in the regular season, the penultimate edition of ESPN's NWSL MVP Tracker features a list that is down to 10 names.

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Does USL Super League threaten NWSL, or simply boost women's soccer?

The USL Super League is launching as a top-flight competition even though the NWSL is already thriving.

TRANSFER TALK

LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid linked with Arsenal's Saliba

Real Madrid are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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MUST-SEE MLS GOALS

Anderson Julio scores wonder goal for RSL from just inside midfield

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Aleksei Miranchuk scores a sensational goal outside the box for Atlanta

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WEDNESDAY IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Manchester City are not invincible, as Inter show

Inter's performance laid out their credentials as Champions League challengers, while also showing that Man City can be stopped.

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Frank Leboeuf disappointed by PSG in 1-0 win over Girona

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BARCA'S NEXT GENERATION

Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?

Having turned to their youngsters in a moment of need, Barca have been repaid in brilliant fashion ahead of the club's first Champions League game of the season.

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ENGLISH WSL SEASON SET TO BEGIN

Five big questions, plus predictions, that could shape the WSL

Is the WSL title Chelsea's to lose this season? Or will they take time to get over the exit of Emma Hayes? Here are our predictions for the WSL.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK!

Ranking all 36 Champions League teams: Can anyone stop Real Madrid or Man City?

The UEFA Champions League has had a revamp, and here's how the 36-team field rates going into matchday one.

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As the new-look Champions League begins, here's how the format works

Europe's biggest club competition is back, but things are a little different. Here's a guide to how it all works.

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