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2024-25 UEFA Champions League
Champions League matchday 1 top games, stock watch: Real Madrid on track, Milan in trouble
The Champions League returned with a ton of fun in matchday one, but what have we learned after seeing all 36 teams in action? Let's break down the best players, the best matches and which teams are rising or falling.
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UCL talking points: Is the new format a winner? Best and worst teams, more
After match day one of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
TOP HEADLINES
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Champions League as it happened: Monaco stun Barcelona, Atalanta hold Arsenal
Monaco defeated Barcelona after the LaLiga club went down to 10 men, Atletico clinched a late winner vs. Leipzig and Arsenal tied against Atalanta.
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TURKISH SUPER LIG
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Mourinho's mind games vs Osimhen's boot - Who will rule Istanbul?
As Fenerbahçe prepare to host Galatasaray in the first Intercontinental Derby of the Turkish football season, all eyes will be on the biggest Süper Lig arrivals this season by far - José Mourinho and Victor Osimhen.
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AFRICANS ABROAD
Osimhen is Galatasaray's darling, as Nigeria's strikers bounce back
It may have been a testing international break for the Super Eagles, but Nigeria's high-profile attacking talents enjoying a strong return to form this past gameweek.
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Inter's scoreless draw against Manchester City shows that Citizens aren't invincible
Manchester City were unable to break through in their scoreless draw against Internazionale, proving that they are a team that can be beaten.
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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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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City vs. Premier League: 115 charges, but what's at stake?
The hearing into Man City's 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules begins Monday, and the ramifications could be huge.
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NWSL
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New USL Super League: Threat to the NWSL, or helping hand to boost women's soccer?
The USL Super League is launching as a top-flight women's soccer league even though the NWSL is already thriving in the United States.
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THE TOE POKE
The world's most stylish kits for the 2024-25 season that you probably missed
From Mexico to Greece to Brazil, here is our pick of a dozen of the most stylish, chic and debonair jerseys that you will find anywhere this season.
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Top Headlines
- Raya heroics help Arsenal claim draw at Atalanta
- Ex-Man United forward Martial joins AEK Athens
- Luis Enrique on Mbappé exit: The team is the star
- Ex-Arsenal player arrested for drug smuggling
- Leicester's Cooper claims 'proof' of VAR error
- Madrid's Courtois backs Rodri on strike action
- Arteta confirms Ødegaard injury is 'significant'
- De Bruyne gives City injury scare for Arsenal clash
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
