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Barca's humiliation was their own fault, yet they didn't see it coming
The signs were there for all to see that something like the 8-2 thrashing from Bayern was headed Barcelona's way, except for those who run the club.
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Bayern 8 - Barca 7, Lewa just behind Ronaldo: Stats from Messi's worst loss
Bayern Munich are the first team ever to score eight goals in a UCL knockout match.
Bayern's brilliance, not Barca collapse, the story in historic Champions League contest
Much will be made of Barcelona's collapse and the fallout that will follow, but Friday's game was proof of how Bayern are the best team around.
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Revealed: The Premier League's crazy fixture schedule for 2020-21
We now know how the 2020-21 Premier League season will look. Strap yourselves in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Can Man United persuade Saul to join from Atleti?
Man United are ready to take advantage of Atletico's Champions League exit by throwing money at Saul. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo looking to leave Juventus?
Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti react to Cristiano Ronaldo's agent reportedly exploring interest in the star.
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Nicol: Upamecano won't be at Leipzig for long
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Nicol: Thiago not a typical Liverpool midfielder
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Reasons why Ozil insists on staying at Arsenal
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens explain Mesut Ozil's desires to remain at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
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How Granada went from promotion to Europa League in one season
Everyone thought Granada would join La Liga and go right back down, but the club spending 18 times less than Barca actually qualified for Europe.
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Arsenal investigate £72m Pepe transfer; Barcelona start hunt for new boss
ESPN's Insider Notebook has news on Arsenal's investigation into their £72m move for Nicolas Pepe. Plus: Barcelona start the search for a new boss.
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Serie A was most fun, PL teams don't use subs: Stats of 2019-20 European season
The 2019-20 campaign has been of the strangest seasons in European soccer and even though it's still not quite over, we round up the wildest stats.
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Man United's Fernandes gets on the bus to unveil 2020-21 away kit
Manchester United have unveiled the new away shirt and so, appropriately, have sent their stars on the road for the launch.
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Are you watching, Tom Brady? Kane pulls off impressive NFL catch
Tottenham Hotspur and England captain Harry Kane shows off his ability with a different football.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tyler Adams felt 'pure joy' scoring RB Leipzig's UCL winner
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Adams is Leipzig's unlikely Champions League hero
With Timo Werner gone, Tyler Adams and Leipzig's other lesser lights stepped up when needed.
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How Hansi Flick turned Bayern around
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Burley: Lionel Messi & Barcelona 'were atrocious'
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Do Lyon stand a chance against Manchester City?
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Tyler Adams lauds USMNT youngsters' 'individual talent'
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo looking to leave Juventus?
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Inside Choupo-Moting's redemption story at PSG
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Rodri: Neymar, Mbappe will 'never ever' win a CL with PSG
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Is Romelu Lukaku now one of the best strikers in Europe?
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Hislop: 'Desperately disappointed' over FC Dallas fans booing
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Cannon disgusted by fan boos during anthem kneel
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Are Portland good enough to challenge for MLS Cup?
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Marcotti: Thiago would offer creative plan B for Liverpool
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- Sources: Barca to sack Setien in coming days
- Pique: Barca hit 'rock bottom' in Bayern loss
- 'Unbelievable' Davies killed Barca belief - Kimmich
- Atletico chief to angry fans: 'Buy your own club'
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