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The Premier League Crucible Produces Something New: Ideas

England has long relied on imported players, imported coaches, imported best practices. Now it’s trying something new for a change.

Manchester City and Real Madrid Will Eventually Have to Be Themselves

The teams drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal as each tried to prevent the other from playing to its strengths.

The New A.C. Milan Picks Up Where the Old One Left Off

Is there muscle memory to Champions League success? An Italian giant, no longer fallen, is hoping to draw on its own.

Osasuna, Facing Real Madrid in Copa del Rey, Is a Model Club

All fans should want their teams to be more like Osasuna.

PSG or Lens: Who Had the Better Season?

P.S.G. will win another French title this year, and Lens won’t win a thing. But it’s worth asking: Who had the better season?

Playing Lionel Messi and Argentina Will Cost You $5 Million a Game

Five months ago, Argentina won the biggest prize in soccer. Now teams across the world are fighting for the second biggest: the chance to play...

Harry Kane, Spurs and the End of the Line

The Tottenham star has given everything for the club he has supported since childhood. As he nears the end of his contract, he owes it...

Fortuna Düsseldorf Says It Will Offer Free Tickets to Its Games

Fortuna Düsseldorf will allow all fans, home and away, to attend a handful of matches for free next season. It hopes to extend the offer...

Manchester City Thumps Arsenal to Close on Premier League Title

Reeling in the league leaders after a season-long chase, City won and positioned itself to claim its third straight Premier League title.

The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.