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Billy Haisley

Michael Olise of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz Arena on February 18, 2025 in Munich, Germany.

FC Bayern M√ºnchen v Celtic FC – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

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At Bayern Munich, What Michael Olise Says Goes

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Albert Burneko

Ex-president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales arrives at the Audiencia Nacional San Fernando de Henares on February 13, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

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Luis Rubiales Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Jenni Hermoso

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates his second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid C.F. v  Manchester City – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

This Is Why You Spend So Much Money On Kylian Mbappé

Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 16, 2025 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

No One Can Save Manchester United From Itself

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Tom Ley

Everton supporters invade the pitch after James Tarkowski scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on February 12, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Everton And Liverpool Drove Everyone The Good Kind Of Crazy

Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid (L) and Rico Lewis of Manchester City (R) in dispute for possession during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Real Madrid C.F. – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg

The Manchester City And Real Madrid Defenses Barfed All Over Themselves

Lesley Ryder is a writer and a host covering the Chicago Red Stars. She co-created <a href="https://galpalsports.com/">Gal Pal Sports</a>, a platform that lives to make women’s sports fun for everyone.

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Lesley Ryder

The digital signage shows the NWSL logo on it before the National Women's Soccer League match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Houston Dash at Red Bull Arena on July 31, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey.

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NWSL To Pay $5 Million To Abused Players As Part Of Settlement

Jhon Duran of Aston Villa gives a thumbs up during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and Celtic FC at Villa Park on January 29, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa FC v Celtic FC – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8

Will Jhon Durán Ever Be Back?

Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England.

Arsenal FC v Manchester City FC – Premier League

Arsenal Did To Manchester City What Manchester City Used To Do To Everyone Else

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Abigail Segel

Former McGill women's soccer players Stéphanie Hill and Mara Bouchard, in separate side by side photos, playing soccer.

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“It Changes Everything”: What Canada’s New Women’s Soccer League Means To Two Of Its Players

Naomi Girma of Chelsea waves to the crowd as she is unveiled as a Chelsea player prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.

Chelsea FC  v Arsenal FC – Barclays Women’s Super League

Naomi Girma’s Move To Chelsea Is Ambition Incarnate

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Leicester City FC – Premier League

Tottenham Inches Towards Implosion

Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after scoring during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France.

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7

Paris Saint-Germain Revived Manchester City’s Woes

Justin Kluivert of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's third goal and his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on January 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United FC v AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

Justin Kluivert Has Finally Arrived

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Ray Ratto

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford in Manchester. He looks pretty sad.

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No One Thinks Less Of Manchester United Than Its Manager

Hansi Flick holds a press conference for the match against Betis, corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, in Barcelona, Spain, on January 14, 2025.

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A German Coach, The Spanish Media, And Google Translate Walk Into A Press Conference

Matz Sels of Nottingham Forest saves the shot of Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Liverpool FC at City Ground on January 14, 2025 in Nottingham, England.

Nottingham Forest FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Nottingham Forest Has An Iron Chin

SS Lazio mascotte eagle Olimpia with the falconer Juan Bernabe on the pitch after the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and US Lecce - Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico on January 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

SS Lazio v US Lecce – Serie A TIM

Lazio Fires Fascist Falconer For Posting Penis Implant Pictures

Ashwin Rodrigues is a <a href="https://ashwinrodrigues.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ashwinrodrigues.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736881844399000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gTYrT5B9gKSQ8eCIDai5A">freelance writer</a> and Arsenal supporter living in New York. His work has been featured in GQ, Fast Company, Vice, Wired and other publications.

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Ashwin Rodrigues

An Arsenal fan wearing a shirt that reads "Mr. Gooner"

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Life's Rich Pageant

A Tale Of Two Gooners

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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Diana Moskovitz

San Diego Wave FC signage is displayed before the game between San Diego Wave FC and North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium on September 08, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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Sixth Ex-Wave Employee Joins Lawsuit, Alleges Supervisor Sent Her Dick Pics

Pau Víctor, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo celebrate a win against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

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Deadbeat Club Scrambling To Keep Players It Never Should Have Acquired [Update]

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-4 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2024 in London, England.

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Liverpool Has The Premier League In A Stranglehold

Jhon Duran of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester City FC at Villa Park on December 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa FC v Manchester City FC – Premier League

Jhon Durán Can’t Stop Putting Goals On Film

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Patrick Redford

Vermont players react to winning the game during the NCAA College Cup semifinal match between the Denver Pioneers and the Vermont Catamounts on December 13, 2024 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC.

NCAA SOCCER: DEC 13 Men’s College Cup

Vermont Won A Historic National Championship In Fittingly Dramatic Fashion

Amad Diallo of Manchester United scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England.