Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer away from Liverpool to Real Madrid moves towards completion. Also, New Zealand qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, Reece James scores a wonder-goal for England, and we introduce Millwall mobile.

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The USMNT fall to another painful defeat while Mexico win the CONCACAF Nations League with two goals from Raul Jimenez. Also, Europe’s Nations League action, Real Madrid win the women’s El Classico, and the footballing skill on show in March Madness.

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Panama stun the USMNT in the CONCACAF Nations League. Also, Vinicius Jr saves Brazil with a last-minute wondergoal, and it turns out you should meet your heroes.

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Pochettino’s USMNT face Panama in the CONCACAF semi-finals on Thursday. Also, a relegation system is coming to the US, and we bring you some inventive new chants that could take the Premier League by storm.

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The wait for the decision about Manchester City’s court case is almost over, so we remind you of the key details so far. Also, three players drop out of the USMNT squad, and Dan Burn’s footballing fairytale.

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Ange Postecoglou’s job is under serious pressure. Also, Manchester United raise their season ticket prices, West Ham striker Michail Antonio speaks out following his car crash, and the awkward minute’s silence.

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Newcastle end their 70-year trophy drought as they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Plus, Arsenal beat Chelsea, Ryan Sessegnon scores an emotional goal for Fulham, Barcelona stage a dramatic comeback, and Haji Wright scores a hat-trick.

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Manchester United and Spurs win at home in the Europa League to knock out Real Sociedad and AZ Alkmaar. Plus, Rangers eliminate Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbache, we preview the weekend’s games, and away fans return to the best derby in the world.

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There’s controversy as Real Madrid knock Atletico out of the Champions League. Also, Arsenal and Aston Villa progress to the quarter-finals, we preview today’s Europa League games, and Chelsea and Manchester City must be sick of each other.

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PSG beat Liverpool on penalties to knock them out of the Champions League, and Barcelona bamboozle Benfica. The USMNT roster for the upcoming international break is announced, Manchester United reveal their new stadium plans, and PSV ultras visit… AFC Wimbledon? 

USMNT roster announcement: https://x.com/USMNT/status/1899475528060420597

Good Vibes FC with Sam Mewis and Lynn Biyendolo: https://mibcourage.co/3DmAQbN 

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