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UCL talking points: Flawless Bayern, Slot's switch, VdV's worldie, more
Statement wins, end-to-end draws, some shock losses and, to cap it all off, a Puskas contender. ESPN's writers break down the best -- and worst -- from Matchday 4 in the UCL.

Dynamic and dangerous vs. Dortmund, Foden must be part of England's World Cup squad
England coach Thomas Tuchel knows how good Phil Foden is. But his UCL brace was a reminder of his talent.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION
Did Chelsea 'get away' with their 2-2 draw vs. Qarabag?

Did Vermant foul Szczęsny in Brugge's disallowed goal?


MLS PLAYOFFS
Last Dance: Playoffs will define the MLS legacy of Inter Miami's Fantastic Four
With Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets retiring after the season, it's time for Inter Miami's cast of former Barcelona standouts to put up or shut up.

THE TOE POKE
Big World Cup kit drop! Rating new home jerseys for Argentina, Mexico, Spain, more
Adidas has released a batch of home kits for 22 countries, many of whom have qualified or hope to qualify.


USWNT BIG BOARD
Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans
If the 2027 World Cup started today, which players would be on the UWSNT roster? Jeff Kassouf takes a look at who is -- and who isn't -- going to make the cut.


A HEIGHTENED LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY
How will Barça cope without Pedri? With midfielder injured, we'll soon find out
Pedri's injury comes at a critical time for Barcelona and Spain, both of whom rely on his unique skills. Can club and country cope in the meantime?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Bayern eyeing Vlahovic
Several European clubs are linked with a move for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.


BAYERN, LIVERPOOL EARN WINS IN UCL
In attack and defense, Bayern Munich show why they're Champions League favorites
Luis Díaz's first-half red card but Bayern under pressure on Tuesday but, in a way, it also gave the German champions a chance to showcase their UCL bona fides.

Liverpool-Real Madrid: Reds' resurgence continues, Trent's unhappy return to Anfield
Liverpool turned in their best performance of the season as Trent Alexander-Arnold faced his old club.

Top Headlines
- 'Honored' Messi awarded key to the city of Miami
- Yamal calls reports on Barça injury spell 'all lies'
- Miami's Suárez banned for kicking Nashville's Nájar
- Osimhen topples Mbappé, Haaland with hat trick
- Flick fires back on Barça tactics, it's 'our DNA'
- 'He's back': Pep hails Foden for inspiring City win
- Sources: Atlanta finalizing 'Tata' Martino return
- Ecuadorian club player, 16, killed by stray bullet
- 🏅 Sir David Beckham receives knighthood
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