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Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' through the eyes of Benitez, Garcia and the fans

In 2005, Liverpool came from three goals down to win the Champions League final vs. Milan. To this day, fans and players never tire of taking about it.

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Luis Garcia has no doubts that he won the best Champions League final ever

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How Rafa Benitez turned the 2005 Champions League final on its head

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How Derek Rae called the moment Liverpool won the 2005 Champions League

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Gold Cup absences are a worst-case scenario for USMNT's World Cup hopes

The USMNT has precious little time to prep for next year's World Cup. A weakened Gold Cup roster won't help.

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TRENT'S UNWANTED ATTENTION

Why do fans boo their team, and will it happen again to Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold?

In his first match at Anfield after confirming his Liverpool exit, Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed. Will it be the same for his final game on Sunday, and why do fans boo their team's players anyway?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United lead race to sign Mateta

Manchester United are in leading the way to sign Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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De Bruyne, Sané, Messi, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025

These players have contracts which expire this summer and there are some big names involved.

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How on earth can Arsenal stop Barcelona in Champions League final?

How can Arsenal beat UWCL champions Barcelona? Perhaps they can learn something from their three defeats already this season.

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Can Arsenal upset Barcelona?

Underdogs Arsenal face champions Barcelona in the final, but who will come out on top?

WHERE THINGS STAND

What's at stake across the top leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation

The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be relegated?

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Postecoglou keeps two-year promise with long-awaited trophy

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought by winning the Europa League, as Manchester United go back to square one on a disappointing season.

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Burley blasts Man United hierarchy for current state of team

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Laurens: I lost faith and patience with Postecoglou

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Burley: The standard of the Europa League final was shocking

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium erupts at full-time

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