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The art of the sub (no, not the sandwich)

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The art of the sub (no, not the sandwich)

Substitutions explained, Ronaldo's Atlanta visit, and a bad night for Messi

The most predictable club in England

Feb 20, 2026

The most predictable club in England

Plus: a USMNT history maker in the UEFA Champions League

Why soccer managers are always getting fired

Feb 16, 2026

Why soccer managers are always getting fired

Plus: getting binned on live TV and NFL sacking comparisons

Lamine Yamal: soccer's next superstar?

Feb 13, 2026

Lamine Yamal: soccer's next superstar?

Plus: why one Manchester United fan has been waiting 496 days for a haircut

You're offside, mate

Feb 9, 2026

You're offside, mate

Plus: Wrexham's big day and Haaland's Anfield moment

Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike

Feb 7, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike

And the only team to ever go a full Premier League season undefeated

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