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2025-26 UEFA Champions League

Expect surprises, not just PSG attack vs. Arsenal defense

Everyone expects Saturday's Champions League final to be a battle between PSG's all-world attack and Arsenal's unbreakable defense, but both managers have plenty of tricks up their sleeve to change the game entirely.

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Champions League final: Everything you need to know about Arsenal-PSG, plus predictions

Here are the biggest storylines, keys to victory, players to watch and more for Saturday's showpiece between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

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3 tactical keys for UCL final: PSG's bizarre kickoff, Arsenal's striker choice

PSG will boot the ball straight out of play, while Arsenal's choice of starting striker will be important.

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    ARE SOUTH KOREA ALL ABOUT SON?

    Are South Korea a one-man show? Who can step up and help Son at the World Cup?

    Will South Korea be overly-reliant on Son Heung-Min once more, or will others step up at this World Cup?

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    Son Heung-min set for fourth World Cup with South Korea

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    UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

    UEFA needs to fix terrible Champions League final format (but it never will)

    When was the last time both teams actually scored in a Champions League final? Too long ago. Will PSG vs. Arsenal be any different?

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    If Hakimi wins the Champions League again, will he be greater than Eto'o?

    Paris Saint-Germain defender and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi walks into the 2026 Champions League final carrying more than the possibility of another European medal. Can he become greater than Eto'o?

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    FRENCH OPEN

    What went wrong for Jannik Sinner at the French Open?

    Jannik Sinner, the overwhelming favorite at the French Open, lost Thursday. What happened -- and what it means for the tournament.

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    'The new Rafa': Rafael Jodar is captivating the French Open crowds

    Last year, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 707. Now, he is 29th in the world. And at the French Open, it's reminding fans of another prodigy named Rafa.

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    RISERS AND FALLERS

    MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in our final May edition

    Two months into the 2026 season, the top of our list is becoming more consistent. But Week 9 still brought a top-10 debut and one AL club's highest ranking of the season.

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