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Which strike trio will win the Champions League?

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool will be a tale of two attacking trios as the "BBC" goes up against Salah, Firmino and Mane. It's a study in contrasts.

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Ramos is Madrid's ultimate big-game player

Sergio Ramos gets criticised a lot for his red cards in La Liga but when it comes to big games in Europe, he's Mr. Clutch for Real Madrid.

The agony and ecstasy of Champions League finals

As the Champions League final approaches, Liverpool blogger Dave Usher discusses polar bears, walruses and superstitions. As you do ...

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Liverpool and Real Madrid's major issues to sort

Both Liverpool and Real Madrid have some issues to fix if they are to walk away with the trophy. Here are three things to watch for each side.

Liverpool depart for Kiev

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool team departed John Lennon airport as they head to Kiev for the Champions League Final.

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"If Klopp doesn't win we should sack him" Taxi Talk

We speak to Liverpool and Madrid taxi drivers about the Champions League final, Salah vs Ronaldo and score predictions.

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Salah: I aim to be consistent like Messi and Ronaldo

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is looking forward to facing Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League final with Real Madrid on Saturday.

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Cafu delivers Champions League trophy to Kiev

2007 Uefa Champions League winner Cafu has paraded the trophy in Kiev ahead of the final on Saturday.

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Man Utd fan McIlroy admits he wants Liverpool to win Champions League

Irish golf star and Manchester United fan Rory McIlroy hopes arch rivals Liverpool will win the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday.

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Wijnaldum: Salah can match Messi and Ronaldo

Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum insists Mo Salah must replicate his form for many years to be mentioned with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Assessing the best combined XI for Liverpool, Real Madrid

ESPN FC's Stewart Robson reveals his best XI comprised of both Liverpool and Real Madrid players.

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Inside Real Madrid's UCL final preparations

As Real Madrid prepare for Kiev we go behind the scenes at the Bernabeu as Ronaldo grabs a lift to training, Zidane speaks about Liverpool and Kroos talks Klopp.

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Del Bosque: Real superior to Liverpool

Former Real Madrid coach Vicente del Bosque has claimed that no Liverpool player would get in the current Real Madrid side.

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Will the UCL final be a thriller or a stalemate?

Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson examine the styles of Real Madrid and Liverpool and how they combine to set up a potentially thrilling UCL final.

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Zidane: If you criticise Ronaldo, be careful

Zinedine Zidane issues a warning to any doubters who are writing off Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Champions League final.

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UCL Signwriters: Proofread your banners

The Exploding Heads receive all type of Liverpool banner requests ahead of the Champions League final including the good, bad and absolutely dreadful.

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Inside Liverpool's Champions League final preparations

As Liverpool head to Kiev, a look behind the scenes at Anfield as Salah meets Lampard, van Djik nutmegs Lovren and ESPN meets Wijnaldum.

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    Keeping up with Virat Kohli

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    Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar... Kohli

    Virat Kohli may not be as globally recognizable as Ronaldo or Messi, but his immense popularity in India slots him just outside the top ten on the latest World Fame 100, ESPN's annual list of the most famous athletes.

    Fame 100: India

    Where did your favourite athlete rank on the list?

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    Warriors irked, but confident ahead of Game 5

    Despite losing Game 4 at home, the Golden State Warriors like their chances ahead of Game 5 against the Rockets on Thursday in Houston.

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    Iguodala (leg) 'better,' still questionable for G5

    Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Andre Iguodala's bruised lower left leg was "feeling a little better" Wednesday, but he was listed as questionable along with Klay Thompson (knee) for Thursday's Western Conference finals Game 5.

    NBA playoff predictions: Who are the new Finals favorites?

    Will the Rockets or Warriors advance as they face a pivotal Game 5? Our panel predicts the outcome.

      Arsenal

      Unai Emery unveiled as new manager

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      What are the biggest challenges facing Unai Emery?

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      Arsenal need Emery pragmatism more than Wenger idealism

      Gab Marcotti: On the surface, Arsenal have gone for the opposite of Arsene Wenger in appointing Unai Emery. But a pragmatic approach is what they need most.

      Meet Emery's staff set to bring new era to Arsenal

      Unai Emery will bring several of his trusted backroom team with him to Arsenal. Here is a look at the men who are set to join him at the Emirates.

      Monaco Grand Prix

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      How the Monaco GP has changed in 50 years

      Fifty years after he visited the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time, Maurice Hamilton looks at how times have changed at the world's most famous street circuit.

      What's it like driving around the Monaco circuit?

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      Monaco GP: Was Ferrari's Spanish struggle a one-off?

      ESPN previews the Monaco Grand Prix and takes a looks at how vital it is for Sebastian Vettel to close the world championship gap to Lewis Hamilton.

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      Kyle Korver excels in season of personal sorrow

      Despite the sudden loss of his youngest brother, Cavs guard Kyle Korver has managed to play his best.

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      With Cavs at a crossroads, LeBron stares down another challenge

      Facing elimination for the second time this postseason, the three-time NBA champion told ESPN about the lessons he has learned from reading "The Alchemist" during his latest playoff journey.

      How the NBA got its groove back

      Warriors vs. Rockets is a celebration of the NBA's new normal: A frenzied, rapid-fire style of basketball.

      KKR v Royals

      IPL Eliminator, Kolkata

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      Shetty: A Royal lesson in how not to T20

      In the age of real-time data and out-of-the-box thinking, Ajinkya Rahane and his team seem to be stuck in the past with only each other for company

      Five reasons why Knight Riders beat Royals

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      Talking Points - What was Ajinkya Rahane thinking?

      Trying to understand Rajasthan Royals' baffling approach to the chase, and how they lost even though they had the best of the conditions

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