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Mourinho cost United a shot at Premier League title
It's not rocket science. If Manchester United hadn't dithered over sacking Jose Mourinho, and appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sooner, they would have been in the Premier League title race.
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Carabao Cup final need-to-know: Chelsea vs. Man City
Wembley is the venue for Sunday's Carabao Cup final (11.30 a.m. ET, ESPN+), which sees Chelsea and Man City compete for the the first big trophy of the English season.
Marcotti: Juventus 'pooped their pants' vs. Atletico
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca eye move for Rashford
Marcus Rashford's form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and contract situation have got him on Barcelona's radar Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Opara ready for fresh start in Minnesota
Ike Opara may not have been expecting to move this offseason, but after leaving Sporting Kansas City he's ready to revive Minnesota's defense.
Fabian can't wait to get started in Philly
Every MLS player will be excited and anxious for opening weekend, but Marco Fabian might be feeling it just a bit more as he lines up for the Union.
Why Atlanta are the team to beat in 2019 - Via MLS
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Europe's perception of MLS
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What defines success in Major League Soccer?
Ahead of the 2019 season, coaches from around MLS share their views on how to define success in the evolving league.
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English Premier League
W2W4: Real pressure on Liverpool at Old Trafford
A high-stakes clash at Old Trafford has the look of an all-time classic. But make no mistake, Liverpool face more pressure than Manchester United.
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Premier League Predictor: Man United-Liverpool takes centre stage
Alexis Nunes and Alejandro Moreno go head-to-head predicting all the Premier League match ups of the weekend, including the big one on Sunday between at Man United and Liverpool.
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Fantasy: Sign up, set line-ups for Premier League
ESPN has a brand new fantasy game! Compete against your friends or people around the world in the Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and Liga MX.
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UEFA Champions League
Ronaldo must step up to rescue Juve's UCL dream
Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Juventus to deliver a first European title since 1996. After Wednesday's defeat vs. Atletico, they need their superstar more than ever.
Wild Wednesday: VAR effect, vintage Atleti, City escape
As European nights go, this one was not bad. There was grit and intensity in Madrid and late drama in Gelsenkirchen. Oh, and lots of VAR.
Burley: Sterling getting better and better for Man City
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UEFA Europa League
Ozil misses his chance to convince Emery
In his first start since December, Mesut Ozil did lots of good things, but nothing about his display suggested he will become a key man for Arsenal.
Hudson-Odoi scores, 7/10 as Chelsea advance
Chelsea advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League with minimum fuss, as young Callum Hudson-Odoi took his chance again in a 3-0 win vs. Malmo.
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- Chelsea given two-window transfer ban by FIFA
- Ronaldo has 3 UCL, not 5 - Atleti president
- Chelsea, Arsenal get favourable UEL draws
- Manchester derby rescheduled for April 24
- United hiring Solskjaer full-time is 'clear' - Klopp
- Dalot buys ex-club bus with first Utd paycheck
- Barca stick with Suarez; Messi fine - Valverde
- Neymar dismisses Pele talk after ESPN poll snub
- CCL: Atlanta stumbles, Sporting KC beats Toluca
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In search of Emiliano Sala
The tragic disappearance of Emiliano Sala, bound for new club Cardiff on a single-engine plane, raises the question: How did this happen?
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ESPN FC 100
Here are the top 100 players and managers in men's soccer, as rated by our experts.
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Ajax's dream factory: Where selling De Jong is no big deal
For most clubs, losing a star like Frenkie De Jong would be a killer. For Ajax, it's their business model.
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Christian Pulisic exclusive
In an exclusive interview, Christian Pulisic reflects on his time in Germany, the challenge of playing in the Premier League and the state of the USMNT.
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Thompson: The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina's most important match ever, Buenos Aires lost its mind.
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Your guide to football's dark arts
Sergio Ramos is a master, Wilfried Zaha knows how to win a free kick and chicanery from corners can be crucial. Welcome to the dark arts.
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Sam Borden: Jose Mourinho's Last Stand
Deliberate isolation. Petty feuds. Constant turmoil. The Manchester United manager wouldn't have it any other way.
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Football hot spots: Where are players produced in the countries of Europe's biggest leagues?
We examine the UK and Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain and France to look at areas of production and ask our writers to explain the results.
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Man United legends dream big with Salford City
The Class of '92 made their names and won it all at Old Trafford. Now they're trying to take a tiny, working-class team to the Premier League.
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Inked: Neymar's new comic book
PSG star Neymar was the muse for the main character of a new comic book series, "Inked," in which tattoos come alive to help fight crime.
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How to fix (and save) the Champions League
The biggest problem with the Champions League is that it's trying to be everything to everyone. It's time for the tournament to go rogue.
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Kylian Mbappe and the curse of winning a World Cup
When you win the World Cup at 19, where is left to go? This is the challenge -- and possible nightmare -- facing Kylian Mbappe, writes Simon Kuper.
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How Man City changed football forever
Ten years ago, Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi bought Man City, transforming the club from Premier League punchline to a dynasty in the making.
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Marvel's amazing World Cup spoilers
It might not be part of the traditional comic book universe, but Marvel laced up its boots to bring you the epic stories in Russia.
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MLS Confidential: What the players think
Who should be blamed for the U.S.' World Cup qualifying failure? Do young American players get sufficient playing time? What about pro / rel, salaries and dream signings?
- Trey Ingram
Can a 44-year-old cut it in the Premier League?
Our intrepid writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a player medical at Everton.
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Introducing football's next generation -- Star Wars: The Last Jedi-style
We select the best players under 21 who are primed to rule the football galaxy.
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Rivals of MLS in 8-bit form
MLS Rivalry Week is full of contentious clashes. Here are some of the best in unique video game format. Ready ... FIGHT!
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The unthinkable fate of Chapecoense
In November 2016, Brazilian underdogs Chapecoense boarded a plane to play in the game of their lives. Instead, their biggest moment turned into a tragedy no one can forget.
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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