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Why Firmino is so important to Liverpool
Barcelona's motto is 'more than a club' but, in Roberto Firmino, Liverpool have 'more than a striker'. He does the simple things but is key to everything they do in defence and attack.
Major League Soccer
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MLS W2W4: Rooney looks to channel Tiger; NYRB to snap skid?
Wayne Rooney and D.C. had a rough start to April but need inspiration (Sun. 4 p.m. ET, ESPN), while the Red Bulls look for a first win this year.
MLS adopting training compensation: What does it mean?
With MLS clubs now able to collect training compensation and solidarity payments, Jeff Carlisle details the implications on North American soccer.
Major League Soccer Week 8 Predictor
The history behind Atlanta United's golden spike
Whitecaps take down LAFC for 1st win of the season
Kaku sent off for kicking ball into stands
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Transfers
LIVE Transfer Talk: Hazard to Madrid to be announced in days?
The long-discussed deal of Chelsea star Eden Hazard to Real Madrid could be officially announced in days. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Keep or Dump? Paul Mariner rates Arsenal's squad
ESPN FC's Paul Mariner decides who Unai Emery and Arsenal should keep or dump during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Birmingham City vs. Derby County
Why the final four will (or won't) win the Champions League
Ryan O'Hanlon
English Premier League
Mind the gap: Why the Premier League is more competitive than Europe
The Premier League has some issues given the dominance of the "big six" but Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 wish they had such competition.
W2W4: After their Champions League epic, how will Man City and Spurs recover?
What do Man City and Spurs have for a Premier League encore after their UCL epic? Man United are focused on top four, while Liverpool will be wary of Cardiff.
MLS MVP Watch: How Vela, Ibrahimovic, Rooney & Co. stack up
Jeff Carlisle
Man City need to refocus or a historic season becomes a failure
Man City's UCL dream is dead but if they let that disappointment linger they could miss out on much more, namely an unprecedented domestic Treble.
Top Headlines
- Solskjaer warns Utd players: 'No hiding place'
- Guardiola: Players still not over UCL heartbreak
- Klopp: I really felt for City after tough VAR call
- Ronaldo Juventus exit ruled out by Allegri
- Players union opposes U.S. friendly in Cincinnati
- MLS clubs to begin receiving solidarity payments
- MLS to expand to 30, eyes St. Louis, Sacramento
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Katie Nolan goes to Liverpool to watch her beloved Reds
The host of 'Always Late' on ESPN+ checked a big item on her bucket list when she visited Anfield.
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Kane wants to conquer the Premier League... then the NFL
The world's best striker has his sights set on an NFL career. Why can't he make it happen?
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Soccer's greatest captains
To celebrate the release of "Captain Marvel," ESPN and Marvel teamed up to turn our favorite soccer captains into galaxy-dominating superheroes.
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture's Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dormitory at one of Brazil's highest-earning teams caused 10 preventable deaths. How?
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The hater's guide to soccer rivalries
Some of soccer's biggest grudge matches take place over the final three months of the season. Here's your must-have guide.
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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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Landon Donovan's indoor soccer debut
A United States legend came out of retirement, again. We were in San Diego to see how Landon Donovan got on and to ask him: "Why?"
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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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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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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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Upcoming fixtures
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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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
