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Hat trick vs. Betis a reminder of Messi's brilliance
The Real Betis faithful serenaded Lionel Messi with a standing ovation on Sunday. He defines the joy in football, so what happens when he retires?
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U.S.'s World Cup road goes through Germany
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Moreno: Atlanta's new system drives me crazy
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Power Rankings: Seattle on top; Kansas City tumbles
The Seattle Sounders are the last remaining perfect team in MLS after three weeks of action, and they top this week's edition of Power Rankings.
Transfers
Transfer Talk: Barcelona feel urgency to sign De Ligt
With Juventus, PSG and Bayern Munich also keen on the Ajax man, Barca want to seal a deal sooner rather than later. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Peter Walton joins the FC crew to discuss recent controversial refereeing incidents in the FA Cup and more
The Toe Poke
Zlatan picks 'Zion' in his NCAA bracket
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has filled out an NCAA tournament bracket, and his winner is pretty straightforward.
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Can you guess the famous father from the son?
It must be annoying having a famous dad, especially one who has achieved a lot in the game you're trying to make your way in. Pity these sons.
English Premier League
The return of striker partnerships
In the modern game, the idea of playing with two up front has largely fallen by the wayside. The Premier League is challenging that trend of late.
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Editors' Picks
Managers can't just coach; they need to look the part
The main job of a soccer manager like Pep Guardiola is to get results but the way they dress is important, too. It says a lot about how they manage.
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Arguments for, against keeping Solskjaer long term
Following two straight losses, the FC crew weigh up the pros and cons of making Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United's permanent manager.
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Answering the biggest questions of the international break
After beating Germany in the Nations League, Netherlands are eyeing a repeat vs. their old foes, while England hope to continue their upward trajectory.
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- Ibrahimovic slams Class of 92 for Utd criticism
- Giggs hits back at Zlatan over Man United dig
- Sources: PSG consider legal action against Evra
- Beckham bid gets nod on Ft. Lauderdale site
- USSF appoints Kreis as new under-23 manager
- England U17 world champ joins Charlotte of USL
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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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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?
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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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