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Wild Wednesday: VAR effect, vintage Atleti, City escape
As Champions League nights go, this one was not bad. There was grit and intensity in Madrid and late drama in Gelsenkirchen. Oh, and lots of VAR.
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Atletico spoil Ronaldo's return to Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo was meant to deliver Juventus a Champions League title. After losing to Atletico in his return to Madrid, that now looks unlikely.
Lowe: Atleti avoided an 'emotional letdown' caused by VAR
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UEFA Champions League
UCL best XI: Mbappe and Son lead from the front
Kylian Mbappe, Son Heung-Min and Leroy Sane were among the top performers from the first legs of the Champions League round-of-16 ties.
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Resilient Man City find a way to win
David Silva set up Man City's opener on a night Pep Guardiola's men fought back from a goal down to claim a 3-2 Champions League win at Schalke.
Burley: Sterling getting better and better for Man City
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Transfers
LIVE:Transfer Talk: United in shock move for Suarez?
Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign off-his-form striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Icardi on his way out of Inter?
Gab Marcotti explains the latest on Mauro Icardi's strained relationship with Inter, and dives into why some clubs might be hesitant to bring on the 25-year-old striker.
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Major League Soccer
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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.
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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CONCACAF Champions League
Red Bulls ease past Pantoja, Santos hit six
An own goal and a Daniel Royer tally gave NYRB a 2-0 win over Atletico Pantoja in the first leg of their CCL opening-round series on Wednesday.
Pantoja's meteoric rise continues in CONCACAF Champions League
The Dominican powerhouse has barely been in existence for 20 years but has a chance to imprint its next footprint in the CONCACAF Champions League.
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Reaction to Juve's defeat and City's escape
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Extra Time: Judging Juve's season & VAR decision making
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Otamendi's incident reignites handball debate
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Atletico high pressure 'rattled' Juventus
Following Atletico Madrid's opener, ESPN FC's Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno saw a Juventus side that appeared 'flustered and rattled.'
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Burley: Sterling getting better and better for Man City
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Tragedy in the Vulture's Nest: What happened at Flamengo?
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Top Headlines
- Ronaldo makes 'five wins' taunt to Atletico
- Simeone explains explicit gesture vs. Juventus
- Mexican clubs open to combined MX-MLS league
- Mane's house burgled during Liverpool UCL game
- City fan in critical condition following Schalke win
- City 'still not ready' to win Champions Lge - Pep
- La Liga flattered by Tebas links to Prem
- U.S. youngster Ledezma rejected Barca - father
- CCL: Red Bulls ease past Pantoja, Santos hit six
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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.
- Dustin Evans
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.
- Brian Konnick
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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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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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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