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Tottenham approaching a crossroads
Tottenham have tons of talent but nothing tangible to show for it. As such, Mauricio Pochettino & Co. are approaching a critical junction.
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Sanchez delivers, Man United reach FA Cup final
After going down early, Man United and partifulary Alexis Sanchez rose to the occasion against Tottenham and now sit one step from FA Cup glory.
Mou: United have been criticised too much
Jose Mourinho hit out at Manchester United's critics after they booked their place in the FA Cup final.
Man United 2-1 Tottenham: Herrera the hero.
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Man United win over Spurs a tale of 2 managers.
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Iniesta, Barca deliver masterclass in Copa del Rey stroll
Barcelona picked a poor Sevilla apart in the Copa del Rey final, as Andres Iniesta turned back the clock to treat the fans to one final masterpiece.
I'd have 'given arm' for Iniesta's touch - Valverde
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he'd have "given his arm" for the touch of Andres Iniesta after a Copa del Rey finals win against Sevilla.
Iniesta 9/10 in likely his last Barca final
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta scored a goal and rated 9/10 in the Copa del Rey final vs. Sevilla, in what was likely his last final with Barca.
Sevilla 0-5 Barcelona: History for Barca.
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WATCH: Iniesta lifts the Copa del Rey trophy for Barcelona.
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WATCH: Iniesta gets standing ovation after being subbed off.
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Coutinho's penalty makes it 5-0 Barcelona.
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Iniesta dances his way to Barcelona's fourth goal.
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Suarez makes it 3-0 on give-and-go with Messi.
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Alba sets up Messi goal with backheel pass.
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Suarez puts Barcelona ahead in the Copa del Rey final.
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How Liverpool's back line is shaping up ahead of Roma.
ESPN FC's Craig Burley delves into Liverpool's defensive structure against West Brom and how Mo Salah & Co. will come together against Roma.
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Salah equals record in West Brom draw
Three thoughts as Liverpool threw away a 2-0 lead, despite Mohamed Salah's 31st Premier League goal, as West Brom hit back for a draw.
WATCH: Klopp irate with West Brom pitch & officiating.
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West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: Salah equals record.
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West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: Salah equals record.
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Rondon heads in West Brom's equalizer.
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Livermore gets one back for West Brom.
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Salah ties Premier League all-time goalscoring record.
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Liverpool's Ings scores first goal since October 2015.
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WATCH: Klopp irate with West Brom pitch & officiating.
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Rondon: It feels like West Brom just got relegated.
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TOP HEADLINES
Arsenal
Wenger announces his exit
Can Gazidis, Arsenal get Wenger replacement right?
Ivan Gazidis sounded confident in the club's ability to find Arsene Wenger's successor but as Man United showed after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, transition is a messy business.
Top Tenner: Tricky managerial transitions
It's hard to replace a club legend as manager. Here are some other notably tricky transitions as Arsenal prepare for one of their own after Wenger.
Who will be Arsenal's next manager?
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Major League Soccer
Houston 5-1 Toronto: Dynamo rout TFC reserves - Via MLS.
Toronto FC's decision to rest players for the Champions League once again cost them points in MLS as Houston put five goals past the Reds.
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LAFC rallies from two down to beat Impact
LAFC rallied from two goals down in the second half to win 5-3 at the 10-man Montreal Impact on Saturday.
Youthful MLS audience perfect for Earth Day push
MLS, Adidas and Parley are partnering to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution, and the league's young audience is perfect for the project.
Transfer rumours
Transfer Talk: PSG worry Neymar may push for exit
A year after Neymar abruptly left Barca for PSG, Les Parisiens are worried he may suddenly push for a move to Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Transfer Rater: Richarlison to Man United
Richarlison to Manchester United and Layvin Kurzawa to Chelsea are two of today's transfer rumours, courtesy of Football Whispers.
Dortmund keen to sign Chelsea's Batshuayi
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed the club's interest in signing Michy Batshuayi.
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Arsenal
Soccer
Why Wenger decided to leave Arsenal: The inside story
Officially, Arsene Wenger wasn't pushed out of Arsenal. He jumped. But it's the sort of leap you take when there's no way out and events over this season made it clear he had no choice, writes Gab Marcotti.
Wenger leaves Arsenal with tarnished legacy
Mark Ogden: Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal with a tarnished legacy after staying on too long but in time, fondness and respect for his achievements will return.
How Wenger revolutionised football at Arsenal.
The FC crew discuss the timing of Arsene Wenger's decision to leave Arsenal, his legacy after 22 years at the club and what he will do next.
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Premier League Highlights
Watford 0-0 Crystal Palace: Eagles nab valuable point.
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West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: Salah equals record.
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Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Chelsea five points from 4th.
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Leicester City 0-0 Southampton: Spoils shared.
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Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United: "B" squad does just fine.
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Brighton 1-1 Tottenham: Hosts earn valuable point.
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Prem: Top goals of Week 34.
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WATCH: Manchester City's top goals of the season.
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Soccer
A 'Max Minute' on the Champions League semis.
Max Bretos checks in from Miami and holds fast to his earlier prediction that Liverpool is the team to beat.
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German Bundesliga
Bayern warm up for Real with easy Hannover win.
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Muller, Mai 8/10 as Bayern rout Hannover
Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski impressed off the bench while debutant Lukas Mai anchored the defence as Bayern routed Hannover.
Sancho, Reus 9/10 as Dortmund thrash Leverkusen
Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus were Dortmund's stars, earning high marks for their roles in a massive win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Arsenal
Soccer
Reasons to love & hate Wenger after 21 years
Arsenal fans have had a love-hate relationship with Arsene Wenger in recent seasons. So here are 21 reasons to love, or hate, Le Professeur.
ARSENE WENGER TO LEAVE ARSENAL
Arsenal Fan TV host reacts to Wenger leaving.
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Gazidis: Wenger made art out of football.
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WATCH: Arsenal's tribute to Arsene Wenger.
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Fans’ Eye View: Wenger is a fraud.
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Conte: Wenger one of the best mangers in the world.
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Klopp: Football will be different without Wenger.
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Hughes: Wenger moved the goalposts for everybody.
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Arsenal
Soccer
WATCH: Exploding Heads lay Wenger's coat to rest.
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What the world was like when Wenger joined Arsenal
Arsene Wenger joined Arsenal in September 1996 and would go on to oversee vast change at the club. The world's changed a lot since then, too.
Arsene Wenger's Arsenal reign in numbers
Arsene Wenger has announced that he will leave Arsenal after more than 21 years of service this summer. Here are some key stats about him.
Chris Smalling Exclusive Interview
EXCLUSIVE: Man United's Smalling chats to ESPN FC.
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Smalling ignoring talk of Man United exit
Chris Smalling says he is ignoring any talk that he could leave Manchester United this summer.
Utd season success with FA Cup - Smalling
Chris Smalling said ending the season second in the Premier League and lifting a trophy would represent a successful campaign for Manchester United.
Chelsea, Saints learn true value of a No. 9
Chelsea and Southampton have little in common, but the FA Cup semifinalists do share this trait: a lack of goal scoring from their strikers.
Conte doubtful over Chelsea's FA Cup chances
Antonio Conte admitted that it will be harder for Chelsea to win the FA Cup after the "great chance" they wasted against Arsenal last season.
FA Cup can be a salvo for Conte, Chelsea
Chelsea have things going in the right direction again and while it might be too little, too late for the league, the FA Cup is still attainable.
wORLD cUP
Last Train to Russia: Ekaterinburg.
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Last Train to Russia: Kazan.
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Last Train to Russia: Samara.
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Last Train to Russia: Saransk.
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Last Train to Russia: Nizhny Novgorod.
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Last Train to Russia: St. Petersburg.
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Italian Serie A
Are Napoli capable of winning at Juventus?
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Napoli visit Juventus with title race firmly back on
Just days ago, Napoli's title challenge seemed to be dead but favourable results Wednesday make Sunday's trip to Juventus the "mother of all games."
AC Milan in freefall; Roma stay hot for UCL
AC Milan's hopes of any European football took another hit in a loss to Benevento, while Roma warmed up for Liverpool in the UCL with a 3-0 win.
Liga MX
Soccer
W2W4: Liga MX to bid farewell to Marquez, Estadio Azul
Week 16 of Liga MX's Clausura boasts matchups between playoff contenders, a home farewell to a Liga MX legend, as well as the age-old Estadio Azul.
How to fix the Copa MX
The Copa MX has been completely overshadowed by other competitions this time around. What can be done to restore its prestige?
Unravelling the Liga MX playoff picture with two rounds to go
With the Liga MX playoff picture far from settled with just two weeks remaining, Cesar Hernandez breaks down all 18 teams' chances into four tiers.
Mexico
Soccer
Enjoy Marquez while you still can
Rafa Marquez's playing career is coming to a close, and with it the opportunity to appreciate one of the greatest players in Mexican soccer history.
EXCLUSIVE: Marquez opens up about World Cup hopes.
Mexican legend Rafa Marquez sits down with ESPN to discuss his lengthy career and the possibility of playing in a fifth World Cup before retiring.
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Osorio's big idea for Mexico's World Cup prep
Juan Carlos Osorio has developed an online platform of learning and nutrition for his Mexico players as they prep for the World Cup.
Moreno: Toronto looked like they didn't belong.
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Toronto must discover ruthless streak
After missing chances in the first leg, Toronto must now score two goals at minimum, something no team has done to Chivas in this tournament.
Chivas' attacking endeavor surprises Toronto FC
After delivering a gritty performance to get past NYRB in the previous round, no one expected Chivas to stun Toronto like it did on Tuesday night.
The Toe Poke
Drogba backs Salah after Liverpool milestone
Didier Drogba sent Mohamed Salah a message of congratulations after the Egyptian became the highest scoring African player in a single season.
Zlatan as a movie star? Yes, please!
Everyone's favourite Swashbuckling Swede -- the one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic -- has admitted he's considering a career as a film star.
WATCH: Conte's wife calls during press conference.
Antonio Conte was embarrassed in front of a room full of journalists as a phone call from his wife interrupted his press conference.
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Premier League
Premier League winter break plan not fit for purpose
A mid-season break is long overdue in England, but the current proposals are deeply flawed and nothing more than a lame attempt at ticking a box.
Premier League winter break: How it could work
The Premier League in February confirmed it is open to the idea of introducing a winter break, and reports suggest it could be announced soon.
Safe standing should return to English football
Football grounds are safer than they have ever been. Safe standing provides a chance to further reduce the risk to matchgoing supporters.
Real Madrid
Soccer
Bale deserved better at Real Madrid if this is the end
Gareth Bale's Real Madrid career looks to be coming to a unceremonious end but if this is in fact how it ends, he should be remembered favourably.
Money won't deter Perez over Arrizabalaga
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is keen on signing Athletic 'keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and when Perez wants you, cost isn't normally an issue.
Zidane: Real Madrid don't listen to you guys.
Zinedine Zidane defended his side's recent performances and admitted that they try to avoid what the press have said about them.
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fifa world cup
Ibrahimovic: I am going to the World Cup.
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Baggio's penalty, Poll's card trick in World Cup bloopers
Roberto Baggio's penalty, Graham Poll's three-card trick and Rene Higuita's walkabout feature in Nick Miller's World Cup Top Tenner of bloopers.
World Cup auditions highlight Libertadores
One of the early trends in this year's Copa Libertadores is that players are getting a chance to audition for European clubs and World Cup spots.
Power Rankings: Bayern stay top; Barca, Man City climb
Shaka Hislop
Premier League managers, rated: Wenger 5/10, Guardiola 9/10
Adam Hurrey
Manchester United
Soccer
Interview: Rafael da Silva on Fergie, Van Gaal, scoring at Anfield, more
"My goal was in front of the United end. It was the greatest feeling I've ever had after scoring." Rafael discusses his career at Old Trafford.
international champions cup
ICC includes Madrid, Barca, Manchester clubs, Liverpool
The International Champions Cup announced its full 2018 schedule, featuring games like Real Madrid-Man United and Man United-Liverpool.
Man Utd-Liverpool, Madrid-Juve among the biggest games
The International Champions Cup is back for 2018 and will see the game's top teams face off in preseason. Here are six must-see games.
WATCH: Stars heap praise on International Champions Cup.
Luis Garcia, Michael Essien and many more former stars heap praise on the ICC tournament and how it prepares for the long season ahead.
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UEFA Champions League
Marcotti reveals Roma's weakness vs. Liverpool.
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Are Real Madrid underdogs against Bayern?
The FC crew are split on whether Bayern Munich or Real Madrid is the likelier side to prevail in their Champions League semifinal tie.
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Who will go through in UCL/UEL?
With the draws made for the semifinals in the Champions League and Europa League, here's a look at how the big games will pan out.
Top Headlines
- Iniesta to announce future plans 'this week'
- Suarez: Copa can't hide Barca's UCL failure
- Pep not 'so friendly' with players next year
- Poch: Spurs need time, 'with me or another'
- Klopp rages over WBA's 'useless comeback'
- Vieira qualified to lead Arsenal - Guardiola
- Sanchez hails 'legend, football master' Wenger
- Modric: 'I can see myself' playing in MLS
- LAFC rallies from two down to beat Impact
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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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Opinion: World Cup 2018 and the ugly side of the beautiful game
We can support the World Cup -- and the players -- without supporting the world's ugliest regimes such as the 2018 hosts, Russia.
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World Cup kits
A look at all the confirmed jerseys so far from the 32 teams at Russia 2018.
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Florence says goodbye to 'capitano' Astori
"Davide Astori ... One of us!" Wright Thompson was present as a city bade farewell to its captain.
- Dave Flanagan
#FC100
The world's top soccer players, ranked by position.
- 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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Exclusive Christian Pulisic interview
The 19-year-old discusses the U.S.' World Cup failure, his development at Borussia Dortmund and his future.
- Brian Konnick
With Andrea Pirlo retiring, who is football's new King of Cool?
Andrea Pirlo, football's undisputed King of Cool, has officially retired. So who will take over the mantle? We pick four compelling candidates.
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Polarising Players: Ozil, Fellaini, Luiz, Benzema, Altidore, Bradley, Higuain
You know the kind of player who just divides opinion wherever he goes? Well, ESPN FC has picked out seven of the best.
- Aaron Dana
The weird and wonderful world of Cristiano Ronaldo's endorsements
Cristiano Ronaldo isn't just one of the greatest on the pitch; he's the G.O.A.T. off it, too. Take a trip inside the mad world of CR7's brands.
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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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How Greater Paris became soccer's top talent pool
Simon Kuper explains how it became the best and deepest source of soccer excellence.
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ESPN FC's football rogues meet Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" has us buzzing, and it got us thinking: Who are football's rogues and who would they play in the Star Wars universe?
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Done deals: Completed transfer window moves
The January transfer window is closed; here are all the completed deals.
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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.
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The 50 most influential people in football
Who wields the most influence in the world game, those men and women who have some combination of money, authority and power to shape the sport?
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How a transfer works
The summer transfer window (open from July 1 to 11 p.m. GMT on Aug. 31) is always a volatile and exciting time for clubs, players, agents and fans alike. Here's what happens.
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