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Soccer
The inside story of France's NBA-inspired World Cup rings
Ever since France won the World Cup, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann have been dreaming of winners' rings. This week, they arrived.
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Transfers
Transfer Talk: Herrera out, Maguire in at United
Ander Herrera's rumoured move to Paris Saint-Germain could spark a summer of upheaval at Old Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo and Messi at the 2022 World Cup? Don't bet against them
As Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi return to international duty this week, it is not unthinkable that their eternal rivalry will stretch for three more years to the next World Cup.
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Will more Mexico stars join Vela & Co. in MLS?
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English Premier League
Soccer
Van Dijk deserves Player of the Year award
No defender has won the Footballer of the Year in England since 1989, but the Liverpool centre-back should change that this season.
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ESPN FC TV
Eden Hazard to Real Madrid not inevitable
1:36
Marcotti maps out Jose Mourinho's realistic job offers
1:18
Frank Leboeuf believes Ajax will beat Juventus
1:28
Nicol: Mourinho 'perfect' for international football
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Major League Soccer
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Cincinnati GM's passionate dressing room speech
1:45
Moreno: Atlanta's new system drives me crazy
With week 3 of the new MLS season now complete, ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno gives his thoughts on the hits and misses so far.
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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.
Top Headlines
- FIrst joint-U.S. start for Pulisic, McKennie, Adams
- Defiant Barca stand firm in Man United ticket row
- Juventus deny U.S. snub over Ronaldo - source
- Rashford injury opens England door for Sancho
- Belgium overcome Courtois howler to sink Russia
- Memphis double as Netherlands trounce Belarus
- Ronaldo escapes UEFA ban for celebration
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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.
- 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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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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