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Every game matters for record-breaker Ronaldo to keep Messi at bay
Cristiano Ronaldo's career has always been about squeezing every drop from his natural ability and now he wants every goal he can get for Portugal.
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UNITED STATES MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Who should coach the USMNT next? And does it even matter?
A superstar coach probably isn't realistic for the U.S. men's national team in 2023, but there's plenty of evidence as to why the identity of the next coach might not make much difference.
How the USMNT can join FIFA's elite tier: lessons from Belgium, Chile and others who've done it
What can the United States men's national team learn from history when it comes to maximizing the achievements of a golden generation?
GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES
SATURDAY'S MATCHES
2023 NWSL SEASON
The 2023 NWSL season is here! What you need to know about all 12 teams
It's finally here! The NWSL returns for the 2023 season. Can anyone stop the Portland Thorns from winning again? We break it down, team by team.
NWSL OPENING WEEKEND SCORES
SATURDAY'S MATCHES
RECORD-BREAKING KANE
Kane has England's goal-scoring record, but he really needs trophies
Harry Kane has broken Wayne Rooney's scoring record for England, but his career also serves as a warning. The striker needs to win trophies.
Well, that escalated quickly: Pulisic, McKennie shine in USMNT rout over Grenada
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were back in action for the USMNT but Gio Reyna (and MLS?) were also winners in the 7-1 rout.
WILL THEY REGRET IT?
Could Bayern sacking Nagelsmann be the most expensive coaching mistake in football history?
By firing Julian Nagelsmann now, Bayern Munich are essentially saying they got the hiring wrong. Can they get it right with Tuchel?
SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Gundogan leaving Man City for Barcelona?
Barcelona are increasingly interested in Ilkay Gundogan as the Manchester City captain looks set for new scenery. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Qatari sheikh submits improved Utd bid
- Pulisic stars as USMNT thumps Grenada 7-1
- Bayern hire Tuchel after Nagelsmann sacking
- France begin Mbappe era by thrashing Dutch 4-0
- Laporta: Barca must improve Messi relationship
- Rams' Stafford joins Angel City investment team
- Lukaku hat trick overshadows Zlatan return
- Everton charged by PL for breaking FFP rules
- Monumental rocks as Argentina revel in WC win
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Kvaradona's story: What can we learn from the unlikely, and amazing, rise of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
Until this season, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was off the radar, toiling in Russia's domestic league. Now at Napoli, he's a superstar. How did everyone 'miss' him? How did he get to the top? And what, if anything, can we learn from his story?
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What will Barcelona vs. Real Madrid look like five years from now? El Clasico could be totally different
Five years is a long time in soccer. The next five, for Barcelona and Real Madrid, could feel like forever. What might El Clasico look like in 2028?
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Who is the best men's player in world soccer right now? We crunched the numbers
It's hard to determine the "best" men's player at any given time in soccer because it's still the ultimate team game. But let's try to do it anyway, as there are several players who could make a reasonable claim.
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MLS kit rankings: Which club's jerseys are this season's best?
All but one of MLS's 29 clubs set to compete in the league's 28th year have unleashed new kits. ESPN has taken a look and ranked each one.
