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De Gea's mistakes put dent in Man United's title challenge
Manchester United suffered a shock defeat to bottom side Sheffield United, as David De Gea was culpable for both goals in what may prove a very costly loss.
Man United 'dreadful' in defeat vs. Sheffield United
Jan Aage-Fjortoft reflects on Man United's bad day at the office, losing to Sheffield United at home for the first time since 1973.
Messi and Barcelona storm back to beat Rayo
How De Jong became Barca's 2nd most important player
Ale Moreno delves into Frenkie de Jong and Lionel Messi's roles during Barca's win over Rayo Vallecano.
Tuchel's Chelsea reign is just starting, but he has no time to lose
Thomas Tuchel has been at Chelsea just 24 hours, so a dour draw could be excused, but the schedule won't allow him much time to shape his new team.
Breaking down Tuchel's first match in charge
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol tells Kay Murray what he saw from Chelsea vs. Wolves.
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Transfer Talk: U.S. international Aaron Long on verge of move to England
U.S. and NY Red Bulls defender Aaron Long is a wanted man in England and could be on the verge of a move. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Why PSG might not be in the cards for Sergio Ramos
Bonetti: McKennie to Juventus is bargain of the summer
Matteo Bonetti explains why Juve will certainly use their buy-out option for Weston McKennie.
Marcotti: Aguero to Barcelona makes no sense!
Gab Marcotti thinks neither Sergio Aguero or David Alaba moving to Barcelona makes any sense.
Is Martin Odegaard the right player for Arsenal?
Gab Marcotti feels Martin Odegaard may hinder the development of some of Arsenal's youth players.
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Tuchel makes his Chelsea bow. PLUS: Man Utd stunned by Blades at Old Trafford
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Saka, Foden, Pedri headline ESPN's breakout stars for 2021
Erling Haaland was the biggest breakout star of 2020 after joining Borussia Dortmund last January, but who has the potential to do the same in 2021?
Foden's rise to the top at Man City
Watch some of Phil Foden's best goals for Manchester City and England.
Gravenberch shining for Ajax
Watch Ryan Gravenberch's Eredivisie goals this season as the 18 year old continues to impress.
RB Leipzig's super signing Szoboszlai
Watch highlights from RB Leipzig's new signing 20 year old Dominik Szoboszlai.
Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is one to watch
One to watch for sure, Florian Wirtz's best goals from the Bundesliga.
Juventus easily dispatch SPAL in the Coppa Italia
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Why Odegaard leaving for Arsenal shows Real Madrid don't care about youth
Martin Odegaard didn't want to return early to Real Madrid from his loan at Real Sociedad last year and now he's off to join Arsenal due to a lack of opportunities.
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- MLS memo advises teams to prepare for lockout
- Man Utd waste chance to go top vs. Sheffield Utd
- Mourinho: Other bosses aren't punished like me
- Messi returns to lead Barca into Copa quarters
- Chelsea fail to impress in Tuchel's first game
- Turin mayor convicted for role in UCL stampede
- UEFA determined to host Euro 2020 in 12 cities
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Kane & Son's threat 'worrisome' to Liverpool's defence
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Trinity Rodman set to make her name in soccer
"Moving forward, it's going to be nice to distinguish that yes, [Dennis] was a successful NBA player, but I am going to be a successful NWSL player."
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How Barcelona signed Messi, 13, with a napkin
On Dec. 14, 2000, Barcelona agreed a deal that would take Lionel Messi to Spain and change the course of soccer history. Here's how they did it.
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FC 100: Messi top, Ronaldo drops, U.S. stars in
ESPN's annual ranking was selected by 65 global experts and is broken down into Top 10s for every position on the pitch as well one for the managers.
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Maradona, though flawed, was one of the best
Diego Maradona is gone, but as Lionel Messi put it, "he'll be with us for eternity." As well as his legacy, the scope of his talent and humanity will endure.
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Clock ticking for Euro 2020: Will it go ahead?
Euro 2020 was postponed once due to COVID-19, but with the rescheduled tournament approaching in June, questions remain unanswered.
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Why Haaland can become the world's best
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is writing history with every game he plays, and he is only 20 years old. But the Norwegian wants a lot more.
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Who is your country's greatest male player?
Messi or Maradona? Is Pele Brazil's No. 1? Dempsey or Donovan in the U.S.? What about England? We try to settle the debates.
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Football can drive the social justice message
My message is simple, writes Shaka Hislop: Whether you speak out or stay silent, show up and be a part of the movement.
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Which Bundesliga team should you support?
Want to get into German soccer but don't know your Bayern from your Borussias? Our quiz has you covered! Catch the Bundesliga on ESPN+.
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Premier League 2020-21 kit power rankings
We have compiled every one of them here and ranked each club by their collective output from worst to best.
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Gio Reyna is U.S. soccer's next superhero
The son of 'Captain America' and a USWNT international, the teenage midfielder is a rising star for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
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They wore that? All-time worst kits, ranked
Man United's invisible grey, Liverpool's 'Crystanbul' attire, Barcelona's Tequila Sunrise; there have been some shockers. But only one had tassels...
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Numbers that show how good Pulisic has been
The American's form in his first Chelsea season has been so good that his statistics compare him favorably to top Premier League stars.
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Ranking soccer's greatest kits of all-time
With the help of ESPN's soccer writers and editors from around the globe, we have gone through the years to rank the 101 best kits.
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Oral history: USMNT's most famous moment
On its 10th anniversary, Landon Donovan and others relived the goal that beat Algeria and took the U.S. to the 2010 World Cup knockout rounds.
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Messi's rise to Barca legend, GOAT candidate
For more than 15 years, Lionel Messi has been scoring, assisting and winning countless trophies. But how has his game changed over time?
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How Ronaldo became a goal-scoring machine
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a dominant force in England, Spain and Italy during his illustrious career. But how has his playing style altered?
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My hidden journey: Thomas Beattie
I'm a brother, son, friend, former pro footballer, entrepreneur and annoyingly competitive lad. I'm a lot of things, and one of them is gay.
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Battle of the Soccer Leagues!
Eight writers took on management duties to lead the world's top leagues in head-to-head showdowns. Who will emerge victorious?
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What a title would mean to Liverpool fans
From Jordan Henderson's barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy?
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The worst Premier League transfers of all-time
Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in Premier League history.
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Mbappe, Sancho lead 36 best under-21 stars
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are evaluated by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.
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Reliving the 'Wild West' of MLS's first season
In 25 seasons since the league began, MLS has come a long way. We reflect upon the its early days with those who were there.
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The Top 50 Premier League transfers of all-time
Bill Barnwell's rank of the best moves since the league's launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry.
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The Thai pop star who owns Beckham's boots
Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of memorabilia.
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The Misery Index
There are unhappy and frustrated fans everywhere, but these 10 teams have had it particularly rough.
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Experience MLS like a die-hard fan
Take a trip across the country for a look at the raucous fans who make some of the best matchday atmospheres in American pro sports.
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Adu: 'I'm not ready to give it up'
Once a teen phenom, Freddy Adu was supposed to save U.S. soccer. His career appeared to fizzle out, but he is not done yet.
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Kane targets the Premier League, then the NFL
The world's best striker has his sights set on an NFL career. Why can't he make it happen?
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
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Updated standings from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
