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Bundesliga 2020-21 season preview: Who will challenge Bayern for the title?

Before you tune in to all the Bundesliga action on ESPN+, we break down what to watch for throughout the 2020-21 season.

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Gio Reyna admits Dortmund have 'high expectations' for him

Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna joins Taylor Twellman to look ahead to the new Bundesliga season.

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Bayern will have to 'find a way' without Thiago

Derek Rae explains the hole Bayern need to fill with Thiago leaving for Liverpool in the Premier League.

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'Nobody can match' Bayern Munich's consistency

12h
1:22

Matarazzo 'doesn't really care' about lack of recognition in the U.S.

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1:15

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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Portland hold on for 1-1 draw with San Jose

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Red card gives Vancouver edge over Montreal

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Mosquera hat trick helps Dallas beat the Rapids 4-1

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LAFC sees off Portland to end two-game winless streak

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Montreal beats Vancouver in high-scoring, feisty clash

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TRANSFER RUMOURS

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Transfer Talk: Saints reject Spurs approach for Ings

With Tottenham needing cover for Harry Kane, could Danny Ings fill the role? The answer is no, according to Saints. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Ogden: Bale returning to Tottenham is positive for all

Mark Ogden explains what Gareth Bale could bring to Tottenham and why Man United won't be concerned.

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Could Thiago's move open the door for Dest at Bayern?

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Udoh: The door to sign Koulibaly is 90% closed

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Where would Lyon's Houssem Aouar fit in at Arsenal?

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THE TOE POKE

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Ibrahimovic, Henry, Fabregas and the stars who decided to 'go back' like Bale

Gareth Bale will be back at Spurs after a successful seven-year sojourn at Madrid. How have other stars got on when returning to former clubs?

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USMNT players poke fun at Weston McKennie

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Stuttgart's American coach describes his football philosophy

VfB Stuttgart manager Pellegrino Matarazzo explains his pragmatic style of play ahead of the start of the Bundesliga season.

12h
0:55

Lewandowski: To win the Ballon d'Or is every player's dream

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    • How Ronaldo became a goal-scoring machine

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    • My hidden journey: Thomas Beattie

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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 named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.

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    • Reliving the 'Wild West' of MLS's first season

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    • The Top 50 Premier League transfers of all-time

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    • Henry tries to resurrect coaching career in MLS

      After a legendary career as a player, Thierry Henry made a rough start to life as a manager. In Montreal, he seeks improvement.

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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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    • Players control Barcelona, not managers

      Barcelona's hire of Quique Setien reveals who really holds the power at the Camp Nou: Lionel Messi and his teammates.

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      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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      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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