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Lampard sacked as Chelsea boss
Chelsea have sacked Frank Lampard as manager and will appoint former PSG boss Thomas Tuchel as his successor, sources have told ESPN.
Laurens: Chelsea's recruitment a poisoned chalice for Lampard
Julien Laurens feels Lampard was too inexperienced to handle the overhaul of Chelsea's squad.
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Berhalter ready to focus on busy 2021 for USMNT
With several tournaments and World Cup qualifying's start, 2021 will be busy. The U.S. manager discusses the year ahead, lays out his priorities and name drops players he is watching closely.
Man United must keep momentum after Liverpool win
An FA Cup win over Liverpool set Man United on the way to glory in 1999. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the winner then; now United's manager wants Sunday's result to be a similar catalyst.
Fernandes' free kick wins FA Cup thriller for Man United
Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Man United's counter-attack is so dangerous right now
Did Liverpool really show progress in loss at Man United?
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American Hoppe asks Lewandowski for his jersey
Michallik: Weston McKennie is fearless
Janusz Michallik praises Weston McKennie for superb goal for Juventus in Juventus 2-0 win vs. Bologna.
Sargent's goal comes as 'huge relief,' but he must score more
Morris discusses 'huge honor' of joining Swansea
In his first interview with Swansea, Jordan Morris talks through all the exciting aspects of his move to the Championship.
FA CUP HIGHLIGHTS
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Abraham hits hat trick as Chelsea advance, but Werner misses penalty
Everton cruise past Sheffield Wednesday into FA Cup 5th round
Southampton oust FA Cup holders Arsenal via own goal
Man City needs late heroics in win vs. Cheltenham Town
Leicester complete comeback to advance in FA Cup
TRANSFER RUMOURS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool checked on ex-Arsenal defender Sokratis
Liverpool's defender search took them to former Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Why joining Roma over Juventus will pay off for Reynolds
Julien Laurens suggests USMNT prospect Bryan Reynolds will develop better at Roma than Juventus.
Is Alaba an upgrade on Ramos for Real Madrid?
Julien Laurens and Rodrigo Faez discuss whether David Alaba would be an upgrade on Sergio Ramos.
Should Arsenal insert Odegaard buy-out clause?
Julien Laurens believes Odegaard to Arsenal on loan is a great deal, if the club can agree a buy-out clause.
Laurens: Upamecano to Bayern makes sense
Julien Laurens considers which club would be the best fit for RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano.
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Man Utd win FA Cup thriller against Liverpool. PLUS: The Serie A title race heats up!
TRANSFERS
Transfer grades: Arsenal get a D for handling of Ozil exit
The January transfer window is upon us. Here are the big deals and how we rate them, with Mesut Ozil finally leaving Arsenal for Fenerbahce.
Top Headlines
- NFL's 49ers increase stake in Leeds ownership
- Players, president die in Brazilian plane crash
- FA Cup: Man United vs. West Ham in fifth round
- Sources: Solskjaer agrees to Lingard loan move
- Guardiola expects Garcia to leave Man City
- Mourinho not in favour of vaccines for players
- USMNT calls up youthful side to face T&T
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Michallik: Weston McKennie is fearless
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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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