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Mara Gomez in her own words: 'Football saved my life'

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EURO 2020
What made Euro 2020's Round of 16 so compelling?
After a first knockout round that featured 29 goals and drama aplenty, our writers reveal their most memorable moments and, in some cases, are forced to revise their final match-up predictions!


EURO 2020 SCORES AND FIXTURES

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LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG eye Juve's Ronaldo or Man Utd's Pogba
Paris Saint-Germain are looking at signing either Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo or Manchester United's Paul Pogba. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Steve Nicol on Sancho to Man United: 'Money talks'


SOCCER TRANSFERS
Transfer grades for deals so far: Aguero, Alaba, Konate and more
The summer transfer window is upon us. Here are the big deals and how we rate them, with Barcelona signing Memphis Depay.

THE TOE POKE
Euro 2020 top scorer contenders: Can anyone catch Ronaldo?
Portugal may be out of Euro 2020, but Cristiano Ronaldo is top of the scoring charts with five goals. Can anyone beat him to claim the award?

Hartford Athletic beats the heat with a pre-training water balloon fight

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- Akinola switches allegiance from U.S. to Canada
- Judge questions possible Brazil anti-gay stance
- Messi becomes free agent as Barca deal ends
- Arsenal submit bid for Locatelli - Sassuolo CEO
- Sources: Man Utd to sign Sancho for $101m
- Thorns' Moultrie, 15, youngest to sign NWSL deal
- Spurs name Nuno as new boss after search chaos
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Following the national team star's shocking cardiac arrest, Denmark rallied in support of Christian Eriksen with a tribute-filled Copenhagen mural.
Alexander Wells Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
Whether he stays or leaves, Lionel Messi is Barcelona's greatest. In this interactive timeline, we look back at his trophy- and goal-rich rich history.
ESPN Illustration Which Euro 2020 country has the best kit?
From the group stage to the final and following UEFA's tournament format, ESPN ranks all 24 kits on display at the European Championship.
Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Stories from the pandemic season
The 2020-21 Premier League campaign was unlike any other. ESPN talked to people around the game about their experiences and lessons learned.
ESPN Illustration The 21 best female players age 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars. With Catarina Macario leading the way, our list is dominated by players from the U.S. and England.
ESPN Illustration The 39 best male players age 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and six leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.
Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Joe Bryan on anxiety, fear and wanting to help
The defender tackled his anxiety and mental health head-on at Fulham. Now he wants to help others do the same and normalise the conversation.
ESPN ESPN FC Women's Rank: The 50 best players
An American World Cup winner is No. 1, followed by an Australian star forward, in an ESPN FC and espnW celebration of the sport's elite.
Mary Beth Koeth for ESPN Beckham's Miami could be great, but has to win
After a disappointing first year for Inter Miami in MLS, David Beckham risks the one thing he's spent a career trying to avoid: public embarrassment.
ESPN Illustration 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.
Marcelo Boeri/El Grafico/Getty Images 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.
ESPN 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.
Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images 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."
Rafa Alvarez 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+.
AP Photo/Carlo Fumagalli 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.
ESPN Illustration 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.
Getty 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.
ESPN Illustration 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...
Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images 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.
ESPN.com Illustration 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.
David Inderlied/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images 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.
ESPN Illustration 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?
Getty 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.
ESPN Illustration 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.
Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images Fran Kirby back at the top after heart disease
Kirby's mindset in 2021 is informed by how, in 2020, her career was nearly taken away. The Chelsea and England star talks to ESPN about her journey.
ESPN Illustration 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?
Matthew Ashton/EMPICS via Getty Images 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.
ESPN Illustration 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?
Samuel Wilson for ESPN 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.
ESPN Illustration 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.
Getty 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?
Getty Upcoming fixtures
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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