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The cross-continent battle to sign young American players


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Ronaldo scores hat trick as Portugal cruise past Luxembourg

Stones scores to bring England level with Hungary

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How did Columbus become the USMNT's spiritual home?
Crew Stadium was the setting for some of the USMNT's biggest moments -- including multiple 'Dos a Cero' wins over Mexico -- but will the Columbus stronghold continue at Lower.com Field?

Can Berhalter, USMNT afford to drop points against Costa Rica?


ENGLAND
SOCCER
Southgate goes on the attack, but England fall short
Fans have been asking England manager Gareth Southgate to pick a line-up full of exciting attackers, but the likes of Kane, Grealish, Sterling, Mount and Foden struggled to impress.


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Poland-Albania temporarily suspended after projectiles thrown on field

Denmark clinch World Cup berth behind Maehle goal


TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: PSG, Atletico eye Barella as contract talks stall
Inter and Nicolo Barella can't come to terms on a new deal, and clubs across Europe are keen on the Italy midfielder. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Laurens: Laporta living in a 'care bear world' over Messi offer


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SPAIN
SOCCER
Spain didn't win Nations League but Oyarzabal is a star
Spain's latest super-group of teenagers has caught the imagination this week, but 24-year-old Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal might be the one to lead them.

Top Headlines
- Simeone: I asked Suarez if Messi would join Atleti
- No decision yet on USMNT's McKennie, Robinson
- MLS fines Miami's Neville after epic anti-ref rant
- Brazil teammates to Neymar: Please don't quit
- Hungary fans, police clash at England game
- Ronaldo nets 10th Portugal hat-trick in big win
- FIFA boss: 2-year World Cup akin to Super Bowl
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Fire erupts at stadium ahead of Andorra vs. England
Brent Humphreys for ESPN Ricardo Pepi has unstoppable dreams
After a superb start for the USMNT, Ricardo Pepi is ready to take on the world. Wherever he goes, he will carry his borderland hometown with him.
Peter Powell Powell/EPA The fight for the soul of Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo is back and the club is one of the biggest in the world. But what does that mean to local fans, pushed out by the global game?
Illustrations by Freak City Which LaLiga team should you root for?
Spain's top flight has arrived on ESPN+ and, if you do not have a favorite team from LaLiga, here is a handy guide to all 20 to help you decide.
Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images How Man Utd got Cristiano Ronaldo to return
In the span of 48 hours, Cristiano Ronaldo left Juventus and, after seemingly agreeing a move to Man City, went back to Man United instead.
Tim Clayton/Corbis/Getty Images How Diego Simeone became King of LaLiga
Simeone embodies everything that is cool about Atletico Madrid: Gritty, intense and a LaLiga champion, he tells ESPN what makes him tick.
ESPN Illustration Premier League 2021-22 kit power ranking
It's time to dive into the most exciting thing about the 2021-22 Premier League season: the kits each club will be wearing.
Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images How Messi came to leave Barcelona for PSG
As August began, everyone thought Lionel Messi would remain a Barcelona player. Before the month reached its halfway mark, he was unveiled by PSG.
Alexander Wells Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images Denmark sends emotional message to Eriksen
Following the national team star's shocking cardiac arrest, Denmark rallied in support of Christian Eriksen with a tribute-filled Copenhagen mural.
JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images Mara Gomez: 'Football saved my life'
In 2020, Gomez became the first transgender woman to play professionally in Argentina. She talks to ESPN about her remarkable journey.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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."
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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