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How can Lampard turn Chelsea from good to great?
There is talent throughout the squad, but is there enough balance? We look at how to make Chelsea world class.
Mourinho faces acid test of Tottenham's title credentials
He had been written off as yesterday's man, but Jose Mourinho is showing at Tottenham that he might just be special again. The next few weeks, though, could define the season.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Is home field an advantage in this MLS postseason?
The conference semifinals of the MLS Cup playoffs are here. Will there be more surprises in the east? Will matches in the west continue to go with the form book? And does playing at home help?
TOP HEADLINES
Lavelle, Kristie Mewis on target as USWNT returns with impressive win
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TRANSFER RUMOURS
Transfer Talk: Chelsea enter race for Messi
Should Lionel Messi indeed leave Barcelona this summer, Chelsea have emerged as a contender for his signature. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Napoli earn emotional win for Maradona. PLUS: Can Spurs upset Chelsea?
USMNT's Brooks on target, Wolfsburg beat Bremen in eight-goal thriller
INSIDER NOTEBOOK
SOCCER
Bundesliga's record losers beg Schalke to finally end winless run - but why?
Why does the Bundesliga's worst team ever want to keep their record? ESPN's Insider Notebook has the answer: PLUS: How the handball law is changing.
UNITED STATES
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USMNT's Champions League presence is 'hugely significant'
Top Headlines
- Funeral workers fired over Maradona coffin photos
- Maradona's coaching staff resign after his death
- Barca players to defer wages, save club €172m
- Lavelle, Kristie Mewis kick U.S. past Netherlands
- USWNT show BLM support, kneel during anthem
- Rooney: I'll retire to become full-time Derby boss
- Vandy's Sarah Fuller to suit up, can make history
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Diego Maradona got a whole stadium to cheer for Juan Sebastian Veron
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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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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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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 named 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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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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ESPN FC 100
Here are the top 100 players and managers in men's soccer, as rated by our experts.
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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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ESPN FC Ultimate XI: Our unbeatable line-up!
Imagine for a minute that you own a soccer team and have unlimited resources and sky-high goals. If money were no object, what team would you build?
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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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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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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
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League tables
Updated standings from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
