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Why soccer star, reluctant role model Jakub Jankto came out as gay
Jankto speaks about life after coming out as gay earlier this year, playing for Serie A side Cagliari, and his hopes for Euro 2024 with Czechia.
Jankto came out for himself and no one else
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PICKING FAVORITES
Bellingham, Kane ... Dante? Picking our European Head XI and Heart XI so far this season
December is a natural point in the European soccer season to look back at some superlatives, but "Best XI" lists are often predictable. So we've made two XIs: one for the obvious choices, and the other for players we love.
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THURSDAY'S MATCHES
SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Dortmund open to Malen-Sancho player swap
Dortmund are looking at a deal that would see Donyell Malen head to Man United and Jadon Sancho return to the Bundesliga. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
THE BICYCLE DIARIES
The magic of Barcelona's temporary home Montjuic
VAR REVIEW
Breaking down the midweek VAR drama: Mac Allister foul, Liverpool goal, Arsenal penalty
A look back at possible penalty situations for Arsenal against Luton Town, plus a series of incidents in victories for Liverpool and Manchester United. Plus, should Brentford's Yoane Wissa have been sent off?
WHAT NEW TELEVISION DEAL MEANS
Gab Marcotti breaks down Premier League's new TV deal
MAN UNITED GET MUCH-NEEDED WIN
Ten Hag justified in victory after making big Rashford call
Omitting Marcus Rashford from the starting XI was a bold call from Erik ten Hag, but it's one that could define Manchester United's season.
Burley: That was Man United's best performance of the season
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE?
MANCHESTER CITY
Is Man City's reign ending? Aston Villa force Guardiola to rethink Premier League title hopes
Man City are on their longest winless run under Pep Guardiola, and Aston Villa look like real title contenders. But there might be explanations for it.
What is going wrong for Manchester City?
Top Headlines
- Angel City signs Alyssa Thompson's sister, Gisele
- Prosecutors seek four-year doping ban for Pogba
- U.S. Soccer reveals site for new training center
- U.S. firm buys PSG stake, values team at $4.3bn
- Klopp: Writing off City 'biggest joke in football'
- Ten Hag denies crisis at Man United: 'Not for us'
- Pep: Man City are 'struggling' after loss to Villa
- LAFC fined, fan group suspended for illegal flares
- Premier League 'possession MVPs'
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What's fueling Aston Villa's run to Premier League top four?
Aston Villa have been spending well and it's paying off in their top-four Premier League campaign. But is it sustainable and replicable?
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Man United to Chelsea: Ranking the Premier League's worst
From Premier League teams that spend big but aren't good (Chelsea, Man United) to ones that have been plain bad (Sheffield United, Burnley), here are the worst teams this season.
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What we learned about the USMNT in 2023, and a goal for 2024
The 2022 World Cup was a success for the U.S. men's national team, but did they build upon that in 2023? And what should its goal be for 2024?
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Euro 2024 group-stage draw reaction, predictions, keys, more
The Euro 2024 group stage is complete, and there's a lot to talk about, as holders Italy are drawn against Spain and Croatia while England get a favorable draw. Here are our predictions and group-by-group breakdowns.
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How Atletico's Griezmann became LaLiga's best player at 32
It's been one of the comeback stories of LaLiga in recent seasons: an Atletico Madrid star joining Barcelona, only to go back the other direction and become a star all over again. This is how Antoine Griezmann did it.
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The FC 100 for 2023: Haaland, Mbappe lead our list of best men's soccer players
After a brief hiatus thanks to the winter World Cup in Qatar, ESPN presents its seventh annual ranking of the best men's players and coaches in world soccer! Welcome to FC 100.
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