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Villarreal oust Arsenal, set up UEL final vs. Man United
Villarreal punched their ticket into the Europa League final after a scoreless second-leg draw at Arsenal, winning 2-1 on aggregate.
Cavani 9/10 as Man United reach Europa League final
Man United lost 3-2 to Roma on the night, but thanks to 6-2 first-leg win, and a brace from Edinson Cavani, they are into the Europa League final.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
UCL talking points: Will Man City or Chelsea lift the trophy?
As Man City and Chelsea move on to the final later this month, Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens check out the Champions League talking points.
Who's the favourite between Manchester City and Chelsea?
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SOCCER
Martinez's long road back to Atlanta after ACL tear
Rehabbing from an ACL injury is a long, lonely experience for any player, never mind during a pandemic. So how did former MVP Josef Martinez cope?
Tuchel epitomises Chelsea ethos: Win now, you may be gone tomorrow
Thomas Tuchel is Chelsea's 13th manager in 18 years. He know he's not there to build a dynasty, he's there to win right now. And he's already reached the Champions League final.
N'Golo Kante put in an 'MVP performance' for Chelsea
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG dream of Messi, Neymar, Mbappe triple threat
PSG are still hopeful that Barcelona's Lionel Messi will join the club to play with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
How West Brom's Johnstone could end up at Man United
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ITALIAN SERIE A
The story of 2020-21 in Serie A: Inter's title, why Juve fell short
Inter Milan claimed their first Serie A title since 2009 this season, and in style. Here's how they did it, and how the Italian season played out.
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- Man Utd reach UEL final despite loss to Roma
- Hazard apologises to Madrid fans on Instagram
- USWNT sets trio of friendlies ahead of Olympics
- Prem breaks La Liga's all-time European record
- Sources: Madrid fume at Hazard after UCL exit
- Sources: Mourinho at Roma to save Spurs $12.5m
- U.S.'s Konrad: Switching Barca teams 'not easy'
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Eden Hazard did what?!
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The 39 best 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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."
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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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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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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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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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