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Messi leads the way, but Ronaldo slips in FC 100
FC 100
OUR ANNUAL RANKING OF SOCCER’S BEST
Alexander-Arnold takes FC 100's top spot for second year
Laurens: Mbappe will dominate for the next 10 years
De Bruyne is the FC 100's best attacking midfielder
Klopp the FC 100's best boss after 'historic' season
Solskjaer shows, again, he lacks the judgment to excel
Only Ole Gunnar Solskjaer failed to see Fred's red card coming, and his failure to replace the midfielder may cost Man United a place in the Champions League round of 16.
Fred, Man United showed 'ill discipline' in defeat to PSG
Steve Nicol highlights Fred's errors in Manchester United's 3-1 loss to PSG in the Champions League.
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TRANSFER RUMOURS
LIVE Transfer Talk: AC Milan's Calhanoglu nears move to Manchester United
Manchester United's hopes of signing AC Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu appear to have taken a positive turn. Transfer Talk has the latest.
As Melia keeps his penalty secrets, Friedel and Rimando divulge
Sporting KC keeper Tim Melia is a perfect 6-0 in penalty shootouts, so what's his secret? He wouldn't tell. But Brad Friedel and Nick Rimando did.
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PSG send Man United's UCL hopes spiralling. PLUS: Giroud hits four for Chelsea
Nagelsmann needs statement victory to prove Leipzig can win Bundesliga
RB Leipzig have proven themselves worthy challengers to Bayern Munich of late, but if they want the title, they need to beat the kings on Saturday.
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Zidane can fix Real Madrid, but only if he wants to stay and do the work
Despite a difficult run of results, Zinedine Zidane has the backing of Real Madrid's players and executives. But while he can untangle the mess, the question is whether wants to.
Top Headlines
- Neymar: I want to play with Messi 'next season'
- Haaland to miss rest of 2020 because of injury
- Solskjaer blames bad finishing for defeat vs. PSG
- Sources: Barca, Dembele in talks over new deal
- Messi, Barca fined for Maradona jersey tribute
- Giroud scores four in Chelsea thrashing of Sevilla
- Arteta: Arsenal need to sell players to buy targets
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Should Giroud start over Abraham at Chelsea?
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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.
- 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+.
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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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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.
- Melissa Lyttle for ESPN
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.
