Favorites
Customize ESPN
ESPN Sites
ESPN Apps
Where did it go wrong for Ozil at Arsenal?
Mesut Ozil's arrival at Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 was supposed to be the start of a new era, yet he departs as a pariah. What happened to the "Assist King" and what legacy does he leave?


TOP HEADLINES
USWNT need to blend experience and youth to win Olympics

SOCCER
Taylor Twellman walks off SportsNation set talking greatest streaks of all time

TOP SCORES AND FIXTURES

TRANSFER RUMOURS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid favourites to sign Alaba over Liverpool
David Alaba's move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid is a done deal, as all the details have been agreed. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

THE TOE POKE
Football's Fortnite takeover! Players can wear soccer kits, celebrate like Pele
Video game developer Epic Games is bringing a major soccer collaboration to its wildly popular free-to-play Battle Royale game, Fortnite.

ITALIAN SERIE A HIGHLIGHTS
STREAM ALL SEASON ON ESPN+, ESPN NETWORKS
Zlatan back to his best with brace for Milan vs. Cagliari
Reus' missed penalty 'big emotionally' for Dortmund
Top Headlines
- Pulisic: I 'grew most' with no fans at Chelsea
- Solskjaer denies Fernandes needs to be rested
- Milan sign Mandzukic on Ibrahimovic-style deal
- Colour-blind fans angered by United-Liverpool kits
- Zidane shuns Alaba transfer speculation
- Guardiola not replacing Aguero in Jan window
- Riise, Wilkinson appointed to lead Lionesses
ESPN Must-Watch Video
Why Chelsea will 'kick on' and beat Leicester after Fulham win
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 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.
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.
Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images 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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
Puma 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.
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.
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...
ESPN Illustration 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.
Getty 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.
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 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?
ESPN Illustration 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?
ESPN Illustration 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.
ESPN Illustration 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?
Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images 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?
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.
ESPN Mbappe, Sancho lead 36 best under-21 stars
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are evaluated by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.
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.
ESPN.com Illustration 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.
Amanda Mustard for ESPN 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.
ESPN The Misery Index
There are unhappy and frustrated fans everywhere, but these 10 teams have had it particularly rough.
Samuel Wilson for ESPN 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.
Getty 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?
Getty Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
Getty Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images League tables
Updated standings from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.