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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle No. 1 after Week One, L.A. teams in top six
Week one of the 2021 MLS season is in the books, which means fresh Power Rankings! The Sounders came out strong to open the year. Look out, league.
SUPER LEAGUE
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Hislop: Where was this reaction from UEFA on racism?
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REACTION TO SUPER LEAGUE REVELATIONS
La Liga title race an afterthought to Super League greed
If La Liga expels Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico for their roles in forming a breakaway Super League, would Sevilla become Spain's next great power?
Super League cabal have spectacularly failed to read the room
The proposed Super League is not for fans, only the owners of football's biggest, richest clubs who just want to become even bigger and richer.
MOURINHO SACKED BY SPURS
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All or Nothing: Mourinho's Spurs tenure ends in disappointment
It always felt like Jose Mourinho's tenure at Tottenham would end poorly. Yet his exit in the days before a cup final feels especially disappointing.
Spurs appoint Mason, 29, after Mourinho sacking
Ryan Mason has been named Tottenham's interim head coach until the end of the season.
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Bayern's move for Camavinga taking shape
Bayern Munich are looking to bolster their options in midfield and Rennes' Eduardo Camavinga could be a fit. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
THE TOE POKE
Super League backlash: Wolves declare themselves 2018-19 champions
Since the news of a Super League broke the backlash has continued, with many stars and clubs opposing the idea -- some more seriously than others.
Tom Brady in the crowd for Inter Miami's season opener
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Elland Road was empty, but fans made Super League displeasure known
Owners of the 12 clubs behind the breakaway European Super League have underestimated football and its fans. Protests like the one at Leeds on Monday are only the beginning.
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- Sources: Rebel clubs ready for UEFA talks
- Football matches must be shortened - Perez
- Sources: Man Utd, City players voice ESL worry
- Infantino on Super League: You're in or out
- Sources: UCL semifinals to go ahead as planned
- Perez: UCL won't kick out Super League teams
- Klopp, Milner critical of Super League proposal
- Klopp slams Leeds 'earn it' shirts: 'A real joke!'
- Rooney: Spurs 'crazy' to axe Mou before Cup final
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Real Madrid president hints towards shorter football matches
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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.
- 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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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 evaluated 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.
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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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