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MLS players on facing Messi: The thrill of meeting a hero -- and the oddity of ticking him off
MLS players find themselves in a precarious position: They meet their heroes, like Lionel Messi, but can also end up facing their wrath.
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Messi hits hat trick as Inter Miami win thriller
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United revive interest in Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is back on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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SOCCER TALK
Marcotti: Southampton should be thrown out of playoff final for spying
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Laurens slams 'disgusting' VAR decision for Celtic vs. Motherwell
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EVERY TEAM NEEDS AT LEAST ONE
Who in the USMNT 'has that dog in them'? xDAWG can quantify that
The USMNT have been accused of lacking their once-trademark fight in recent seasons. If only there were a metric that could help quantify grit ...
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EMBRACING DATA & ANALYTICS
Want to hire the next Jürgen Klopp? This is how data can help you
All clubs now use analytics to sign players in the transfer window, but now some are embracing it in their managerial searches too.
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply won't go away in title race
Arsenal desperately want to seize the Premier League trophy, but Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make them earn it.
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Man United unveil new 2026-27 home kit ahead of Champions League return
Manchester United have rolled out their home kit for the season, and their return to the Champions League.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?
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World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.
MUST-SEE MLS
Julian Hall becomes the youngest player in MLS history to score a hat trick
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Calvin Harris makes it 3-0 SKC with fine finish
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Top Headlines
- Real Madrid call elections after Pérez move
- USMNT's Scally to make club call after World Cup
- Slot expects to be Liverpool boss next season
- Wood headlines NZ's 2026 World Cup squad
- Pep: Man City 'there just in case' Arsenal slip up
- Trump admin waives visa bonds for World Cup fans
- Pulisic gives Milan, USMNT positive injury update
- Messi's brace powers Inter Miami in 8-goal thriller
- 👕 Man United unveil new home kit for UCL return
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How Barcelona won LaLiga title, and how they can get even better
It will be hard to top sealing the LaLiga title in El Clásico against rivals Real Madrid, but 2025-26 is a season that has left Barcelona wanting more.
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World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
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Why Champions League can't tell us much about Premier League
It's easy to watch PSG and Bayern Munich light it up in the Champions League and lament that Premier League teams aren't doing the same. But it doesn't mean much.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
