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SPANISH SUCCESS
Barcelona have gone backwards; Real Madrid set for barren year. How can they be fixed?
The pain of early Champions League exits might actually work in Barcelona's and Real Madrid's favor: It's now clear for all to see where their deficiencies are.

How Pellegrino Matarazzo became the first American manager to win a major European trophy

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

NWSL EXPANSION
Krieger: NWSL's Columbus expansion great news for women's soccer


MANCHESTER CITY'S BIG CHANCE
Why Guardiola's legacy could exceed the likes of Ferguson, Wenger, Klopp
Exit as a Premier League champion like Sir Alex Ferguson? Or leave behind a strong foundation like Jurgen Klopp? Pep Guardiola has the chance to do both.

Moreno: I'd rather be in Man City's dressing room right now

Is the new Premier League ball behind all the long-range goals? We asked a scientist

WILD WEEKEND OF SOCCER
Arsenal are still Premier League title favorites, and here's why
Arsenal suffered a huge blow to their Premier League title hopes in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City.

Is the Premier League now Man City's to lose? Plus, Bayern clinch Bundesliga, more
Man City's win over Arsenal has thrown the title race back in City's favor.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal ramp up interest in Nico Williams amid Barça links
Nico Williams has returned to action for Athletic Club and has admirers at the Emirates. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.


BATTLE FOR THE TOP SPOT
MLS Power Rankings: Following a great week, Nashville continues to rise up
Nashville SC continue their great week as they move on up in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Top Headlines
- Leicester relegated to 3rd-tier 10 years after title
- Chelsea routed by Brighton; worst run since 1912
- Wrexham leap back into promotion playoff places
- Crew owners get 18th NWSL team for record fee
- FIFA opens sale of more WC tickets to all games
- Maradona's daughter confronts doctor in new trial
- Wright scores as Coventry win Championship title
- Seattle's Fishlock to retire after 14 seasons
- ⚽ USWNT lessons learned ahead of World Cup
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Facebook @UECornella Messi bought a club in Barcelona! Get to know UE Cornellà
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi made news this week with the surprise announcement that he has bought Spanish fifth-tier team UE Cornellà. Who are they?
Marcel van Dorst/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images Attack, attack, attack: N.E.C. Nijmegen's tactics have to be seen to be believed
NEC have the most attacking, aggressive style around, and it's working as they sit third in the Dutch Eredivisie and are into the final of the Dutch Cup.
Courtesy Portland Cherry Bombs FC, Forward Madison and Duncan Loudon/Venezia FC More than a jersey: Kits are putting soccer's underdogs on the map
Few lower-league clubs could ever take on soccer's giants, but when it comes to attention-grabbing kits, these three are in a league of their own.
George Wood/Getty Images How bad analytics built a Tottenham team that might get relegated
Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.
Legends chasing milestones
(Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images) Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images 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.





















