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Why does the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry cause so much hate?
They are two all-time greats, but the nature of online communication and the blank canvas of both players means that hostility often plays out in public between their supporters. Why?
U.S. beat Guyana but tougher tests to come in Gold Cup
The U.S. beat Guyana comfortably--as they should have--to ease nerves at the start of the Gold Cup. Now a positive momentum is starting to build.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Manchester United keen on Aubameyang?
Romelu Lukaku is looking to leave this summer so Man United need a striker. But will he come from Arsenal? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Transfer hotlist: Five players every club wants
Imagine being a young player and having every top club in Europe after you. Here are five who know what that feels like.
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The crew picks their favourites at the Copa America, discuss Neymar's potential move away from PSG and much more
Freddy Adu: 'I'm not ready to give it up'
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Will Lukaku get Inter move? Rodri finally joining Man City?
The summer transfer window is well underway, and David Amoyal has the latest rumours, including tidbits about Romelu Lukaku, Rodri and Joao Felix.
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The truth hurts: Tough questions facing all 24 clubs
With MLS paused for the Gold Cup and the secondary transfer window opening next month, we asked the uncomfortable questions facing all 24 clubs.
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Hazard's Chelsea Whatsapp exit revealed. How do stars leave group chats?
As Eden Hazard's sign-off from Chelsea's Whatsapp is revealed, our exclusive* screen grabs showing how other stars left group chats. (*imaginary).
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- Luis Enrique quits Spain for personal reasons
- Manslaughter arrest made in Sala case - police
- Sources: Utd frustrate Palace over Wan-Bissaka
- Sources: Liverpool won't sell Origi this summer
- Jimenez, not Chicharito, Mexico's top No. 9 - Tata
- Mbappe: I could play in MLS later in career
- Cuba captain Lopez defects after Mexico drubbing
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Welcome to the Summer of Soccer
The domestic season is done but there's no rest as we've got four international men's tournaments and the WWC. Here's what you need to know.
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Who are the best 30 players under 21?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, but who's next? Who will take on the challenge of being the best in soccer?
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Emery's first season better than Wenger's last?
Nick Hornby: The 2018-19 campaign showed that Arsenal will always flake out when it matters, no matter who's playing or coaching.
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Barnwell: Prem winners and losers
It's been another remarkable season in England's top flight. Bill Barnwell runs through the best and worst of the 2018-19 Premier League season.
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Why Trent Alexander-Arnold won't stop
At 20, the Liverpool and England right-back has had a meteoric rise that includes back-to-back Champions League finals. But he is not satisfied.
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Soccer's greatest captains
To celebrate the release of "Captain Marvel," ESPN and Marvel teamed up to turn our favorite soccer captains into galaxy-dominating superheroes.
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ESPN FC 100
Here are the top 100 players and managers in men's soccer, as rated by our experts.
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Wright Thompson: Liverpool Rising
Liverpool have been superb this season. Here's what a trophy would mean to a city that has experienced so much joy, hope, despair and tragedy along the way.
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Kane wants to conquer 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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Katie Nolan goes to Liverpool to watch her beloved Reds
The host of 'Always Late' on ESPN+ checked a big item on her bucket list when she visited Anfield.
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture's Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dormitory at one of Brazil's highest-earning teams caused 10 preventable deaths. How?
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The hater's guide to soccer rivalries
Some of soccer's biggest grudge matches take place over the final three months of the season. Here's your must-have guide.
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In search of Emiliano Sala
The tragic disappearance of Emiliano Sala, bound for new club Cardiff on a single-engine plane, raises the question: How did this happen?
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Landon Donovan's indoor soccer debut
A United States legend came out of retirement, again. We were in San Diego to see how Landon Donovan got on and to ask him: "Why?"
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Ajax's dream factory: Where selling De Jong is no big deal
For most clubs, losing a star like Frenkie De Jong would be a killer. For Ajax, it's their business model.
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Thompson: The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina's most important match ever, Buenos Aires lost its mind.
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Your guide to football's dark arts
Sergio Ramos is a master, Wilfried Zaha knows how to win a free kick and chicanery from corners can be crucial. Welcome to the dark arts.
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Presenting ESPN's Luck Index
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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