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Man United's Rice pursuit takes a twist; sheep not to blame for Ronaldo move
ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest as Man United's Declan Rice move has taken a twist. Plus: Why sheep aren't to blame for Cristiano Ronaldo moving house.
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'Heartbroken' Lisa De Vanna walks away from football
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna opens up about Alen Stajcic and why she is leaving football.
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De Vanna believes she earned place in Matildas camp
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De Vanna discusses Stajcic dismissal
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Real Madrid's Benzema making a case to be the best in the world
Karim Benzema said he plays for those who "know" the game. Evidenced by his fine form, we've only just begun to understand it as well as he does.
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2021-22 LaLiga
De Jong sent off in 5/10 showing as Barca bereft of ideas
Frenkie de Jong was unlucky to be sent off, but Barcelona can have few complaints about a 0-0 draw at Cadiz that piles pressure on Ronald Koeman.
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Why did Barcelona struggle in tie vs. Cadiz?
Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona and Cadiz looked like two mediocre teams who couldn't do anything.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca want Man City's Torres to improve attacking options
Goals are hard to come by for Barca this season, which has the Catalans plotting a move for Man City's Ferran Torres. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Could Youri Tielemans fill the Wijnaldum void at Liverpool?
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THE TOE POKE
'I bet Messi never has to deal with this' - De Roon can't give shirts away
Atalanta's Marten de Roon went to the club shop and offered to pay for jerseys with his name on the back. But nobody showed up.
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Dog steals ball, nutmegs player before getting carried off
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2021-22 English Premier League
Chelsea vs. Man City: Tuchel vs. Guardiola, title questions, key players
Tuchel and Chelsea have beaten Guardiola and Man City in three straight games since April 17: what will Saturday's game hold? We break it down.
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What to expect from Chelsea vs. Man City?
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A-LEAGUE, W-LEAGUE
A-League, W-League pushed back over COVID
The A-League's 2021-22 season has been delayed, with organisers postponing the start in hope COVID-19 restrictions will ease across the country.
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Top Headlines
- Ole vs. Klopp: Utd boss digs out penalty claims
- Tuchel: No miracle needed to beat Man City
- Klopp confirms yet another Thiago injury blow
- Messi missing again for PSG with bone problem
- Top clubs slam FIFA's 'destructive' WC plans
- Koeman sent off as Barca slip to Cadiz draw
- Lukaku wants CEO talks over social media abuse
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Would a Granit Xhaka-Weston McKennie swap deal make sense?
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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