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Man Utd underdogs; Can Liverpool cope without Van Dijk?
The Champions League is back and matchday 1 has plenty of drama. Can Man United get a result in Paris? How will Liverpool fare? Will Bayern beat Atletico? And will Barcelona and Madrid find form?
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
How did Pickford escape a red card? What's up with Barca and Real?
We know the impact of Jordan Pickford's reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk's season, but how was Everton's goalkeeper not punished at the time? Plus: The Clasico rivals had woeful weekends.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid lead Barca in pursuit of PSG's Mbappe
Real Madrid are leaders over Barcelona for PSG star Kylian Mbappe as his time in Paris looks set to come to an end. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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THE TOE POKE
This XI missed out on Ballon d'Or Dream Team, but why was Eto'o so angry?
France Football is instead drawing up its all-time XI of football's greatest ever-players. It's fair to say they've missed a few world-class stars.
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PSG-Man United 'will play like a knockout game'
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Chelsea vs. Sevilla 'definitely won't be 0-0'
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Moreno: Barcelona fragile mentally right now
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Will Van Dijk injury end Liverpool's title hopes?
Few clubs can lose a player of Virgil van Dijk's stature to a long-term injury and still hope to win the Premier League. Can Liverpool find a way?
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Laurens wants Pickford ban 'as long as Van Dijk is out'
Julien Laurens says the lack of punishment for Pickford is "as disgraceful" as his challenge on Van Dijk.
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- Sources: Arsenal axe Ozil from Prem squad
- Marsch: Lampard didn't rate Pulisic as he's U.S.
- Police probe threats to Pickford, Richarlison
- Solskjaer denies Greenwood dropped as discipline
- Messi not at his best with Barca - Koeman
- Van Dijk: I'll be 'fitter, stronger' after ACL blow
- PSG boss: Cavani will succeed at Man Utd
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PSG-Man United 'will play like a knockout game'
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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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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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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 named 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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Henry tries to resurrect coaching career in MLS
After a legendary career as a player, Thierry Henry made a rough start to life as a manager. In Montreal, he seeks improvement.
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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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ESPN FC 100
Here are the top 100 players and managers in men's soccer, as rated by our experts.
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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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Sancho will be the next superstar - on his terms
From playing in the streets of south London to the cusp of worldwide stardom, Jadon Sancho has always done things his own way.
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ESPN FC Ultimate XI: Our unbeatable line-up!
Imagine for a minute that you own a soccer team and have unlimited resources and sky-high goals. If money were no object, what team would you build?
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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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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
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Updated standings from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
