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Sacking Lampard now is a gamble by Chelsea
Chelsea felt it was time to go from Frank Lampard to Thomas Tuchel, but the move is risky. Plus: Madrid's old guard get the job done, while Man United and Liverpool played out an FA Cup thriller.
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Would Pulisic benefit from a reunion with Tuchel at Chelsea?
Julien Laurens examines how Thomas Tuchel's expected arrival at Chelsea would impact Christian Pulisic.
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TRANSFER RUMOURS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool checked on ex-Arsenal defender Sokratis
Liverpool's defender search took them to former Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Marcotti: Aguero to Barcelona makes no sense!
Gab Marcotti thinks neither Sergio Aguero or David Alaba moving to Barcelona makes any sense.
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Is Martin Odegaard the right player for Arsenal?
Gab Marcotti feels Martin Odegaard may hinder the development of some of Arsenal's youth players.
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How long can the old guard carry Real Madrid?
The Gab & Juls podcast reflects on Real Madrid's bounce-back performance vs. Alaves.
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Why joining Roma over Juventus will pay off for Reynolds
Julien Laurens suggests USMNT prospect Bryan Reynolds will develop better at Roma than Juventus.
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Why Chelsea made a change, where Lampard failed, Tuchel's to-do list
Chelsea's decision to change managers is a big deal. Here's what the switch means, what we can expect from incoming coach Thomas Tuchel and the things on his to-do list.
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Man United must keep momentum after Liverpool win
An FA Cup win over Liverpool set Man United on the way to glory in 1999. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the winner then; now United's manager wants Sunday's result to be a similar catalyst.
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Fernandes' free kick wins FA Cup thriller for Man United
Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Is Thiago the problem with Liverpool's midfield?
Gab Marcotti analyses the issues Liverpool have when they start Thiago and are without Jordan Henderson.
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Man United's counter-attack is so dangerous right now
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Did Liverpool really show progress in loss at Man United?
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What could have been for Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa is headed to PAOK, a major coup for the Greek outfit. What were his other options?
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TRANSFERS
Transfer grades: Arsenal get a D for handling of Ozil exit
The January transfer window is upon us. Here are the big deals and how we rate them, with Mesut Ozil finally leaving Arsenal for Fenerbahce.
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Is Ronaldo the all-time top scorer? Or Pele? Or Bican? We may never know
Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, Josef Bican, Romario. They can all lay claim to be the greatest goal scorer of all time. But who actually holds the accolade? It's complicated.
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Is Thomas Tuchel really the right man for Chelsea?
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Laurens: Remarkable Atletico can do no wrong
Julien Laurens believes Atletico Madrid are set to be crowned La Liga champions following their win against Valencia.
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Why Martial should start ahead of Cavani
Julien Laurens explains why he feels Martial should start ahead of Cavani against Sheffield United.
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Are AC Milan regressing to the mean in Serie A?
Stewart Robson explains why it will be tough for a young AC Milan side to stay atop the Serie A table.
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Is this the weekend Bayern won the Bundesliga?
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- Lampard sacked by Chelsea; Tuchel lined up
- Guardiola on Lampard: Managers have to win
- Man Utd's Fernandes laughs off tiredness claim
- Guardiola expects Garcia to leave Man City
- MLS regular season to begin April 3; Dec. 11 final
- USMNT's Holmes heading back to Huddersfield
- Atlanta United sign ex-Argentina striker Lopez
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Is Thiago the problem with Liverpool's midfield?
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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
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.
