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LIVE: Netherlands need one more result to book Euro 2020 place
Frenkie De Jong and the Dutch can secure a spot in next summer's competition if they avoid defeat in Northern Ireland this afternoon. Elsewhere, Germany will also advance if they beat Belarus. Follow LIVE with ESPN.
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Premier League
Best and worst signings by Premier League big six
The top Premier League clubs have made some poor transfer decisions since 2009, but does the good outweigh the bad? We look at how all six clubs have performed.
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UEFA European Championship Qualifying
Euro 2020 qualifying: Who's in? Who's out?
With just two rounds of games to go the road to Euro 2020 is almost set, but big names could yet fall. We take a look at what every nation needs to make it to next year's finals.
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Transfer talk
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid to join race for Haaland?
Real Madrid to move for Erling Haaland, while Man United prepare for £200 million January spending spree. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Would Edinson Cavani be a worthy replacement to Zlatan?
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to reports LA Galaxy are pursuing PSG's Edinson Cavani.
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Messi decisive but Argentina, Brazil are works in progress
With South American World Cup qualifying four months away, Brazil and Argentina's latest meeting was a chance to assess two of the region's superpowers. Both sides have work to do.
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Argentina was 'surprisingly organised' in win vs. Brazil
Alejandro Moreno breaks down Argentina's win over Brazil and raises questions about Tite's job security.
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Could Pizarro be what Mexico needs to finally move on from Vela?
Mexico fans should accept that Carlos Vela won't be back. In his place, Rodolfo Pizarro is making his case to take over as El Tri's creative hub.
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Premier League
VAR has become a mess in the EPL; here's how to fix it
The Premier League's version of VAR is different from what was promised. We've got some simple solutions to turn it around.
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Robson: Referee chief should be sacked over VAR
Stewart Robson believes Riley and the Premier League's "arrogance" about VAR has created a flawed system.
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Nuneaton goalie takes the worst penalty of all-time
If you're a Nuneaton Borough fan in England's non-league system, you might want to look away now.
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Top Headlines
- Brazil boss on Messi spat: He told me to shut up
- Ginter inspires as Germany clinch Euro 2020 spot
- Davis misses penalty as Netherlands seal Euro spot
- Croatia reach Euro 2020 with victory over Slovakia
- Klopp: Utd link stopped Liverpool move for Zlatan
- United-linked Van der Sar signs Ajax extension
- Sources: Man Utd make Haaland enquiry in Jan.
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ESPN Fantasy: Sign up now!
With the 2019-20 season just around the corner, it is time to pick your all-conquering line-up!
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The moves that set Man City, Liverpool apart
How did these two teams take over the Premier League? It owes a lot to their talent but also a couple of signature tricks that each side has perfected.
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What's the problem with England fans abroad?
"Every England overseas match is a risk because it can go wrong. That is what history has taught me." Why do England away games involve trouble?
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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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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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ESPN's Ultimate XI: Our dream team would win everything!
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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Lukaku's mission: Win with Inter, prove Man United wrong
Romelu Lukaku talked exclusively to ESPN about reviving his career at Inter after a failed stint at Old Trafford. Will he prove the haters wrong?
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The dark side of English football
Away from the Premier League's glitz, two clubs with 200-plus years of combined history are struggling. How'd this happen to Bury and Bolton?
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Christian Pulisic is not your wonderboy anymore
Sam Borden: The 20-year-old is about to try what no American's done before and star for one of football's biggest clubs.
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Luck Index 2019
Man City lucky? Man United worse than sixth? Aguero robbed? The second edition of the ESPN Luck Index reveals all.
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Zlatan: 'I don't need to dream. I am the dream'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fueled by anger and, even at 37, is not finished kicking ass. He also has some choice words for those around him.
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MLS Player Poll
We asked MLS players during preseason and the early weeks of the 2019 campaign for their thoughts about some hot-button issues in the sport.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Upcoming fixtures
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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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
