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Ian Darke breaks down dramatic Premier League run-in, Champions League race
A Premier League season that has defied expectations sets up a thrilling finish as Champions League qualification remains tight. Ian Darke breaks it down.
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Is Rashford back to form for Villa, England? Or is it a false dawn?
Few players divide opinion like Man United's Marcus Rashford but is the England forward, on loan at Aston Villa, on the path to redemption or failure?
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PORTSMOUTH
RELEGATION BATTLE
Australia's eyes on Portsmouth's Championship relegation battle
With Hayden Matthews one of four Australians in Portsmouth's squad, the final eight games of this Championship season could have huge ramifications for the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup hopes.
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Chelsea advance 3-2 on aggregate2nd Leg
Chelsea fight back to beat Man City, but UWCL nemesis Barcelona won't give them any second chances
Chelsea blew Manchester City away to overturn their first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League semifinals, where old rivals Barcelona await.
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ESPN EXCLUSIVE WITH ROBINSON
Robinson's rise has Fulham dreaming of Europe and the U.S. a World Cup
In a breakout season, Fulham's Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the best left backs in the world, and he's dreaming of big things with the U.S.
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THE SECRET TRANSFER SPACE
One room, 300 clubs, 80 agencies, 3,500 meetings: Inside football's secret transfer space
The "speed dating" of the football world happens at TransferRoom, where over 300 clubs and 80 player agencies meet to talk deals 15 minutes at a time. Rob Dawson was there to see it.
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How transfer 'speed dating' helped Viktor Gyökeres to Sporting
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2024-25 English FA Cup
Bournemouth vs Man City: Time, how to watch, stats, team news
All you need to know ahead of the FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester City and Bournemouth
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HOPE FOR LEVERKUSEN?
Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again?
Only a few weeks ago, the Bundesliga title race looked over. No longer, as Leverkusen are reeling in Bayern.
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PREMIER LEAGUE
Reranked: Who is the MVP for each of the top Premier League clubs?
Based on a simple combination of ability and tactical importance, we've reranked the best players in order at the Big Six Premier League clubs.
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WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
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Can Japan win the World Cup? Is Irvine the new Cahill?
After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.
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Top Headlines
- Osasuna appeal, say Barça player was ineligible
- Brazil fires coach Dorival after loss to Argentina
- Shaw back in Man Utd training after 4 months out
- James blasts FIFA 'injustice' over León CWC axing
- Dani Alves sexual assault conviction overturned
- Liverpool-linked Kerkez refuses to rule out transfer
- Hermoso left out of Tomé's Spain squad again
- Ancelotti blasts Tebas for criticism of Madrid
- Forensics: Maradona in long agony before death
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams
When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.
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Barcelona's next golden generation
Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?
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The battle to sign young American players
Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.
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Battle of the Leagues: The final!
Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?
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Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
