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How Barcelona's fitness guru got them sprinting to top of LaLiga
Barcelona are approaching the business end of the season top of LaLiga and looking strong in Europe. Here is the inside story of their fitness revamp.
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MUST-SEE TITLE RACES
FROM TROPHIES TO RELEGATION
From LaLiga to Premier League, best title races, Champions League chases to watch
Some title races (hello, Liverpool) appear over, but there are a lot of must-see races to watch down the stretch as trophies, top four and relegation are all up for grabs.
NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
REGULAR SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY
NWSL team-by-team preview: Can Orlando Pride repeat as champions?
With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we take a look at where the 14 clubs stands and how close each is to winning the NWSL championship.
Ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?
Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The inevitability of Real Madrid breaking Atleti hearts in the UCL
Real Madrid and Atlético couldn't be separated over two legs but, when Wednesday's match went to penalties, there was only ever going to be one outcome.
UEFA release Julian Alvarez penalty frame-by-frame footage
EUROPA LEAGUE
Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net
Man United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, but thanks to their woefully underperforming attack, it's far from guaranteed.
DON'T OVERLOOK BAYERN
Bayern aren't at their best, but could still win Bundesliga, Champions League. How?
Are they playing badly, or are their opponents just playing worse? Whatever it is, Bayern Munich could well stumble to winning both the Bundesliga and Champions League this season.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye move for Éderson
Atalanta midfielder Éderson is at the top of Manchester United's transfer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
A way-too-early ranking of Europe's major January transfers
It may only be mid-March, but it's time to check in on how some of January's biggest transfers have panned out.
11 TEAMS IN EUROPE?
How 11 English teams can play in Europe next season
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Quakes reign could define ex-USMNT boss Arena's complicated legacy
Bruce Arena is the greatest American soccer coach in history, but in a career of highs and lows, his Earthquakes job could cement how he's remembered.
Top Headlines
- Álvarez UCL penalty drama could see law change
- Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction
- Simeone: 'Ball doesn't move' on disallowed pen
- UCL quarterfinals bracket set as Real face Arsenal
- Source: Álvarez 'incredulous' over penalty call
- Mbappé in France squad after six-month absence
- Kimmich signs new Bayern contract until 2029
- Amorim 'in a hurry' to win trophies at Man Utd
- Early ranking of big January transfers
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Who's hot, who's not in 2025: Are Palace actually the Prem's best?
The tables tell one tale, but ESPN's Bill Connelly dives into the data to find out the best and worst teams and players across Europe so far in 2025.
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Ranking Salah's season with Liverpool against all-time greats
Where does Salah's season rank among the all-time greats, like those from Messi, Ronaldo and others? Let's dig in and find out.
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Soccer future power rankings: Ranking teams by talent, more
Right now, it's clear which teams are owning the present tense (hello, Liverpool), but which teams are set to dominate in the next 3 to 5 years? Let's crunch the numbers and figure it out.
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No room for error now in Premier League; only results matter
In his debut column, ESPN FC analyst and former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha looks at how the final stretch of the season is about getting it done.
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People's Puskas Award: Watch the world's best amateur goals
The People's Puskas award is for the world's best goal of the year scored in an amateur match caught on a Veo camera. Here are the eight finalists.
