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20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first
It has been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?
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Will Messi still be playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
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TOP HEADLINES
2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League
FOOTBALL
PAUL POGBA EXCLUSIVE
Paul Pogba opens up about his doping ban in first interview
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Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprieve
Paul Pogba revealed he considered retirement after initially being handed a four-year ban for doping, admitting that he had to be "more careful" after taking a supplement that contained a prohibited substance.
A-LEAGUE MEN
SEASON STARTS THIS FRIDAY
A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys?
With designs inspired by everything from centuries-old cathedrals to the Heart's former glories, which club has the best (and worst) kits in the A-League this season?
Brisbane Roar
A-League season preview: All you need to know
ESPN gives you the lowdown on every team ahead of Friday's A-League opener.
2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Popovic has his Socceroos blueprint
After a successful window, Australia now knows what to expect from Tony Popovic's Socceroos.
FOOTBALL
ENGLAND HIRE TUCHEL
Why Tuchel is a necessary quick fix for England -- and why England is a gamble for Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel's decision to take the England job is a surprising one, but it's a big bet by the storied manager on himself.
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'Sorry I have a German passport!' - Tuchel on England fan backlash
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TRANSFER TALK
LIVE Transfer Talk: Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold heats up
Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is ramping up. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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A €1 billion offer for Vinicius Júnior? Marcotti says 'take it!'
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to reports of Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal preparing another monstrous transfer offer for Real Madrid's Vinicius Júnior.
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WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT NOW?
The inside story of why Jonas Eidevall left Arsenal
Jonas Eidevall resigned as Arsenal manager, but what led to the decision, and how does the women's team move on now?
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FABREGAS SPEAKS TO ESPN
Cesc Fàbregas reveals how Pep Guardiola is his biggest managerial influence
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Fàbregas: Yamal can create his own story away from Messi at Barcelona
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Top Headlines
- FA chief sees 'parallels' between Tuchel, Wiegman
- Beckham: Man Utd needed Ratcliffe changes
- Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprieve
- Arsenal begin post-Eidevall era with big UWCL win
- Tuchel bullish on England aim to win '26 World Cup
- Fàbregas: Barça's Yamal 'most talented in world'
- Boston NWSL club sorry for 'Too Many Balls' ad
- USWNT's Fox nets first Arsenal goal in UWCL rout
- Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last'
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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?
- Courtesy of Barcelona residency academy
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?
- Alexander Wells
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.
