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Portugal's impressive Nations League win over Spain outshines Ronaldo vs. Yamal
Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.
Are Portugal and Spain World Cup favorites in 2026?
TOP HEADLINES
USMNT SUFFER THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS
Turkey loss gives Poch, USMNT more questions than answers
In its first pre-Gold Cup tuneup, the short-handed USMNT looked no closer to fixing its uninspired play.
Dan and Stevie get heated over Maurico Pochettino
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
MORE NATIONS LEAGUE REACTION
Is it time for Portugal to look for a Ronaldo replacement?
Is the striker position a big problem for Germany?
SOCCER IN THE U.S.
Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?
USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR MAN UNITED?
Can Man United resolve Sancho, Rashford, Antony, Garnacho transfer stress?
As Man United try to rebuild after a disastrous season, getting the wrong players out matters as much as getting the right ones in. So what can they do about four talented players without a future at Old Trafford?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United reignite interest in Barça's Ter Stegen
Manchester United are eyeing a move for goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
What we're hearing in the transfer window
The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?
WHO'S NO. 1?
NWSL MVP Tracker 2.0: Can Thompson keep up with Debinha, Cascarino & Co.?
In ESPN's second NWSL MVP Tracker of 2025, Alyssa Thompson is no longer No. 1, but she's keeping pace with the league's best.
Why Liverpool's Van Dijk is the best center back in the world
Top Headlines
- Tearful Ronaldo says 'duty done' after 2nd NL win
- Spectator dies at Nations League final after fall
- Portugal's Mendes: I 'cancelled out' Yamal in final
- MLS, players still at odds on CWC compensation
- Lewandowski boycotting Poland after captain snub
- Sacked Spalletti will still coach Italy on Monday
- Mbappe, Olise earn France third in Nations League
- Sources: Ramsey set for shock move to Mexico
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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
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The Soccer Tournament (TST) 101: Dates, players, history
Men's and women's teams across the world are vying for the $1 million prize at The Soccer Tournament. Here's how to watch on ESPN+.
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The best, worst, wildest U.S. soccer kits outside MLS, NWSL
Without leaguewide kit deals, U.S. soccer's lower-league clubs are making their mark with eye-catching shirts.
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Qatar's PSG mission has been accomplished. Now what?
PSG's victory in Saturday's UEFA Champions League means that their Qatari owners have finally summited club football. Where do they go from here?
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
