Ranking the top 25 men's football players of the 21st centuryWe reveal the best 25 men since 2000 with their accomplishments and why they're on the list.15hESPNIllustration by ESPNRanking the top 25 women's football players of the 21st centuryWho makes our list of the top women's soccer players since 2000? ESPN reveals the best 25 with their accomplishments and why they're on the list.15hESPN
Overall list: ESPN's top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century
TOP HEADLINES
Maresca defends Fernández amid racist chant
Haaland scores, but Celtic hit 4 past City for win
Source: Man Utd target Bayern defender Mazraoui
Arteta admits transfers needed for Prem title push
Olympic spying: NZ report Canada over drone
Marseille complete deal for Spurs' Højbjerg
Sources: Dovbyk agrees terms with Atlético
De Bruyne not leaving amid Saudi links - Pep
OLYMPIC HOPEFULS
How far can Asia's hopefuls go at the Olympic men's football tournament?Asia will be represented at the Olympic men's football tournament by Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq. How far can they go?22hGabriel TanNoushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOverage players at men's Olympics: Álvarez, Lacazette, moreWho are the overage stars who have decided to pull on their boots at the 2024 Olympic Games?17hESPN
What to expect from Africa's men's teams at the Olympics
COACHING PROSPECTS
The Postecoglou effect: AFC's next wave of elite football managersESPN takes a look at seven managers that have made a name for themselves in the AFC, what makes them so great, and where they could go next.2dESPNESPNWhy Hasebe could be first Asian manager of a top European clubMakoto Hasebe has taken his first step down a path that could eventually see him buck a peculiar trend: no Asian has taken charge of a notable European club.2dGabriel Tan
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Atleti join race for France star FofanaMan Utd and Atletico Madrid have joined the race for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.5hAdam BrownJAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images
Why Ivan Toney could help Arsenal's title chase next season
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Men's summer transfer grades: Man United get a B for Zirkzee
Women's transfer grades: Chelsea get C+ for Lucy Bronze
THE TOE POKE
Football kit heritage: Ranking every Venezia jersey by Kappa as era of style endsAfter three years producing some of the world's most stylish soccer jerseys, Kappa is no longer Venezia's kit supplier. We rank all 10 glorious shirts.18hChris WrightInstagram @veneziafc
PREVIEWING PARIS
USWNT looked awful at the World Cup. Is gold at the Olympics still in play?Dreaming of Olympic gold is in the USA's DNA, but after a disastrous Women's World Cup, it's time to temper expectations around the USWNT.2dJeff KassoufStephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images for USSFHow Canada have used 2012 bronze to drive Olympic successCanada have struggled at Women's World Cups, but have a great record at the Olympics and are defending champions. What's behind it?2dSophie Lawson
Women's Olympic football group-by-group preview: Predictions, must-see games, more
NEW LOOKS FOR THE NEW SEASON
Bellingham, Mbappé, Camacho unveil Real Madrid's 2024-25 away jerseyJude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Carla Camacho model Real Madrid's bright new away kit for the 2024-25 season2dChris WrightReal MadridNike unveils its last Premier League ball for 2024-25 seasonThe Premier League and Nike have rolled out their official match ball for the 2024-25 campaign.2dChris Wright
MADRID'S NEWEST YOUNG STAR
The story of Endrick: Real Madrid's bright new young talent, and Brazil's new hopeBrazil forward Endrick turns 18 on July 21 and finally joins Real Madrid, a club that believes he is destined for greatness. Here's how he got there.3dAlex Kirkland and Gustavo Hofman(Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)BALLON D'OR PREDICTIONS
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Predicting who will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or -- and picking who actually should win itThe Ballon d'Or is soccer's most prestigious individual award. Will Lionel Messi win again? Or should it be Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham or Rodri?5dRyan O'HanlonSam Navarro/USA TODAY Sports
The ESPN FC crew pick their Ballon d'Or winner
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Top Headlines
Maresca defends Fernández amid racist chant
Haaland scores, but Celtic hit 4 past City for win
Source: Man Utd target Bayern defender Mazraoui
Arteta admits transfers needed for Prem title push
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