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This 21-Year-Old Could Be The Next Messi. But First He Must Escape A Madman.

Paulo Dybala is arguably the best striker in Serie A, Barcelona, Chelsea, PSG all want him and he’s only 21. The special thing about him, though, is that he made it at all.

Hope Solo Speaks Out

After domestic violence charges and involvement in her husband's DUI, Hope Solo speaks out on Good Morning America in this video.

Globetrotters: The Top 10 Mexican Players Outside Liga MX

Mexico’s best and brightest often leave Liga MX to test themselves in the best leagues around the world. Here are 10 players that stand above the rest.

This Man Needs Radamel Falcao To Start Scoring. And Fast.

Dmitry Rybolovlev, owner of AS Monaco, has $70 million riding on the form of Radamel Falcao. He needs his most expensive acquisition to start proving his worth.

He Was Supposed To Be The Next Ronaldinho. So What Happened?

Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson – a.k.a. Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira – was substituted after just 36 minutes of Internacional’s midweek Copa Libertadores 3-1 loss to Bolivia’s The Strongest, requiring oxygen as he gasped for air on the substitutes’ bench high in the mountains of La Paz. It was his second appearance for his new club: he missed a penalty in the first.

Is Gareth Bale Too Nice For Real Madrid?

The Real Madrid star has been plagued by mediocre play and accused of not fitting in at Real Madrid. Frank Lampard has even come out and said he thinks Bale is too nice. But they all have it wrong, and here's why.

The Greatest Player To Never Win A Single God-Damn Thing

Matt Le Tissier scored 100 Premier League goals for Southampton from midfield, converted 47 of the 48 penalties he took and is one of Xavi's idols. Yet in 16 years as a professional footballer he never won a single piece of silverware.

"The Class of '92" Is the Movie You Need To See

Each week (or so), The18's Mike Smith takes a look at how football is portrayed and covered in the media and popular culture. This week, we review the documentary "The Class of '92."

White Hart Kane: Young Tottenham Star Is Lighting Up The Premier League

21-year-old Englishman Harry Kane has been the breakout star of this English Premier League season. The18's Mike Smith takes a closer look at the young gentleman.

Carlo Ancelotti Backs Chicharito: "We Need Him."

Javier Hernandez recently got the backing of coach Carlo Ancelotti, and that may be exactly what he needs in order become the player El Tri needs him to be.

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