2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Ale Moreno rips Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi for their ineffectiveness in LAFC’s season-ending loss to Seattle. MLS MVP Carlos Vela preferred to stand aside from the Mexican national team after the 2018 World Cup, but the 30-year-old has refused to state
Month: November 2019
Missed some of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Bayern reboot without Kovac | Balotelli abused | Liverpool, Man City slipping? | Roma add to Napoli woes | Andre Gomes’ serious injury
3:06 PM ET RB Leipzig were dominant as they followed up on last Saturday’s eight-goal demolition of Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga by beating Zenit St Petersburg 2-0 away to stay top of their Champions League group on Tuesday. Marcel Halstenberg thought he had given the visitors an early lead with a long-range shot, but
The FC panel examine whether Chelsea or Ajax will be more pleased with their 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. LONDON — Chelsea 4 Ajax 4 — a game with goals, red cards, defensive mayhem, penalties and VAR. It was a coach’s nightmare, but a supporter’s dream. One of those nights that reminded us all why
Shaka Hislop feels it’s time for Gareth Bale to move on from Real Madrid amid reports he’ll leave in January. Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale’s situation at Real Madrid is a “mess” but insists they have a good relationship. Shaka Hislop picks the manager most likely to be sacked; check the whole convo on ESPN
Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. BARCELONA — Ondrej Kolar made a string of fine saves as Slavia Prague held Barcelona to a goalless draw in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Lionel Messi thumped the bar in the first half and
Another wild weekend in the Premier League is done and dusted. We get you caught up on the action with the Weekend Review. JUMP TO: #EmeryOut | Klopp’s Liverpool = Fergie’s United | Pep adds a bit of … Pep | Saints’ slow march to redemption | Chelsea thrive under Funtime Frankie | Ake shows United what they’re
Matthijs de Ligt’s second half strike gave Juventus a deserved 1-0 vs. Torino. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Stewart Robson believes Juventus have lacked “fluency and urgency” all season under Maurizio Sarri. The 2019 Italian Supercoppa between Juventus and Lazio will be held in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, where there will be no limitations
Gab Marcotti says Niko Kovac fell short of Bayern Munich’s “high standards” and was let go as a result. Bayern Munich players are aware they will be “held responsible” after the departure of Niko Kovac, the club’s interim coach, Hansi Flick, has said. Kovac left Bayern Munich following a string of bad results and uneasy
Cristiano Ronaldo wins it late for Juventus with a 96th minute penalty strike against Genoa. Stewart Robson believes Juventus have lacked “fluency and urgency” all season under Maurizio Sarri. Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo rocked up at the MTV awards to watch partner Georgina Rodriguez present and awards and have a bit of a dance… The
Paris Saint-Germain fans can now purchase more pedal power. Paris Saint-Germain have launched an electric bike branded in the club’s colours, just the latest in their vast collection of merchandise tie-up deals… The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has
4:47 PM ET Lazio recorded their first away win against AC Milan in Serie A for 30 years to move fourth with a 2-1 victory at San Siro on Sunday. Ciro Immobile headed in his 100th goal for the capital club in the first half but the home side were soon level through a Bastos
LIVERPOOL — Alisson Becker apologised for his language when dissecting Liverpool’s defensive record this season but his facial expression suggested that the words he chose weren’t strong enough. “It always annoys me when we concede stupid goals,” the goalkeeper said when asked about the club’s lack of clean sheets ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League encounter
Paul Mariner credits the Sounders and Toronto FC for adapting in order to set up another showdown in MLS Cup. Toronto will meet Seattle in MLS Cup yet again after knocking out 2018 winners Atlanta. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Atlanta United leads Forbes list of most valuable MLS franchises for the second year running, with
Never before have so many major European clubs been in need of a big-name manager to restore them to greatness but, as yet, none of them have been tempted to give Jose Mourinho the chance to prove he is still the ‘Special One’. AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Tottenham and Real Madrid — powerful clubs
Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. Steve Nicol feels Gerard Pique shouldn’t stick his nose in Barca’s transfer business involving Neymar. Steve Nicol examines Ivan Rakitic’s situation at Barcelona and if he’ll leave in the January transfer window. Ronald Koeman will not quit his
Ale Moreno says Manchester United currently being 18 points behind Liverpool is accurate for their level. Janusz Michallik says Man United aren’t capable of top four after their loss to Bournemouth. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Man United are building confidence after their recent run of good form. Paul Mariner feels Marcus Rashford needs consistency from
Ale Moreno says Liverpool’s close results might indicate a dip in form ahead of a clash with Manchester City. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has accused Liverpool’s Sadio Mane of diving, ahead of next week’s clash between the Premier League’s top two. Mane was booked for simulation before scoring an injury-time winner in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory
Roma beat Napoli 2-1 thanks a fine Nicolo Zaniolo goal and a Jordan Veretout penalty. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Italian Serie A: Arkadiusz Milik (72′) Roma 2-1 Napoli. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Roma vs. Napoli was halted by the referee for apparent discriminatory chants. Italian Serie A: Jordan Veretout (55′) Roma 2-0 Napoli.
Ale Moreno says Liverpool’s close results might indicate a dip in form ahead of a clash with Manchester City. Janusz Michallik argues that Sadio Mané is Liverpool’s most important player, after his goal vs. Aston Villa. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed Pep Guardiola’s labelling of Sadio Mane as a diver ahead of the top-of-the-table showdown