With another year — and another decade — behind us, we decided to go back and name a “Team of the Year” for each of the past 10 years. This isn’t another “team of the season” exercise, either: we wanted to know who the best club teams in Europe’s Big Five leagues were for each
Month: January 2020
Steve Nicol says MLS will keep thriving without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his impact on the league. The LA Galaxy have acquired former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua from Stuttgart, the club announced on Thursday. Insua, 30, will occupy an international roster spot. “Emiliano is an experienced defender who has played for decorated clubs throughout the world,”
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson say Frank Lampard and Chelsea need to play with four at the back. With the January transfer approaching, Stewart Robson details the areas where Chelsea can add reinforcements. Three fans were arrested for
Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. The first Premier League match of 2020 served up an incredible overhead kick that brought to mind some of the most amazing acrobatic goals ever scored
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Barcelona have made an official approach to
Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. LONDON — Manchester United arrived at the Emirates with hope
The transfer window opens on Jan. 1 and clubs across Europe have a month-long chance to add to their squads before it slams shut again. But with many clubs preferring to wait until the summer to do their business, which players might move in January? Who could be a bargain because of their contract or
It’s go time as the winter window opened on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Juve ready to pounce if Pogba becomes available With Paul Pogba yet again out in the cold at Manchester United, some
Nearly a decade ago, LeBron James turned the next step of his career into a television spectacle. “The Decision” drew 13 million viewers at its peak and ended with James announcing he’d be “taking his talents to South Beach.” With a bit more entrepreneurial thought (some might say vulgarity) Erling Haaland might have done the
Don Hutchison likes Borussia Dortmund’s move for Erling Haaland, but says the club has more pressing needs. Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Julian Weigl has agreed to join Portuguese champions Benfica, leaving Borussia Dortmund after four-and-a-half-years at the club. “I would like to
Former Premier League referee Bobby Madley has admitted he was sacked because a tasteless video he described as a “dark-humoured joke” between friends was sent to his employers. Madley has not officiated in the Premier League since August 2018, with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) originally stating that he was relocating to Norway.
The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. It’s the end of one decade and the start of another, but how have the biggest names in football changed over the past 10 years? The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest
Alejandro Moreno questions whether Luis Suarez has enough left in the tank to be the star-man for Inter Miami. Inter Miami CF have appointed Diego Alonso as their first ever head coach, the club announced on Monday. The former Uruguay international most recently served as head coach for CF Monterrey in Liga MX, where he led
Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. Don Garber revels in MLS’ Southeast expansion after announcing Charlotte will join the league in 2021. Charlotte’s MLS expansion franchise has hired Zoran Krneta as its sporting director, making him the first member of the team’s technical staff, the club
5:01 PM ET Real Madrid squandered an opportunity on Sunday. Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid hit the woodwork three times but could only draw 0-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao in a frustrating final game of 2019 which meant they slipped two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Real’s top scorer Karim