Julien Laurens says there are several factors pushing Edinson Cavani to Spain over England. Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix is likely to miss this weekend’s derby with Real Madrid after suffering a muscular injury in his right leg. The €126 million forward felt discomfort during Atletico’s 0-0 draw with Leganes in La Liga on Sunday, although
Month: January 2020
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the abysmal racism discipline from the Premier League at Tottenham. Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen calls for a united anti-racism stance after Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger was abused. Shaka Hislop believes football clubs have a responsibility to help eliminate racist incidents in stadiums. Craig Burley urges the Premier League to respond after
4:48 PM ET Real Madrid scored late in the second half to beat Real Valladolid 1-0 in La Liga and take over sole possession of first place from Barcelona on Sunday. 1 Related Zinedine Zidane’s side took advantage of the chance presented to them by Barcelona on Saturday after the Catalans came out on the
Havertz is only 20 and appears set to star for Germany at this summer’s Euros as well as secure the next big move in an already-impressive career. COLOGNE — It’s winter along the Rhine, nearly the shortest day of the year. Morning light fills the living room of a spacious apartment in the Sudstadt, Cologne’s
Two of Arsenal’s young African players were among the weekend’s star performers across the continent, as Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka fired the Gunners past Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Monday. The two starlets have had differing fortunes this term, but the evidence of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium suggests that they
Julien Laurens reports the talented Portuguese midfielder is likely heading to Old Trafford. Julien Laurens questions whether Man United need Bruno Fernandes and whether he can play with Paul Pogba. Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes and a deal is close to being finalised, sources
The second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals take place this week, with Aston Villa vs. Leicester City on Tuesday and Manchester City vs. Manchester United on Wednesday (stream matches on ESPN+). Here’s what to look for: ASTON VILLA vs. LEICESTER CITY (Jan. 28, 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+) This tie should really be
The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. While a currently invincible Liverpool await what seems a certain Premier League coronation, the “who makes the Top 4?” plot thickens by the week. Only a fool would dare make a prediction about how this everyday story
Jurgen Klopp reiterates his position on his lack of involvement in the FA Cup replay vs. Shrewsbury. Alejandro Moreno supports Jurgen Klopp in his decision to join his senior players on winter break. The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. Shaka Hislop thinks Jurgen
Ronny Deila is hoping for a repeat performance. Back in 2009, when the New York City FC manager was managing Stromsgodset in his home country of Norway, the club was in danger of relegation. He promised the fans that if they avoided the drop, he would strip off his clothes in front of them. When
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Following Chelsea’s 2-1 win vs. Hull City, Steve Nicol breaks down their issues in the attacking third. Chelsea have identified Leicester defender Ben Chilwell and Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech as priority summer transfer targets, sources have told ESPN, but the club are facing defeat in their attempts to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens. Manager Frank
By Julien Laurens and Moises Llorens Julien Laurens says there are several factors pushing Edinson Cavani to Spain over England. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Edinson Cavani‘s January move to Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain is getting closer, sources have told ESPN. The two clubs continued
It has reached the stage where frankly nobody, not even the most hard-line Cules, could complain if Lionel Messi was preparing to walk away from Barcelona without a transfer fee this summer. It’s in his contract that he’s allowed to do so. I guess that clause was negotiated for a situation just like the current
It’s go time, as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal agree deal for Shakhtar’s Matviyenko Arsenal have agreed a deal to make Shakhtar’s Mykola Matviyenko their first signing since manager Mikel
Shaka Hislop likes Christian Eriksen’s move to Inter, but says Spurs “don’t have a replacement” for him. Sid Lowe lays out his reservations about whether Christian Eriksen actually wanted to end up at Inter. Jose Mourinho says Tottenham can’t be blamed for the status of Christian Eriksen’s pending move to Inter. Gab Marcotti responds to
Peter Fischer, Eintracht Frankfurt president, announces that Rudolf Gramlich has been stripped of honorary presidency role due to Nazi links. Eintracht Frankfurt have posthumously stripped Rudolf Gramlich of his honorary presidency following an investigation into his Nazi past. Gramlich’s presidency ran from 1955 through to 1970 and he oversaw the club’s sole German championship in
4:51 PM ET Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Napoli on Sunday, with coach Maurizio Sarri returning to his former club for the first time, though Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to score for an eighth league game in a row for the visitors. Juve saw their lead cut to three points
5:45 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar flashed the number “24” with his fingers following his second goal in a Ligue 1 match Sunday, honoring his friend Kobe Bryant, the NBA player who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day. Neymar scored a double to help PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to
Gab Marcotti reflects on Kobe Bryant’s love for soccer as players and clubs pay tribute to the NBA legend. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among several people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN. Bryant was 41. Drafted 13th overall in 1996 out of Lower
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