Craig Burley explains why Ajax’s huge win over Real Madrid in the 2019 Champions League was so monumental. Craig Burley says Gerard Pique should be focused on Barcelona’s performance after losing El Clasico 2-0. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Craig Burley and Sid Lowe discuss how Real
Month: March 2020
Frank Leboeuf says only a rare few of managers would be able to reign in the big egos at PSG. Frank Leboeuf lauds the performance of Dimitri Payet after he leads Marseille to a 1-0 win over Toulouse. The FC crew analyse Thomas Tuchel’s standing at PSG after his repeated spats with Kylian Mbappe. The
FIFA president Gianni Infantino advises football authorities to stay calm during the coronavirus outbreak. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting games played in Italy. All sporting events in Italy — including Serie A football matches — will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. Serie A will resume this weekend in empty stadiums, starting with the matches that were postponed last round because of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy — including the potential title decider between Juventus and Inter Milan.
Heavily tipped to join Manchester United in the January transfer window, Erling Haaland — football’s hottest prospect this season — instead chose Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund as the best place to continue his football education. It has turned out to be a smart decision, with no let-up to his remarkable goal-scoring streak. So what’s behind
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has attempted to end speculation about his international future by committing himself to the United States national team. The
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Real Madrid ready move for Mbappe Real Madrid are set to make an enquiry to Paris Saint-Germain over the availability of Kylian Mbappe amid reports of a
Wayne Rooney scores a cheeky penalty in Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Watch EFL on ESPN+. Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. If Wayne Rooney ends Manchester United‘s FA Cup hopes this week it wouldn’t be the first time an ex-player
Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. MANCHESTER — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes a repeat of Manchester United’s treble is “impossible” after Liverpool’s chances this season were ended by Chelsea. Liverpool are on course to win the Premier League title and are still in
Hout Bay United is a small football club in Cape Town, nestled between the expensive wine farms of Constantia and the Atlantic Ocean, that enjoys the quiet support of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. It’s not a rich club by any means, and they play in the third tier of South Africa’s football leagues, but aside
Carlos Vela nets his first goal of the season in style as LAFC defeat David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Taylor Twellman outlines the expectations for David Beckham’s Inter Miami in their first MLS season. David Beckham joins OTL to explain the next phase of his MLS career as the owner of Inter
4:45 PM ET Holders Bayern Munich laboured into the German Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win at Schalke 04 after Saarbrucken became the first fourth division side to reach the last four with a penalty shootout win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday. Bayern, who are aiming for a milestone 20th cup title, were made to
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard described 18-year-old midfielder Billy Gilmour as a “throwback” after the young Scot’s superb display in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Tuesday. Gilmour was handed only his third start in the fifth-round match, having also been selected for a couple of League Cup ties, and seized his chance with
Iker Casillas’ home in Portugal has been raided. Iker Casillas has said he is “absolutely calm” after his home was among those targeted in a series of raids on football clubs, directors, agents and players by Portuguese authorities investigating alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Police officers and tax inspectors searched 76 locations across Portugal
Craig Burley says Gerard Pique should be focused on Barcelona’s performance after losing El Clasico 2-0. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Sid Lowe examines how Barcelona’s new manager is making an impact with the Catalan giants. Barcelona will offer Marc-Andre ter Stegen an improved contract before the
Sokratis and Eddie Nketiah lead the way for Arsenal in a 2-0 win at Portsmouth. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. The FC crew assess Arsenal’s win over Portsmouth and question if winning the FA Cup would salvage their season. Arsenal booked their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals with a win at Portsmouth, in
The Coppa Italia semifinal second-leg matches between Juventus and AC Milan in Turin and Napoli-Inter Milan in Naples have been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, Serie A have announced. The game between Juve and Milan had been scheduled to be played in a partially closed Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, with fans
Shaka Hislop says Dortmund can punch “well above their weight” with Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho. Craig Burley says Jadon Sancho could take pressure of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah if he joined Liverpool. The FC crew unanimously pick one club as the better landing spot for Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. Steve Nicol thinks Jadon
Gab Marcotti says the match between Juve and Inter carries even more importance after Lazio’s win over Bologna. Gab Marcotti examines Maurizio Sarri’s standing at Juventus ahead of a clash with Inter Milan. Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has said Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semifinal return leg against AC Milan as he
The FC guys say VAR is what needs to be fixed, not the offside law. ESPN FC’s Peter Walton offers up his fix to the offside controversies plaguing the Premier League. Football’s rule-making body IFAB decided on Saturday to undertake a major review of the offside law in order to “foster the spirit of attacking