Month: March 2020

Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona are likely to keep Quique Setien given an unpredictable football schedule. Barcelona’s superstar forward gets in on the fun by posting his own toilet paper challenge video on Instagram. Ale Moreno says Barcelona need someone much younger than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Luis Suarez. Gab Marcotti analyses the logistical hurdles
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Welcome to our second European football notebook, featuring contributions from ESPN writers across the continent. In this edition, Liverpool’s preventative measures before the Champions League, a top goalkeeper hints at his availability this summer, Man United make contact with their first target and much more. Jump to: Man United begin Lemar talks? | Liverpool lockdown
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Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who became the first Premier League player to test positive for the coronavirus, is making “great progress”
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Luka Jovic is facing criticism in his native Serbia after the Real Madrid forward travelled home, with the club’s permission, to continue his coronavirus self-isolation. Sources have confirmed to ESPN that the 22-year-old striker flew to Belgrade last Thursday. He was given the go-ahead to travel by Real Madrid’s medical department, with the understanding that
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a “coronavirus: Protect yourself” banner. Juventus trio Gonzalo Higuain, Sami Khedira and Miralem Pjanic
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Julien Laurens reacts to Hans-Joachim Watzke’s comments about financial aid during the Bundesliga suspension. Gab Marcotti reacts to chief executive Christian Seifert’s fears surrounding the survival of the Bundesliga. Steve Nicol thinks domestic leagues finishing out their seasons is the only fair way to decide titles. Borussia Monchengladbach players will waive part of their salary
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Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a “coronavirus: Protect yourself” banner. Amidst the coronavirus spread, FFA CEO James Johnson has confirmed that the A-League season will go ahead but behind closed doors. Gary
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