The FC crew make their picks for greatest football comeback of the 2010s. The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment of a multi-part series, they tell the story of
Month: April 2020
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: Bayern set to pounce for Werner Earlier, Transfer Talk reported that Bayern Munich could switch their attentions from Leroy Sane to Timo Werner, and that
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: Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Coutinho Barcelona want to sell Philippe Coutinho, just over two years after spending €160m to sign him from Liverpool, but
Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the first of
Former LA Galaxy player Mike Magee revisits the time he sat next to David Beckham on a team flight. The Exploding Heads return to detail how footballers across the world are coping with social distancing. Jon Champion spells out reasons why clubs and the Premier League want to complete the season. ESPN producer Chris Alexopoulos
Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos
Craig Burley weighs the pros and cons of the Premier League following Belgium’s suit and voiding the season. Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid could be a factor in the rise of coronavirus cases in the area, according to council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton. Jurgen Klopp’s side were dumped out of the competition
Bayern Munich’s training session is joined by surprise special guest Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka start initiative for fight against coronavirus. Hansi Flick will remain the manager at Bayern Munich through the 2022-2023 season, the club has announced. – Stream episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30
Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Pep Guardiola urges fans to stay at home and listen to scientists during the coronavirus outbreak. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. Football lawyer Daniel Geey explains why it’s in the best interest for out of contract players to sign extensions. Jonas Baer-Hoffman, the general secretary of FIFPro, the international players’ union, has told ESPN that clubs will no longer be able to bank
At the end of their sensational and surreal Champions League elimination of Valencia in Spain on March 10, a 4-3 second-leg win (8-4 on aggregate) in an empty stadium Atalanta’s players gathered in front of a TV camera, holding up a T-shirt with a dedication written across the chest. “Bergamo, this is for you,” it
Craig Burley weighs the pros and cons of the Premier League following Belgium’s suit and voiding the season. Jon Champion spells out reasons why clubs and the Premier League want to complete the season. Jon Champion chimes in on why Premier League players are still yet to take any form of pay cut. MP Steve
The Exploding Heads return to detail how footballers across the world are coping with social distancing. Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. It all began at Leyton
Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. The FC guys debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo ranks higher than Brazilian Ronaldo among the best of all time. Count down Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s best five goals from the Serie A season so far. Over the years,
Former LA Galaxy players Alan Gordon and Mike Magee join Taylor Twellman to assess the state of the current side. ESPN producer Chris Alexopoulos gives Taylor Twellman an inside account of the “Beckham Cam” during his LA Galaxy debut. Former LA Galaxy player Mike Magee revisits the time he sat next to David Beckham on
La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Sid Lowe details the next steps for La Liga to complete the season in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Atletico Madrid’s players and manager Diego Simeone, the highest-paid coach in the world, have accepted a 70%
Gab Marcotti weighs up the rumour Manchester United are interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus. Juventus would not accept winning the Serie A title as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina. Maurizio Sarri’s side lead the Italian league by a single point ahead of
Ian Darke explains what it was like calling Landon Donovan’s goal at the 2010 World Cup in real time. Herculez Gomez and Ian Darke look back on Landon Donovan’s goal to keep the USMNT in the 2010 World Cup. Julie Foudy looks back on Landon Donovan’s goal vs. Algeria to help the U.S. advance at
Jon Champion spells out reasons why clubs and the Premier League want to complete the season. Jon Champion delves into Juventus’ wishes to not accept the title should the Serie A season be cancelled. European football, currently at a standstill because of the coronavirus, is focusing on a restart in July and August with clubs
Pep Guardiola urges fans to stay at home and listen to scientists during the coronavirus outbreak. Bernardo Silva takes part in the United for Portugal campaign which funds medical personnel and equipment. Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi puts together a LEGO car while practicing social distancing. Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has joked he is