Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti discuss team doctors’ involvements in restarting the Premier League. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he will not force players to return following the coronavirus pandemic if they do not feel it is safe to do so. The Premier League has a tentative plan to resume in June
Month: May 2020
Josh Sargent has high hopes for the future of the United States men’s national team. CONCACAF is planning an expanded Champions League and president Victor Montagliani thinks the competition should take priority over any potential merger between MLS and Liga MX in the short and medium term, adding that European federations would be “raising their
Julien Laurens says a deal between Manchester City and Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane would make everyone happy. Gab Marcotti says losing Kevin De Bruyne “wouldn’t be the end of the world” given his injury woes and hefty wages. Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has said he feels “harassed” amid a report claiming he broke
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed a celebration in Liverpool 30 years in the making. In March, when Liverpool were 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League, I traveled to the city and was surprised to hear the team on everyone’s lips: Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had just upset Manchester City
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Barcelona‘s first team will return to training on Friday with players taking part in individual workouts, the club announced on Thursday. Players will maintain sufficient space between each other stipulated by the health authorities and La Liga protocols. Players will arrive
LONDON — Not many players achieve cult status before a ball has been kicked, especially not a 25-year-old Brazilian winger arriving in England with a modest reputation after spells with Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia and Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. But when Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich attempted to hijack Spurs’ £30 million deadline-day transfer in 2013, Willian
Gab Marcotti explains why he’s excited about the return of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga. Gab Marcotti dives into what Serie A’s return to training will look like based on rulings from regional governments. Attempts to restart Italy’s Serie A remained on hold on Thursday after the government said it was still examining
Wolves’ Raul Jimenez remains coy about his future despite the Real Madrid, Man United and Chelsea rumours. Ander Herrera explains his move to PSG, despite his intention to stay at Manchester United. Mark Ogden and Danny Higginbotham both agree Ryan Giggs is Man United’s most important Premier League player. Danny Higginbotham reflect on his experiences
Gab Marcotti reacts to the news that the Bundesliga has been given the all-clear to resume as early as May 15. Lutz Pfannenstiel speaks about the Bundesliga potentially returning to action on May 15 and how Dusseldorf are preparing. The Bundesliga will return on May 16 amid the coronavirus crisis and the German Football Association
Craig Burley picks which top six club outside Liverpool and Man City is the closest to title contention. Stewart Robson evaluates Nicolas Pepe’s dismal season for Arsenal and what lies ahead for the youngster. Gab Marcotti commends Arsenal’s transparency and fairness with club wage cut decisions. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta held a two-hour call with
Formiga in action for PSG women during clash with Chelsea. Formiga will extend her professional career into a 27th season after signing a one-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain’s women’s side. The Brazil international is the French side’s vice-captain and is now tied to the club until the summer of 2021. – Stream new episodes
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Herculez Gomez dissects Seattle Sounders coach Gonzalo Pineda’s comments that relegation could motivate some clubs LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos thinks MLS will be one of best leagues in the world in coming years and believes even those who criticized his decision to join the Galaxy in 2017 know it was wrong to do
Herculez Gomez reacts to Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal reposting an image of him and the Inter Miami logo. Julien Laurens pours water on whether Barcelona can afford to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou. Herculez Gomez sees no downside to Barcelona’s Arturo Vidal joining MLS with Inter Miami. Sid Lowe reflects on Inter Milan’s
Inter Miami sporting director Paul McDonough said his team remains in the market for two more players, even as he sidestepped links to players such as Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal and Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+
ESPN Sancho or Sterling?! Erling Haaland plays ‘You Have To Answer’ ESPN Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout. ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in
Ander Herrera explains his move to PSG, despite his intention to stay at Manchester United. Julien Laurens gives the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England’s Jadon Sancho. Craig Burley picks which top six club outside Liverpool and Man City is the closest to title contention. Michael Owen breaks down Ole Gunnar
Gab Marcotti outlines who Juventus would have to sell to land Paul Pogba this summer. Fateme Hamami, who has 85 percent paralysis of her body, dedicates a piece of artwork to Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus have announced that forward Paulo Dybala has recovered from the coronavirus while city rivals Torino stated an unidentified player tested positive. –
The Bundesliga in Germany is set to become Europe’s first major football league to resume playing during the coronavirus pandemic, with a restart confirmed for this month, it was announced on Wednesday. Germany’s government and its federal states have given the green light to start again, with the date due to be decided when the