Herculez Gomez reacts to Gareth Bale’s recent comments that he could be interested in a move to MLS. Check out Houston Dynamo and U.S. youth international midfielder Marcelo Palomino’s impressive skills. D.C. United are having “productive discussions” with injured midfielder and designated player Paul Arriola about a contract extension, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.
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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. Marcus Rashford can compete with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or in the future, according to former Manchester
Top clubs don’t always get transfers right, but which deals from history do we wish had worked out better than they did? 10. Kevin De Bruyne at Chelsea De Bruyne and then-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will tell you different stories about what happened to the Belgian at Stamford Bridge in 2012-14. Either way, De Bruyne made
Julien Laurens discusses reports Leroy Sane may leave Manchester City for Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. John Dykes selects the best players from Pep Guardiola’s teams – Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City – for his Chang Team of the Week. Craig Burley picks which top six club outside Liverpool and Man City is the closest
What happens to Barrow may ultimately signpost what happens to Liverpool, Leeds United and other teams left hanging in their quest for being crowned champions. Liverpool have waited 30 years to scratch their title itch. Leeds, meanwhile, are approaching the 16th anniversary of their relegation from the Premier League — a scar that will only
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca admitted that Roma are interested in signing Chris Smalling permanently. Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A side to re-start training following the coronavirus shutdown after saying their players could use the club’s facilities from Monday on an optional basis. Bologna, meanwhile, say their players will be able to
Bayern Munich’s David Alaba and the LA Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma discuss Franck Ribery and LeBron James’ influence on them. Julien Laurens discusses reports Leroy Sane may leave Manchester City for Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has ruled out a switch to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and said he would prefer a
Gab Marcotti explains why Premier League clubs are hesitant to resume the season. Steve Nicol says Tottenham’s biggest mistake wasn’t firing Mauricio Pochettino, it was hiring Jose Mourinho. Everton defender Yerry Mina breaks down how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his football life. Mauricio Pochettino reveals he wants to return to Spurs in the future
espn Birthday boy Beckham’s amazing goals ‘no fluke’ ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN The Hall of Fame is a concept as old as sports itself but the Premier League finally has a pantheon in 2020.
Shaved head or afro? Messi or Ronaldo? Braithwaite is put on the spot in ESPN FC’s “You Have To Answer.” Barcelona plan to swap rather than buy players on the transfer market this summer, with football’s shutdown already having cost the club between €120 and €140 million in revenues, club vice president Jordi Cardoner has
Footballers from the past and present join forces to pay tribute to workers striving to combat the coronavirus. Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. AS Monaco star Cesc Fabregas has announced that his
As coronavirus continues to affect all aspects of life, the English Premier League said on Friday that it will return “when safe and appropriate to do so.” But “when” is uncertain and what is “safe,” especially as a star like Manchester City‘s Sergio Aguero says the players are “scared”? The imperative to restart is clear
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Inter Milan face a problem with Mauro Icardi, there’s a top forward available for a knockdown price, and a new league attempts to shake up Mexico‘s established order. PLUS: No more VAR (in the Europa League group stages, at least…)
Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry speaks about MLS returning and the struggles of living in lockdown. Major League Soccer announced a revised training protocol on Friday that will allow players to resume individual workouts on outdoor practice fields at team facilities. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30
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: Pjanic to Barcelona moves closer Eagle-eyed readers will have seen the Miralem Pjanic–to-Barcelona rumours move edge closer in the last week, and Marca believes the transfer
Jose Mourinho shares his pride as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a makeshift hospital. Steve Nicol says Tottenham’s biggest mistake wasn’t firing Mauricio Pochettino, it was hiring Jose Mourinho. Jose Mourinho has said that Real Madrid deserved to win the Champions League during his three-year spell at the club. Mourinho won the La Liga title and
Gab and Juls wonder where Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and Ajax’s André Onana will be next season. AC Milan and Roc Nation have partnered to stage a virtual live event on Sunday headlined by Alicia Keys that will pay tribute to workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic in Italy and beyond. – Stream new episodes of ESPN
Sid Lowe says no fans in La Liga stadiums until 2021 would seriously impact the summer transfer window. Sid Lowe dives into the proposed protocols for team training and the potential timetable for La Liga’s return. Ale Moreno explains why La Liga would suit Hirving “Chucky” Lozano better than his current situation at Napoli. Julien
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: Barcelona and Real Madrid enter Sancho race? Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid could crash the party in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Jadon Sancho,
Shaka Hislop makes his pick between Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for England’s third attacker spot. Don Hutchison picks between Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and Michael Owen as England’s best striker in their prime. Stewart Robson explains why top English clubs look to foreign managers for league success. Sid Lowe dives into Kieran Trippier’s comments