Paulo Fonseca says it’s “Year Zero” at Roma, which isn’t necessarily something new. It was “Year Zero” when the Sensi family sold the club in 2011 and when, a year later, Jim Pallotta acquired full control, promising a new stadium and a bright future because, as he liked to put it, “It’s f—— Rome!” It
Month: May 2020
Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale juggles for the 2.6 challenge, re-creating his famous UCL goal at the end. Herculez Gomez explains why Gareth Bale’s health should make Inter Miami think twice before signing him. Julien Laurens and Craig Burley react to Man United’s Paul Pogba being linked to Real Madrid. Julien Laurens ponders
Gab Marcotti gives an update on the talks between the Bundesliga and the German government to resume the season. German top-flight team FC Cologne said on Friday that three people at the club had tested positive for COVID-19, but that they plan to continue training. In a statement the Bundesliga side said the entire squad
Gab Marcotti explains how all furloughed club staff will receive their full salary due to the players. Gab and Juls wonder where Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and Ajax’s André Onana will be next season. Gab Marcotti and Tor-Kristian Karlsen discuss the absense of central defenders in the top players under 21. Gab Marcotti provides the latest
Gab Marcotti believes awarding PSG their third consecutive Ligue 1 title is the correct decision. Erling Haaland opens up about Dortmund’s UCL loss and explains how PSG players helped to spread his message. Julien Laurens expiains the regulations in Ligue 1 that explain how PSG have been named champions. Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing
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. Defender Yan Couto has told ESPN Brasil that an intervention from Pep Guardiola led to
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: Werner makes Liverpool his No. 1 choice RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been linked with a switch across Germany to Bayern Munich for a few seasons, with
Ale Moreno reacts to Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho reportedly being interested in adding Raul Jimenez. Herculez Gomez reflects on Ilkay Gundogan’s high praise for Wolves forward Raul Jimenez on Ahora o Nunca. Ilkay Gundogan explains what makes Raul Jimenez a special talent and why he could fit at Manchester City. Wolves star Raul Jimenez has said
Julien Laurens gives the latest news on the Premier League’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Most likely to be sent off? Most likely to skip a shower? Reece v Lauren James. Gab Marcotti explains why Premier League clubs are hesitant to resume the season. Mark Ogden and Gab Marcotti react to reports of Premier League
Julien Laurens says there is a huge gap between No.1 Kylian Mbappe and No.2 Jadon Sancho on the best U21 players list. Shaka Hislop makes his pick between Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for England’s third attacker spot. Craig Burley and Julien Laurens give their take on which big money signing Man United should make
Sid Lowe says no fans in La Liga stadiums until 2021 would seriously impact the summer transfer window. La Liga clubs will be able to test players for COVID-19 next week as a first step towards a return for football in Spain. The country’s Supreme Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Thursday that the Ministry of
LONDON — The announcement that Arsenal had agreed a 12.5 percent pay cut with their playing staff initially appeared to be a victory for everyone involved. Here was an example of a group of highly-paid and much-storied footballers, routinely maligned for existing in a bubble of exorbitant wealth, recognising the reality of the world and