Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward can be prone to hyperbole, but his latest statement about the financial landscape facing not only his club, one of the biggest in the world, but football in general, should be taken as a blunt reality check of what is facing the game as it attempts to reemerge
Month: May 2020
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United face a battle to land their top target, Pep Guardiola was slapped on his head during training, and Monaco face a big sale. PLUS: Barcelona stars have been winning … on the horses.
Ex-Man United player Jaap Stam shares his vision for FC Cincinnati after being named the MLS club’s new coach. Taylor Twellman explains the importance of the MLS-Liga MX rivalry after the MLS All-Star Game was cancelled. Sporting KC head coach Peter Vermes says it’s time for MLS players to get back on the field. Weston
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Chelsea have not put a timescale on N’Golo Kante‘s return to group training after the midfielder expressed his reservations about attending sessions amid the coronavirus pandemic, sources have told ESPN. The 29-year-old is not taking part in Thursday’s activity at the
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains why the Bundesliga’s return brought relief for other leagues hoping to restart. Gab Marcotti believes clubs should make a deal with TV companies if they cannot afford to refund fans. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Gab Marcotti is impressed with AGF’s approach to
Julien Laurens commends La Liga for trying a different plan for restarting the season. Time is running out for La Liga to complete its season due to the coronavirus pandemic, and if the campaign has to be curtailed, the Spanish FA will have to come up with some way of deciding a final table for the
Juan Ferrando starts his day by sending Whatsapp messages to several people nearly 7500 kms away. To fitness coaches, team doctors, and players. What else can the newly appointed coach of FC Goa, the ISL league stage winners and India’s representatives in the AFC Champions League, do while Barcelona (and the rest of the world)
Gab Marcotti lays out the protocols Serie A will have to consider to resume the season. With Serie A now suspended until at least June 14 due to the coronavirus crisis, it is beginning to look doubtful that the season can be finished by August. Where we stand Some Serie A clubs still have 13
Gab Marcotti praises Giorgio Chiellini for admitting he made a mistake criticising Mario Balotelli. Gab Marcotti expresses his surprise at the comments Giorgio Chiellini directed at former Italy teammate Mario Balotelli. Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini admires Uruguay forward Luis Suarez for biting him during a heated match at the 2014 World Cup, he said in
With his brace against Schalke, Borussia Dortmund’s Raphaël Guerreiro receives this week’s top player prize. USMNT and Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie shares what it was like to get back on the pitch in the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund dominate Schalke 4-0 and Bayern Munich restore four-point lead with 2-0 win vs. Union Berlin. Erling Haaland opens the
There is no better time for football fans to pick a Bundesliga club to support during the remaining eight rounds of the 2019/20 season. As top-level action returned to television screens, many fans, who may not have followed German football, found themselves drawn to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. For supporters in Southeast Asia, who
ESPN Burley: Aurier breaking guidelines is ‘idiotic behaviour’ Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready
Ale Moreno reacts to Robert Lewandowski leaving Harry Kane and Erling Haaland out of his top five strikers. Emre Can has said he would “never play” for Manchester United at any point in his career due to his loyalty to rivals Liverpool. Can, 27, was linked with a switch to United in January after dropping
Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya likened Major League Soccer’s reported plans for a tournament in Orlando to restart the season to living in a “luxurious prison.” MLS suspended play on March 12 as the coronavirus pandemic began to affect cities throughout North America. However, ESPN sources recently said that the league was eyeing June 1
Joleon Lescott joins Alexis Nunes and Mark Ogden to discuss Manchester City’s last gasp title win in 2012. Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling insists that player and staff safety is the priority when football returns. Julien Laurens says a deal between Manchester City and Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane would make everyone happy. Gab Marcotti says
Liverpool’s Mo Salah shows why he is a professional footballer and not a basketball player. Steve Nicol reacts to Vincent Kompany saying Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in PL history. Gab Marcotti examines the notion that Liverpool are leading the race for Kalidou Koulibaly’s signature. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that
Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Gab Marcotti explains
Ale Moreno reacts to Robert Lewandowski leaving Harry Kane and Erling Haaland out of his top five strikers. Borussia Dortmund dominate Schalke 4-0 and Bayern Munich restore four-point lead with 2-0 win vs. Union Berlin. Robert Lewandowski’s 26th goal in 26 Bundesliga games propels Bayern Munich to victory against Union Berlin. Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer
Cesar Azpilicueta‘s team calls him the “boss.” He speaks to them every day via email or text message, monitors their performance, offers advice and expects success. He tells them to uphold the team’s values at all time and wear the shirt with pride. But this is a life away from his day job of being
Gab Marcotti explains why we should see a return to action in Serie A by the middle of June. Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training with Juventus after a 10-week absence due to the pandemic. Gab Marcotti lays out the protocols Serie A will have to consider to resume the season. Italy’s football federation (FIGC)
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