Month: May 2020

When the Bundesliga resumed last weekend, it was not just players, coaches and officials dealing with “the new normal” brought about by the coronavirus. Commentators also faced doing their job with the prospect of new problems; barking dogs and noisy toddlers might not realise someone is trying to do live coverage of Bayern Munich in
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Jeff Carlisle dives into MLS’s proposed wage cut with the season still suspended indefinitely. Professional soccer players can perform amazing feats, whether lacing a pinpoint pass 60 yards, trapping a ball with a delicate touch or blasting a shot at incredible speed. They are also incredible physical specimens, capable of running for 90 minutes or
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Jesse Lingard expects Manchester United to continue their 11-game unbeaten run once football resumes. Don Hutchison finds it hard to argue with Gary Neville over his pick for the best Prem front three of all time. Following praise from Tottenham’s Sessegnon, Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka explains his ‘Spiderman’ nickname Danny Higginbotham believes Anthony Martial is
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Julien Laurens and Craig Burley react to the news Premier League clubs have agreed to a return to training. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley examine Mauricio Pochettino’s options now that his gardening leave is over. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley react to reports of Premier League players hesitant to return to training. Gab Marcotti and
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ESPN The ESPN FC Quiz: Messi-Ronaldo edition 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 to
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Gab Marcotti debates whether it was the correct decision to crown Celtic champions of Scotland. Gab Marcotti explains why the Premier League is pushing for closed-door home matches when the season resumes. Gab Marcotti looks at Serie A’s stance on health protocols if a player tests positive for coronavirus. Celtic have been crowned Scottish Premier
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