10:45 AM ET Stefano FusaroESPN KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After 30 days inside the bubble at the MLS is Back Tournament, I promise I have not lost my mind yet! But I did want to provide some perspective on what life has been like not only for myself, but also the players, coaches, team staff, match
Month: August 2020
9:07 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City are retaining their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly and Pau Torres despite agreeing a fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, sources have told ESPN. City are set to sign Ake after reaching agreement over a £40 million deal following Bournemouth’s relegation to the Championship. – Stream FC Daily on
8:19 AM ET James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Close Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Chelsea are running out of time to avoid Willian leaving on a free transfer as the winger continues to hold out for a three-year contract, sources have told ESPN. Willian, 31, had been expected to announce whether
5:27 AM ET The new FA guidelines warn players could be sent off for deliberately coughing on referees or opponents. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Footballers who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football Association (FA) amid the coronavirus pandemic. The instructions to
6:37 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho was caught complaining on the training ground that “everybody gets my name wrong” during filming for Amazon’s new documentary series following the club. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the
4:52 PM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson The coronavirus pandemic made this a Serie A season like no other, but as it concluded, the table had a familiar look with Juventus crowned champions for the ninth straight season. Below them, Inter made a late run to claim second, while Atalanta and Lazio are rewarded for superb
6:15 PM ET Harry Kettle The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Aubameyang still wants big Arsenal signing Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to see the club
5:30 PM ET Frank Lampard has urged the Premier League to give Chelsea “a fair start” by delaying their first match until after the proposed Sept. 12 date for the new season. The Blues were beaten by Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup Final after losing three players to injury, in addition to Willian withdrawing 48
5:08 PM ET Italy’s oldest professional club Genoa guaranteed Serie A survival on the final day of the season for the second year running on Sunday by beating Hellas Verona 3-0, while Lecce became the last team to be relegated. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Marcotti: Takeaways from 2019-20 Serie A–
2:34 PM ET Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson credits Jurgen Klopp for guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in what he called the most “exhausting” season of his life. The Reds won their first league crown in 30 years back in June– three months after the coronavirus pandemic brought the league to a halt. And the
6:32 AM ET Adriana Garcia Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said midfielder Arthur Melo is facing disciplinary action after showing a “lack of respect” towards the club after refusing to return to training. The Catalan club agreed to sell Arthur to Juventus in July with Miralem Pjanic arriving from the Turin club once the
9:36 AM ET A wild and disappointing season has ended on a positive note for Sebastian Soto. The United States youth international completed his transfer to Norwich City on Tuesday, allowing him to exit what had become a difficult situation with 2. Bundesliga side Hannover 96. Because Soto didn’t qualify for a work permit, a
5:07 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Man United eye Schmeichel move Manchester United are used to having a top class goalkeeper called ‘Schmeichel’
2:39 PM ET We now know how the Premier League’s slots in the Champions League and the Europe League will be filled — but there could eventually be EIGHT English teams in European competition. Here’s how. – Premier League table | Final day fixtures– Stream FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Who qualified for the
Jul 31, 2020 Liverpool made one of the easiest title runs in the history of the Premier League, clinching the title with seven of 38 matches remaining. They finished the season with 99 points in league play, second-most ever after Manchester City, who finished 18 points behind the Reds in second place this year. Does
4:00 AM ET Congratulations are most definitely due to Arsenal for winning the FA Cup, beating Chelsea 2-1 in the first ever socially distanced final at Wembley on Saturday evening. It marks the 14th time the Gunners have got their hands on the trophy and the 25th season in a row in which they’ve qualified
10:23 PM ET Robin Lod and Jacori Hayes scored 90 seconds apart in the first half, and Minnesota United FC remained undefeated in the tournament with a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back Tournament near Orlando, Fla. – Play Soccer Playoff Pick ‘Em
1:06 AM ET Diego Valeri and Andy Polo each scored after entering the match as substitutes, and the Portland Timbers overcame an early deficit to complete a 3-1 victory over New York City FC in the last MLS is Back Tournament quarterfinal near Orlando on Saturday night. Sebastian Blanco also scored and had an assist
4:04 PM ET AC Milan sporting director Paolo Maldini said that he sees Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a part of the club for next season. – Catch FA Cup, Serie A, MLS and more on ESPN+ (U.S. only) After struggling in the first half of the season, Milan have lost only twice since Ibrahimovic’s arrival in
5:30 PM ET Orlando City SC forward Dom Dwyer underwent arthroscopic surgery to treat a partial tendon tear in his left knee, the team announced Saturday. – Play Soccer Playoff Pick ‘Em through the MLS knockout rounds– Stream MLS is Back on ESPN networks, App | FC Daily on ESPN+– Schedule, TV info: What you