Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured transfer to Chelsea makes sense. Craig Burley says “absolutely no problem” to rumors that Bayern’s Philippe Coutinho is linked to Chelsea. Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho underwent minor surgery on his right ankle on Friday and will start his rehabilitation programme in about two weeks,
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Mark Ogden shares the latest updates on the Premier League’s response to coronavirus after their Friday meeting. Chelsea have announced that the club’s players will not be taking pay cuts during the coronavirus crisis while non-playing staff will not be furloughed. Players have discussed how they can contribute financially during the pandemic but they will
Ale Moreno explains why Antonio Conte’s Inter are “the most motivated” to win the Europa League. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured transfer to Chelsea makes sense. Craig Burley says “absolutely no problem” to rumors that Bayern’s Philippe Coutinho is linked to Chelsea. Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa told ESPN Brasil that
Jon Champion delves into Juventus’ wishes to not accept the title should the Serie A season be cancelled. Juventus winger Douglas Costa shows off his lightning speed, sprinting quicker than his girlfriend’s go-kart. Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles as his son recreates Ronaldo’s famous goal shout. The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window
ESPN Burley: Aubameyang has to believe in Chelsea to join them 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
Emmanuel Adebayor responds to questions over why he hasn’t donated money to Togo’s coronavirus battle. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Mesut Ozil’s decision to refuse a pay cut in the coronavirus crisis. Montpellier midfielder Junior Sambia is in stable condition in a French hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, the player’s agent said
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho explains how the team’s kitchen garden will be used to help those in need. Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho personally called Thomas Meunier two days ago in a bid to scupper Borussia Dortmund‘s move for the Paris Saint-Germain right-back but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will need to be persuaded to sanction a deal,
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: Barca want €45m for right-back Semedo Barcelona have slapped a €45 million price tag on their Portuguese right-back Nelson Semedo, according to Sport. The Catalans
Mark Ogden breaks down why Chelsea might not be Arsenal’s best option to move Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Gab Marcotti commends Arsenal’s transparency and fairness with club wage cut decisions. Arsenal players will make a return to training at their London Colney training ground next week despite the UK still being on a government-imposed lockdown amid the
Jon Champion outlines the pros and cons of a partnership between Major League Soccer and Liga MX. Tom Marshall explains how MLS and Liga MX could take a page out of MLB’s playbook and join forces. Inter Miami head coach Diego Alonso thinks Mexico international Rodolfo Pizarro‘s chances of moving to Europe have been boosted
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens assess the difficulties UEFA faces in completing the Champions League. Liverpool’s match with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on March 11 will be investigated by the city’s council regarding any impact it may have had on the spread of coronavirus. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on
LEGANES, Spain — “And then he hit it bloody brilliantly, so I ended up looking like a champ.” Javier Aguirre bursts out laughing, and not for the last time. He’s reflecting on Manuel Negrete’s superb, acrobatic volley at the 1986 World Cup — and Aguirre’s “assist” for the goal, if that’s not too generous a
Julien Laurens ponders whether Real Madrid and Barcelona are close to going the way of Man United and Milan. Gareth Bale is donating over €1 million to hospitals in Wales and Spain to help fight COVID-19. The Real Madrid forward has given £500,000 to a charity connected to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff,
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Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether Mario Balotelli and Alexandre Pato left more to be desired. Brescia president Massimo Cellino has said he is “embarrassed” by forward Mario Balotelli, who he signed on a free transfer in the summer. Balotelli, who grew up in Brescia, joined his hometown club when they returned to Serie
Julien Laurens says Neymar is leaving his options open when it comes to his football future. 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: Barca want €45m for right-back Semedo Barcelona have slapped
Manchester United and Liverpool enjoy one of the biggest rivalries in English football. A Liverpool-hating, Manchester United-loving superhero has joined Singapore’s efforts to fight the coronavirus as part of a five-strong team called the “Virus Vanguard.” – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+
Julien Laurens provides an update into the dates set out by Ligue 1 for the return of football. French football could resume its season in June with two cup finals, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet proposed on Friday. La Graet said that the French Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and St Etienne could
Julien Laurens details why this summer is so important for Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Julien Laurens analyses Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s position at Arsenal given the forward’s contract status. Chelsea are closely monitoring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s contract situation at Arsenal with a view to making a move this summer, sources have told ESPN. – Stream new episodes of
The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest crisis professional football has ever faced. The uncertainty about whether leagues will be able to finish the 2019-20 season is just the start of it; beyond that, football won’t return to normal for a long time to come. “Full stadiums will only be seen again when we are safe,