Frank Leboeuf explains what made legend Franz Beckenbauer so special and why he was his idol. The Exploding Heads return to settle the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate by saddling both with 10 goalkeepers as teammates. Football today is flooded with world-class stars. If not for the incomprehensible brilliance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta explains how coronavirus affected him and his family. Arsenal players have yet to reach an agreement with the club over pay cuts, sources have told ESPN, with the first-team squad preferring a deferral of wages. Hector Bellerin is in charge of the talks with the Gunners’ hierarchy on behalf of the
espn Lowe: Lionel Messi is not happy with Barcelona 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.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry
ESPN Where Ronaldinho ranks among the best players ever 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.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry
Danny Higginbotham thinks Man United would beat out Liverpool for the signature of Jadon Sancho. 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: Man United, Arsenal interested in Thomas Partey Premier League sides
The world of African football was plunged into mourning on March 31, following the news that Senegalese journalist-turned-agent Pape Diouf, the first black chairman of a club in a major European league, had become the continent’s first high-profile sporting loss to the coronavirus. Various African football figures throughout history could reasonably be classed as pioneers,
Steve Nicol believes Liverpool should “wait out” the current situation and win the title on the pitch. Sadio Mane may need to leave Liverpool in order to achieve his ambition of winning the Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in football, according to former Senegal international Diomansy Kamara. Mane finished fourth in the voting
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to restart football too soon. Switzerland’s federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s deals with the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] to sell World Cup broadcasting rights. The Office of the Attorney General [OAG] said it has informed all the
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. Kane can join Man United for £200m Manchester United could land striker Harry Kane this summer, if they can find the £200 million Daniel Levy wants to
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to restart football too soon. Three decades after helping to establish what became the world’s richest football competition, former Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar assessed the Premier League’s financial landscape with growing concern and spoke out about players who have refused to accept reduced wages as clubs attempt to
Herculez Gomez explains why Gareth Bale’s health should make Inter Miami think twice before signing him. Herculez Gomez outlines the reasons Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi are MLS’s most dangerous attacking partnership. Ale Moreno breaks down whether James Rodriguez or Gareth Bale is the better option for Inter Miami. Leicester City’s Ayoze Perez says a
Danny Higginbotham breaks down whether Ole Gunnar Solskajer is still the answer at Manchester United. Mark Ogden says recent performances have earned Solskjaer a shot at another season as United manager. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received all the kudos for reviving Man United’s season and pulling them back into Champions League contention, but maybe fans
Craig Burley looks back on Barcelona’s UCL final win vs. Man United and says he’s never seen a better side. Ale Moreno says Barca’s stance on Philippe Coutinho is clear with the ‘major loss’ they’d take on selling him. Gab Marcotti breaks down Lionel Messi’s comments towards the Barcelona board following wage cuts for players.
Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso addresses how potential wage cuts and deferrals would impact Serie A. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible restart of Serie A, which has been suspended since
Sid Lowe analyses Lionel Messi’s demeanor over the last few months to explain the star’s discontent at Barca. Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has said Lautaro Martinez will remain at the club despite interest from Barcelona and Real
Julien Laurens details why this summer is so important for Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Steve Nicol questions whether or not Mikel Arteta should build Arsenal around Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Ale Moreno says Barcelona need someone much younger than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Luis Suarez. Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association (FEGAFOOT), has questioned
Many players reach star status after big-money moves from one club to another. But here are the best who came up through their club system to become elite players. Have a guess how old Donnarumma is. He made his first-team debut for Milan in 2015, almost instantly becoming a regular, so that might help you
The Exploding Heads return to settle the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate by saddling both with 10 goalkeepers as teammates. Virtual is the new reality as fans turn to esports to “play” football. John Dykes looks at some of the top players and lineups to consider. Prosecutors revealed new details of alleged bribes paid to FIFA
Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Mark Ogden explains why Alan Shearer and Sergio Aguero are more deserving of a place than Thierry Henry. Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for the coronavirus, his family said Friday. Dalglish, 69, was tested for COVID-19 on
Huachipato striker Anthony Blondell is facing a charge of sexual assault in Vancouver, British Columbia, for an alleged incident that took place while the Venezuelan player was contracted with the Vancouver Whitecaps, according to court documents, copies of which were obtained by ESPN. The Province was the first to report the charges against Blondell and