Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. Jamie Vardy in goal? The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s top attackers against its best defenders. The Combat Corona esports
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Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka start initiative for fight against coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains the changes Hansi Flick has made in his time at Bayern Munich to earn an extension. Gab Marcotti explains why Manuel Neuer should not re-sign with Bayern after they signed Alexander Nubel. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their
Julien Laurens believes clubs that furlough non-playing staff should not buy players without selling first. Liverpool have abandoned plans to use UK government funds to pay the salaries of furloughed non-playing staff at Anfield after being subjected to intense criticism from former players, supporters and the media for the move, saying they are “truly sorry”
Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola’s mother has died after contracting coronavirus. Dolors Sala Carrio died in Barcelona after falling ill. She was 82 years old. A statement issued by City on Monday read: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona
Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Manchester United legend Gary
1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf rips into Karim Benzema for his comments about Olivier Giroud. Julien Laurens says Karim Benzema’s remark that he is “F1” and Olivier Giroud is “kart racing” wasn’t needed. Will Olivier Giroud remain at Chelsea next season or should he seek pastures anew? Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim
This weekend, Major League Soccer teams were scheduled to be playing the fifth or sixth game of their 2020 season. The players would have settled into a rhythm, with early-season nerves and excitement giving way to the day in, day out, week in, week out predictable monotony of the professional athlete life. Instead, they are
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 and PSG in Willian battle With the Mirror reporting that Willian believes his Chelsea career is already over, Mundo Deportivo goes further by suggesting
Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso addresses how potential wage cuts and deferrals would impact Serie A. The Serie A season could be extended to September or October, the head of the Italian FA (FIGC) said on Sunday, warning that there could be an “avalanche of litigation” if it was not settled on the field. Serie A
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. Gab Marcotti explains why UEFA needs to make a ruling on player contracts if the season is extended. Gab Marcotti reacts to the news that UEFA has suspended all European competitions “until further notice.” Julien Laurens and Craig Burley break down
Callejas, 76, pleaded guilty in 2016 and was reportedly being held at a prison in Atlanta when he died. A former president of Honduras who was convicted in the FIFA soccer bribery scandal died in the United States on Saturday. Rafael Callejas governed Honduras from 1990 to 1994, but he was better known for soliciting
Wenger became known in the final years of his Arsenal tenure for the long, padded coats — with difficult fasteners — he sported on the sidelines. Some say it began with Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal icon, on Oct. 16, 2010, against Birmingham City, when he wore a full-length, five-partition Nike Storm Fit winter coat that
Craig Burley says he has “no idea” how the Premier League will resolve the Champions League race. Manchester City have launched an investigation after Kyle Walker apologised for allegedly hosting a party with sex workers during the coronavirus lockdown. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday through Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30
The FC crew make their picks for greatest football comeback of the 2010s. The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment of a multi-part series, they tell the story of
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: Bayern set to pounce for Werner Earlier, Transfer Talk reported that Bayern Munich could switch their attentions from Leroy Sane to Timo Werner, and that
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: Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Coutinho Barcelona want to sell Philippe Coutinho, just over two years after spending €160m to sign him from Liverpool, but
Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the first of
Former LA Galaxy player Mike Magee revisits the time he sat next to David Beckham on a team flight. The Exploding Heads return to detail how footballers across the world are coping with social distancing. Jon Champion spells out reasons why clubs and the Premier League want to complete the season. ESPN producer Chris Alexopoulos
Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos
Craig Burley weighs the pros and cons of the Premier League following Belgium’s suit and voiding the season. Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid could be a factor in the rise of coronavirus cases in the area, according to council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton. Jurgen Klopp’s side were dumped out of the competition