MLS Commissioner Don Garber explains the framework behind a relaunch of the MLS season. MLS has once again extended its training moratorium due to the coronavirus pandemic, this time through April 3, but it includes a change to the protocol. Previously, MLS had required players to remain in their home markets, but on Tuesday the
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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: Rice could be headed back to Chelsea Chelsea are keen to add West Ham United’s defensive midfielder Declan Rice to their squad for next season,
Gab Marcotti explains the FIFA regulation that could help Neymar leave PSG and return to Barcelona. Barcelona‘s players have rejected a proposal to have their wages significantly reduced as the club seeks ways to minimise the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources have told ESPN. Negotiations between the club’s captains and the board of
Julien Laurens discusses Rio Ferdinand’s opinion that the current Premier League should be voided. Julien Laurens thinks because of Liverpool’s 25-point lead, they should be anointed Premier League winners. Julien Laurens criticises plans from the Premier League to get players to play through the summer. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions why the Premier League has
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: Juventus looking at Jesus signing this summer Juventus are keen to sign Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus to replace Gonzalo Higuain, according to Calciomercato. The
Wembley Stadium displays blue lights on its arch to support for NHS workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The European Club Association (ECA), which consists of football’s most powerful clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, has scheduled a board meeting on Friday ahead of emergency talks with FIFA over the potential disruption to this
Lionel Messi, Carli Lloyd and more join in a message to the world to advise on Coronavirus and how best to beat it. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola have both made donations worth €1 million to help overburdened health care systems deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The large part of
Lionel Messi, Carli Lloyd and more join in a message to the world to advise on Coronavirus and how best to beat it. Count down Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s best five goals from the Serie A season so far. Julien Laurens believes Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe will eventually duel for “best player
Julien Laurens criticises plans from the Premier League to get players to play through the summer. Jose Mourinho helps prepare packages of essential goods to deliver to the elderly of Enfield, England. Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said the Premier League season should be voided, which would mean Liverpool’s 30-year wait for 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. TOP STORY: Rice could be headed back to Chelsea Chelsea are keen to add West Ham United’s defensive midfielder Declan Rice to their squad for next season,
Herculez Gomez outlines the problems players are dealing with as they wait for the MLS season to resume. Taylor Twellman explains why MLS’s return on May 10 may not be doom and gloom for the league after all. Herc Gomez gives his No. 1 pick of MLS’s biggest stars. Watch the full segment on ESPN
Sid Lowe explains why Philippe Coutinho doesn’t fit into Barcelona’s plans amid links to Manchester United. Barcelona must choose between pursuing Neymar or Lautaro Martinez this summer, various sources have told ESPN, as the club are forced to reconsider their transfer plans due to the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. One source explains that
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti explains the financial impact behind postponing UEFA competitions. The 2019-20 UEFA Champions League final has been postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak, UEFA announced on Monday. The final of Europe’s elite club competition had been scheduled for May 30 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. – Coronavirus cancellations and
Sid Lowe analyses La Liga’s situation after the coronavirus outbreak suspended play indefinitely. Gab Marcotti outlines the reasons why he thinks Harry Kane will end up at Real Madrid over Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Philippe Coutinho doesn’t fit into Barcelona’s plans amid links to Manchester United. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona are likely to
Alexis Nunes goes through the latest updates on the coronavirus’ impact on football. Many of France’s professional clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will declare bankruptcy within six months if the coronavirus pandemic continues to halt football in the country, the president of Saint-Etienne’s supervisory board, Bernard Caiazzo, has said. Speaking with France Bleu Saint-Etienne
Alejandro Moreno admits Mohamed Salah has been great at Liverpool but could have been so much better. Alejandro Moreno weighs up whether Liverpool should cash in on Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in the summer. Julien Laurens believes Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are ‘really serious’ about adding Timo Werner this summer. The coronavirus crisis could
On a typical Friday morning before a Saturday game, Alejandro Bedoya would be doing pregame things: a light workout, team meetings and getting ready to play the San Jose Earthquakes at Subaru Park. Because of coronavirus, this was not a typical Friday. It was Friday, March 13, and the Philadelphia Union captain had plenty of
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Former president of Real Madrid, Lorenzo Sanz, has died at the age of 76 after contracting coronavirus. The former president of Real Madrid, Lorenzo Sanz, has died at the age of 76 after contracting coronavirus. His son, also named Lorenzo Sanz, confirmed his father’s death on Saturday, writing on Twitter: “My father has just died.
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 ready to sell Griezmann Barcelona are ready to cut their loses on France striker Antoine Griezmann this summer, according to Dario Sport. Griezmann joined Barca