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: Real Madrid and Barcelona to fight for Alaba Bayern Munich are more to used to buying top players from other clubs than selling to them,
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ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions why the Premier League has committed to complete the 2019-20 season. Julien Laurens explains why UEFA has set a hard deadline of June 30 for leagues to conclude their seasons. Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. UEFA President Aleksander
Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who became the first Premier League player to test positive for the coronavirus, is making “great progress”
It’s blatantly obvious that sports are not the most important thing in the world, especially now. If or when they can still be staged safely, however, sports can still provide an immense and welcome distraction. If nothing else, so can the piece you’re reading right now. With the coronavirus spreading throughout Europe and North America,
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 to hand Coutinho Premier League return Philippe Coutinho‘s name is at the top of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard’s summer shopping list, according to Spanish
Luka Jovic is facing criticism in his native Serbia after the Real Madrid forward travelled home, with the club’s permission, to continue his coronavirus self-isolation. Sources have confirmed to ESPN that the 22-year-old striker flew to Belgrade last Thursday. He was given the go-ahead to travel by Real Madrid’s medical department, with the understanding that
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a “coronavirus: Protect yourself” banner. Juventus trio Gonzalo Higuain, Sami Khedira and Miralem Pjanic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has been ordered to pay €16.5 million to former side Sporting Club for unilaterally terminating his contract in 2018. The ruling was made by Portugal’s Court of Arbitration for Sport — Tribunal Arbitral do Desporto (TAS). The
Julien Laurens reacts to Hans-Joachim Watzke’s comments about financial aid during the Bundesliga suspension. Gab Marcotti reacts to chief executive Christian Seifert’s fears surrounding the survival of the Bundesliga. Steve Nicol thinks domestic leagues finishing out their seasons is the only fair way to decide titles. Borussia Monchengladbach players will waive part of their salary
Gab Marcotti analyses the logistical hurdles to Barcelona prying Neymar away from PSG given his price tag. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop feel the correct decision has been made to suspend all major leagues in Europe. Sid Lowe delves into the precautions Real Madrid have taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The FC
Ale Moreno reacts to Wayne Rooney’s comments on Euro 2020 in light of English football being suspended. Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a “coronavirus: Protect yourself” banner. Amidst the coronavirus spread, FFA CEO James Johnson has confirmed that the A-League season will go ahead but behind closed doors. Gary
Eric Bailly opens up about how his move to Man United is the dream of many kids in the Ivory Coast. In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Eric Bailly says how important Man United fans are to the club. In an ESPN FC exclusive, Man United’s Eric Bailly opens up on his nightmare injury.
In times of crisis, you want the powers-that-be to get the easy, obvious stuff out of the way quickly. If water is gushing out of your washing machine, find the standpipe, and cut the supply. If sparks are flying out of your electric oven, cut the power supply. Then you worry about how the damage
Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has labelled La Liga “irresponsible and totally unpatriotic” for testing players for coronavirus, and said it shows “a lack of solidarity.” Rubiales said the tests should be used on others that are
Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Julien Laurens explains why UEFA has set a hard deadline of June 30th for leagues to conclude their seasons. Steve Nicol reminisces about the 86′ FA Cup final he played in for Liverpool vs. Everton. The last professional
Gab Marcotti looks at Chelsea’s transfer options, including a potential €100 million move for Kai Havertz. Gab Marcotti breaks down Frank Lampard and Kepa Arrizabalaga’s frayed relationship at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea has made the Millennium Hotel at their Stamford Bridge stadium in London available to the National Health Service [NHS] to provide accommodation to staff
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 turn attention to Aubameyang Barcelona are considering downgrading their summer transfer targets as a result of COVID-19, which could mean stepping away from such
Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Juventus and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Turin-based Serie A club said in a statement on Tuesday. Juve said Matuidi, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, was in self-isolation at
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the abysmal racism discipline from the Premier League at Tottenham. A man was charged by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on Tuesday for alleged racist behaviour during the Premier League derby between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in December. Television images circulating on social media
The FC crew wonder if Neymar’s attitude at PSG has changed or if he will sour on the club soon. Belgium international defender Thomas Meunier has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund next season, sources have told ESPN. Meunier, 28, is out of contract at PSG in June and will sign a four-year deal worth around €50