With Serie A suspended until April 3, Gab Marcotti discusses the possibility of other leagues following suit. Gab Marcotti explains Serie A’s coronavirus precautions after the Italian government increased restrictions. All sports in Italy have been halted because of the coronavirus outbreak, including games in Serie A and preparatory events for the Tokyo Olympics, Italy
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11:34 AM ET Timo Werner came off the bench but could not help RB Leipzig find a winner. Getty RB Leipzig played out a goalless draw at Wolfsburg on Saturday to slip up for the second consecutive week and stay two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig, who host Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on
Steve Nicol says the closer Liverpool’s game vs. Atleti gets the more nervous he’s getting about Adrian. It’s hold-on-to-your-hats time! The Exploding Heads use FIFA 20 to predict Liverpool’s second leg vs. Atleti. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said club captain Jordan Henderson is ready to return from injury for the Champions League clash against
It’s fair to say that Thomas Tuchel isn’t really enjoying 2020. Only three months into the new year, and the Paris Saint-Germain manager is under pressure in the Champions League ahead of Wednesday’s return leg with Borussia Dortmund. On his return to Dortmund, where he managed from 2015 to ’17, his PSG side lost 2-1
The weekend’s La Liga action confirmed that whoever wins Spain’s title is probably going to stumble over the line, exhausted, embarrassed and underwhelming. Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 in a turgid performance against a rotated La Real side — winning thanks to a dubious penalty after Real Sociedad were denied one of their own which
Mark Ogden explains how Man United’s 2-0 win vs. Man City can potentially springboard the club back to glory. Manchester United have stepped up their bid to lure Jude Bellingham to Old Trafford after giving the Birmingham wonderkid a tour of Carrington, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN Premier League fantasy: Sign up now!– VAR
PREMIER LEAGUE Arsenal narrowly beat West Ham (1-0) to continue their impressive run of form under Mikel Arteta. Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth (2-1) and tighten that grip on the elusive Premier League trophy. Chelsea dismissed Everton 4-0 while Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 to keep pace with the top four. 1
Mark Ogden explains how Man United’s 2-0 win vs. Man City can potentially springboard the club back to glory. The FC crew break down the race between Man United and Chelsea for a top-4 position in the Premier League. Ale Moreno says Man United’s win vs. Man City is a sign that they are beginning
You’ll have to forgive us, the Rankings are still recovering from the insanity that went down at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday night. Heart rates remain elevated, the sweating is profuse, and we’re going to need some breathing exercises to get through this. The absolute insanity of Danny DeVito attending a soccer match. Wow.
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’s Ter Stegen chase to force Kepa to Real Madrid Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper after growing increasingly frustrated with the
Of the eight last-16 matchups in the Champions League, just two are effectively settled after the first leg. (Sorry, Chelsea and Valencia.) Three of them feature heavy favorites (Man City, Barcelona, RB Leipzig) against long underdogs (Real Madrid, Napoli, Tottenham), but the odds haven’t meant much over the past few years. Beyond those, there are
Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. The FC crew react to PSG squandering three away goals to Man United in the 2019 Champions League round of 16. Julien Laurens explains how the summer looks to be shaping up for PSG’s stars. Steve
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? From a derby full of talking points between Manchester United and Manchester City, more coronavirus cancellations/postponements to a three-team title race in Italy that just became a two-horse race, Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. Coronavirus fears delayed Parma vs. SPAL amid discussions on abandoning Sunday’s games. Watch Serie A on ESPN+ Alejandro Moreno breaks down what’s at stake for both Juventus and Inter Milan in a crucial Derby d’Italia. Andrea
Gab Marcotti explains Serie A’s coronavirus precautions after the Italian government increased restrictions. Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. Paris police announced on Monday that Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League round of 16 second leg clash with Borussia Dortmund will go ahead but
The FC crew break down the race between Man United and Chelsea for a top-4 position in the Premier League. Shaka Hislop outlines Chelsea’s “incredible” performance in their 4-0 win vs. Everton. Chelsea run riot as they smash Everton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to maintain their top four position. Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has said
Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. Steve Nicol explains how Dortmund gives Erling Haaland a platform to take his game to an even higher level. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has said that he rejected the chance to sign for Manchester United
Ale Moreno says Real Madrid’s “sluggish” performance was a result of pressure after Barcelona’s win. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said their 2-1 defeat at Real Betis — a result that saw them lose their lead at the top of La Liga to rivals Barcelona — was their “worst game of the season.” A
6:10 PM ET A first-half goal by Loic Remy earned Lille a 1-0 home victory in Ligue 1 over Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday and kept their hopes alive of playing in next season’s Champions League. While Lille, who are fourth with 49 points from 28 games, remain in the hunt for a podium finish, Lyon
Shaka Hislop says Man United “defended brilliantly” to complete the season sweep of rivals Man City. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United completed the league double over Manchester City for the first time in a decade by winning 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Anthony Martial and substitute Scott McTominay got the goals as United stretched