Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. The FC panel debate how the rescheduled Serie A fixtures will affect the race for the Scudetto. Nicky Bandini discusses with Gab Marcotti and Mina Rzouki as to why Juventus are at a disadvantage against Inter.
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Erling Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund against PSG. Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland has said his “zen” celebration was inspired by his love of meditation. Haaland, who left FC Salzburg to join Dortmund in January, scored both goals in the 2-1 win Champions League round-of-16 first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain. – Zensational: Haaland’s Champions
A new pilot project in Germany would see a second yellow card result in a temporary sending off. The German football federation will test a new “sin bin” sanction for a second yellow card rather than sending a player off with a red card. The federation said Friday it was agreeing to a request from
Gelson Martins pushed referee Mikael Lesage after one of his teammates was sent off. Monaco’s Gelson Martins has been slapped with a six-month suspension for pushing a referee during a 3-1 Ligue 1 loss at Nimes last month. The 24-year-old Portugal international shoved referee Mikael Lesage after teammate Tiemoue Bakayoko was dismissed for a dangerous
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard will travel to the United States this week to undergo surgery on a fracture in his right fibula, sources tell ESPN. The 29-year-old was injured in the 67th minute of Madrid’s
It was in the away dressing room at Goodison Park that Bruno Fernandes confirmed to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the rest of Manchester United’s coaching staff that he is the right fit for the Norwegian’s Old Trafford revolution. Fernandes had scored with a stunning long-range effort to earn a 1-1 draw with Everton but after
The FC panel put Wolves ahead of Chelsea, Man United and Tottenham as favourites to finish in the top four. Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp needs to make changes after Liverpool’s shocking 3-0 loss to Watford. Craig Burley wonders if Frank Lampard can push Chelsea to fourth place with injuries and the keeper situation. Last
Can Liverpool get back on track after losing two games in a row? Will Pep Guardiola rotate his City side heavily for the Manchester derby? Here’s what we are watching out for in the Premier League this weekend. JUMP TO: Who is Jose Mourinho kidding? | What’s Pep’s derby plan? | Man to watch |
Tim Howard is five months removed from playing his last game, but his ties to the sport of soccer are as strong as ever. Last weekend, Howard returned to Goodison Park — the famous home venue of his beloved Everton — for the first time since leaving the club in 2016, and recently became an
Janusz Michallik explains how Robert Lewandowski impacts Bayern beyond just scoring goals. Julien Laurens explains why fans of traditional Bundesliga clubs still have a gripe with Hoffenheim’s owner. Bayern Munich are hunting a treble and their recent form, plus Liverpool’s lapses, sees them claim top spot in Shaka Hislop’s first rankings since his vacation: Unbeaten
Steve Nicol feels Barca would do Antoine Griezmann “a favor” by sending him to PSG in exchange for Neymar. Ale Moreno assesses Harry Kane’s situation with Tottenham and whether the striker should seek a new club. As rumours of Neymar’s return to Barca gather steam, Alejandro Moreno chimes on the possible transfer. Craig Burley says
Craig Burley explains why Ajax’s huge win over Real Madrid in the 2019 Champions League was so monumental. Craig Burley says Gerard Pique should be focused on Barcelona’s performance after losing El Clasico 2-0. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Craig Burley and Sid Lowe discuss how Real
Frank Leboeuf says only a rare few of managers would be able to reign in the big egos at PSG. Frank Leboeuf lauds the performance of Dimitri Payet after he leads Marseille to a 1-0 win over Toulouse. The FC crew analyse Thomas Tuchel’s standing at PSG after his repeated spats with Kylian Mbappe. The
FIFA president Gianni Infantino advises football authorities to stay calm during the coronavirus outbreak. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting games played in Italy. All sporting events in Italy — including Serie A football matches — will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. Serie A will resume this weekend in empty stadiums, starting with the matches that were postponed last round because of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy — including the potential title decider between Juventus and Inter Milan.
Heavily tipped to join Manchester United in the January transfer window, Erling Haaland — football’s hottest prospect this season — instead chose Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund as the best place to continue his football education. It has turned out to be a smart decision, with no let-up to his remarkable goal-scoring streak. So what’s behind
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has attempted to end speculation about his international future by committing himself to the United States national team. 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: Real Madrid ready move for Mbappe Real Madrid are set to make an enquiry to Paris Saint-Germain over the availability of Kylian Mbappe amid reports of a
Wayne Rooney scores a cheeky penalty in Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Watch EFL on ESPN+. Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. If Wayne Rooney ends Manchester United‘s FA Cup hopes this week it wouldn’t be the first time an ex-player
Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. MANCHESTER — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes a repeat of Manchester United’s treble is “impossible” after Liverpool’s chances this season were ended by Chelsea. Liverpool are on course to win the Premier League title and are still in