5:00 PM ET Atletico Madrid’s record signing Joao Felix scored for the first time in the league for almost five months as his side beat Villarreal 3-1 at home on Sunday to climb back into the top-four in La Liga. The 20-year-old, who Atletico signed from Benfica for €126 million last year, had missed most
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Has Eden Hazard’s latest injury put his Real Madrid career in jeopardy? With a UCL clash vs. Man City next week, the FC guys outline how Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid fell to Levante. Ale Moreno believes Raheem Sterling needs to rediscover his form before even considering a move to Real Madrid. Real Madrid winger Eden
A superb weekend of football has thrown up its usual treasure trove of stats and numbers. We crunch the lot to bring you the best. Premier League Chelsea beat Spurs 2-1, Manchester City eked out a 1-0 at Leicester City, Manchester United beat Watford 3-0 and Arsenal beat Everton in an absolute cracker that ended
5:10 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Bordeaux on Sunday, but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani‘s 200th PSG goal and a goal by Kylian Mbappe put the capital side
Ale Moreno praises Bruno Fernandes’ instant impact for Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident gaining Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo will help Manchester United win. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer credits Anthony Martial for his goal and says the ball was a reason for Man United’s draw. Midfielder Bruno Fernandes can help unlock the potential of
Steve Nicol makes the case for Ederson to become Man City’s spot-kick taker after another miss vs. Leicester. Pep Guardiola reacts to Man City’s 1-0 win over Leicester and gives his take on the penalty decision. Manchester City will have to maintain a very delicate balance for the rest of the Premier League season. The
Shaka Hislop says Zlatan’s team accomplishments should be considered when comparing him to Ronaldo. Craig Burley says Antonio Conte’s ability to get a reaction from players is the reason Inter is atop Serie A. Shaka Hislop doesn’t understand why Antonio Conte decided against starting Christian Eriksen vs. Lazio. AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis has
LONDON — The roar of relief that greeted the final whistle in Arsenal’s ramshackle 3-2 victory over Everton told its own story. In front of the dug-outs, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta turned to embrace his coaching staff. On the pitch, his players shared tired, happy hugs with each other, their smiles reflecting both satisfaction after
The FC guys discuss Lionel Messi’s recent interview where he addresses many of the ins and outs of Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Martin Braithwaite’s late move to Barca will signal for change in the rules next season. Martin Braithwaite explains how he’ll immediately work to integrate himself into Barcelona’s squad. Steve Nicol thinks Antoine
Craig Burley says Tottenham are going to have a tough summer ahead with Jose Mourinho in charge. The FC crew react to the alleged racial abuse directed at Porto’s Moussa Marega vs. Guimaraes. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol cannot wrap their heads around why VAR didn’t give Giovani Lo Celso a red card. Steve Nicol
Steve Nicol says it’s currently Lionel Messi or bust at Barcelona, after his four-goal haul vs. Eibar. Barca’s newest signing Martin Braithwaite struggled to string any sort of juggling sequence together. Sid Lowe explains why Martin Braithwaite’s late move to Barca will signal for change in the rules next season. The FC guys discuss Lionel
By Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez With a UCL clash vs. Man City next week, the FC guys outline how Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid fell to Levante. Ale Moreno believes Raheem Sterling needs to rediscover his form before even considering a move to Real Madrid. The FC guys question whether or not Adama Traore is
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. TOP STORY: Inter Milan targeting Auba and Martial Serie A title contenders Inter Milan are already planning a replacement for striker Lautaro Martinez, who is expected
Frank Leboeuf says Neymar can’t be upset at PSG for resting him for four games before facing Dortmund. The ESPN FC panel break down PSG’s 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund. The ESPN FC panel were in awe over Erling Haaland’s ability he displayed vs. PSG. Steve Nicol identifies possible pitfalls for PSG in their effort
2:30 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 1,000th professional match by scoring for a record-equalling eleventh consecutive Serie A appearance to set leaders Juventus on the way to a 2-1 win at SPAL in a top-versus-bottom match on Saturday. After being rested against Brescia last week, the 35-year-old celebrated his return by scoring from Juan
11:28 AM ET Erling Haaland has scored 12 goals in eight games since joining Borussia Dortmund. Getty Borussia Dortmund beat strugglers Werder Bremen with second-half goals from Dan Axel Zagadou and teenage sensation Erling Haaland on Saturday. The win saw Lucien Favre’s side climb into second place in the Bundesliga with their fifth win in the
2:37 PM ET RB Leipzig kept the pressure on Bayern Munich with a comprehensive win on Saturday. SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock RB Leipzig demolished hosts Schalke 04 5-0 on Saturday to remain in the hunt for the Bundesliga title, a point behind leaders Bayern Munich. Schalke keeper Alex Nuebel completely misjudged a Marcel Sabitzer shot for the visitors’
1:36 PM ET Second-placed Olympique de Marseille slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Nantes as their 14-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1 ended after almost four months on Saturday. Kader Bamba’s goal and Alvaro’s own goal, both in the second half, earned Nantes all three points after OM midfielder Morgan Sanson had cancelled out
Ale Moreno thinks Juventus are still trying to reach their full potential after a 2-1 loss to Hellas Verona. Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo (39′) SPAL 0-1 Juventus. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Steve Nicol feels Thiago joining Juventus would be good business for Maurizio Sarri this summer. Gab Marcotti and Craig Burley explain why Juventus
2:13 PM ET Gabriel Jesus scored a late winner as Manchester City edged Leicester to a 1-0 win in the Premier League on Saturday. Jesus found some space on the right-hand side of the 18-yard box before dispatching the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. The goal was later confirmed by VAR after it was