Manchester City will appeal UEFA’s decision to ban the club for two seasons from European competition — including the Champions League — after the governing body found them guilty of breaching financial fair play rules. UEFA announced on Friday that the reigning Premier League champions will be excluded from the Champions League for the 2020-21
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How do you win the Champions League? It turns out that “be Real Madrid” is not a bad place to start. The Spanish giants have won 13 European Cups, and no other club has more than seven. They’ve won four of the past six, and their current manager, Zinedine Zidane, has never not won the
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. Real Madrid are prepared to compete with rivals Barcelona to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez in the summer, sources close to the player have told ESPN. Martinez — who has scored 16 goals in all competitions
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop break down the handball leading to a penalty in Juve’s 1-1 draw with AC Milan. Gab Marcotti previews Lazio vs Inter Milan with huge Serie A title implications on the line. Shaka Hislop feels Juan Cuadrado’s rejuvenation at Juve bodes well for Willian should he join the club. Italy’s governing
4:31 PM ET Borussia Dortmund scored three second-half goals as they crushed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday to take over second place. Defender Lukasz Piszczek found space to drill home for the lead in the 33rd minute with the hosts having to stay patient against a hard-working Eintracht. But the visitors threw
Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. Barcelona and Real Madrid have been working for several weeks to organise a Clasico friendly match in the United States this summer, sources have told ESPN. Barcelona are aware Las Vegas and Los Angeles are interested in hosting them and The Washington
Man United’s newest signing Odion Ighalo says playing for the club will be “like a dream come true.” Steve Nicol says Man United adding Odion Ighalo shows the club’s desperation and its declining brand power. The race for fourth is where it’s at! The Exploding Heads use FIFA 20 to predict Man United’s visit to
With Neymar playing well, Julien Jaurens is cautiously optimistic about PSG’s UCL chances this season. Paris Saint-Germain pair Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will not make the trip to Amiens for Saturday’s Ligue 1 match with next week’s Champions League round of 16 first leg away at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. The Brazil international has been
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: Grealish open to Manchester move According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa star Jack Grealish is now open to the idea of leaving the
Steve Nicol makes a case for the Liverpool player he would pick to be Premier League player of the season. Craig Burley says Liverpool wouldn’t be the same team without their captain. Craig Burley doesn’t think Liverpool will sell Firmino to Bayern but would like to see Timo Werner join the Reds. Mohamed Salah‘s potential
Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. The leaders had a weekend off, but there was plenty of room below them. Spain’s big two are moving in the right direction, in contrast to the champions of Germany and Italy. Dropping out: Benfica Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch
Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. Julien Laurens cannot help but feel sad for Ousmane Dembele who is set to miss the rest of the season with injury. Steve Nicol looks at the options for Barcelona in looking for reinforcements outside the transfer window. Former Barcelona manager Ernesto
Don Hutchison feels Southampton were the better side despite their FA Cup defeat against Tottenham. A man in Sweden has won an appeal to change his name to Tottenham. David Lind is a supporter of the north London club and wanted to change his name after Spurs reached the Champions League final last season. Lind
Javier Hernandez says he joined LA Galaxy to win a championship, not to be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s replacement. Javier Hernandez tells ESPN’s Herculez Gomez the deeper meaning of his comments about joining LA Galaxy. Javier Hernandez clarifies his “retirement” comments, saying his career could last until he’s 40. LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has received
Sebi Salazar, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno pump the brakes on Inter Miami’s expectations this season. Ale Moreno delves into how Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will fare in their 2020 MLS openers. No. 1 MLS SuperDraft pick Robbie Robinson explains he’s ready to take on any challenge ahead at Inter Miami. Inter Miami owner
Frank Leboeuf doubles down on Julien Laurens’ sentiments that PSG could win the Champions League this year. The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. The draw for the quarterfinal and semi-finals of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League will be made at 11 a.m. GMT /
Craig Burley feels Chelsea doesn’t currently have enough to benefit from Hakim Ziyech’s passing ability. Craig Burley questions if Mauricio Pochettino would be interested in managing Man City if Pep Guardiola leaves. Alexis Nunes teams up with Xbox FIFA pro Tekkz for a massive Liverpool vs. Manchester United clash. Craig Burley says Everton need upgrades
Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi will likely remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil within the club. Steve Nicol considers whether Adama Traore’s recent form could earn him a return to Barcelona. Craig Burley explains how Barcelona’s players can get out of position due to Lionel Messi’s presence. Barcelona expect to be granted permission by
Ale Moreno thinks the Real Madrid manager successfully used Gareth Bale without adverse effects on the team. Steve Nicol believes Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid’s top priority this season is winning La Liga. Sid Lowe examines Zinedine Zidane’s role in Real Madrid’s quest to bring Kylian Mbappe to the Bernabeu. Sid Lowe gives his take
A man has been jailed for punching three police horses before a Scottish football match. A Celtic fan has been jailed for 10 months after punching three police horses before a Scottish Cup match. Kevin McGuire, 36, was part of a group of supporters who attacked officers ahead of Celtic’s 3-0 victory over Airdrie in