The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. While a currently invincible Liverpool await what seems a certain Premier League coronation, the “who makes the Top 4?” plot thickens by the week. Only a fool would dare make a prediction about how this everyday story
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The second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals take place this week, with Aston Villa vs. Leicester City on Tuesday and Manchester City vs. Manchester United on Wednesday (stream matches on ESPN+). Here’s what to look for: ASTON VILLA vs. LEICESTER CITY (Jan. 28, 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+) This tie should really be
Jurgen Klopp reiterates his position on his lack of involvement in the FA Cup replay vs. Shrewsbury. Alejandro Moreno supports Jurgen Klopp in his decision to join his senior players on winter break. The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. Shaka Hislop thinks Jurgen
Ronny Deila is hoping for a repeat performance. Back in 2009, when the New York City FC manager was managing Stromsgodset in his home country of Norway, the club was in danger of relegation. He promised the fans that if they avoided the drop, he would strip off his clothes in front of them. When
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Following Chelsea’s 2-1 win vs. Hull City, Steve Nicol breaks down their issues in the attacking third. Chelsea have identified Leicester defender Ben Chilwell and Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech as priority summer transfer targets, sources have told ESPN, but the club are facing defeat in their attempts to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens. Manager Frank
By Julien Laurens and Moises Llorens Julien Laurens says there are several factors pushing Edinson Cavani to Spain over England. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Edinson Cavani‘s January move to Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain is getting closer, sources have told ESPN. The two clubs continued
It has reached the stage where frankly nobody, not even the most hard-line Cules, could complain if Lionel Messi was preparing to walk away from Barcelona without a transfer fee this summer. It’s in his contract that he’s allowed to do so. I guess that clause was negotiated for a situation just like the current
It’s go time, as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal agree deal for Shakhtar’s Matviyenko Arsenal have agreed a deal to make Shakhtar’s Mykola Matviyenko their first signing since manager Mikel
Shaka Hislop likes Christian Eriksen’s move to Inter, but says Spurs “don’t have a replacement” for him. Sid Lowe lays out his reservations about whether Christian Eriksen actually wanted to end up at Inter. Jose Mourinho says Tottenham can’t be blamed for the status of Christian Eriksen’s pending move to Inter. Gab Marcotti responds to
Peter Fischer, Eintracht Frankfurt president, announces that Rudolf Gramlich has been stripped of honorary presidency role due to Nazi links. Eintracht Frankfurt have posthumously stripped Rudolf Gramlich of his honorary presidency following an investigation into his Nazi past. Gramlich’s presidency ran from 1955 through to 1970 and he oversaw the club’s sole German championship in
4:51 PM ET Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Napoli on Sunday, with coach Maurizio Sarri returning to his former club for the first time, though Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to score for an eighth league game in a row for the visitors. Juve saw their lead cut to three points
5:45 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar flashed the number “24” with his fingers following his second goal in a Ligue 1 match Sunday, honoring his friend Kobe Bryant, the NBA player who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day. Neymar scored a double to help PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to
Gab Marcotti reflects on Kobe Bryant’s love for soccer as players and clubs pay tribute to the NBA legend. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among several people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN. Bryant was 41. Drafted 13th overall in 1996 out of Lower
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Spurs want Bale return, Dortmund duo Could Gareth Bale be returning to Spurs this week? According to the Daily Express, the
Ale Moreno says Gabriel Martinelli needs to show more maturation before making a jump from Arsenal. Mikel Arteta admits he hasn’t spoken much to Dani Ceballos amid reports he’s set to leave Arsenal. Arsenal’s deal to sign Flamengo defender Pablo Mari has collapsed, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Mari, 26, arrived in London on Saturday
8:37 AM ET Atletico Madrid missed the chance to close the gap on La Liga pacesetters Real Madrid and Barcelona on Sunday with a dismal goalless draw at home against 19th-placed strugglers Leganes. Atleti went into the game on the back of a chastening league defeat to Eibar and a Copa del Rey loss to
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. Chivas center-back Oswaldo Alanis is closing in on
Gab Marcotti outlines how Zinedine Zidane’s side are managing to perform despite the absence of key players. Mikel Arteta admits he hasn’t spoken much to Dani Ceballos amid reports he’s set to leave Arsenal. Ale Moreno says Gabriel Martinelli needs to show more maturation before making a jump from Arsenal. A header from Nacho gave
Manchester United took some frustration out on League One side Tranmere in the FA Cup. Watch FA Cup on ESPN+. BIRKENHEAD, England — Even on a good day for Manchester United, the storm clouds are never far away. For the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013, the team hit six goals