Jurgen Klopp says it’s strange for a club like Man United to take such a defensive approach to matches. Ale Moreno says it’s hard to pick against Liverpool if Marcus Rashford isn’t fully fit for Man United. Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s attack needs to pick up even as the Reds continue to dominate the Premier
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Giancarlo Inzaghi doesn’t smoke Monday to Friday. When the weekend comes around, though, he draws the blinds, pours himself a digestif and lights up. Inzaghi Sr. puts the football on and goes through around 20 cigarettes. “Don’t tell the boys,” he said. “I suffer more now they’re both coaches.” It looks like their mother Marina
Christian Pulisic sheds light on his move to Germany, being signed by Chelsea and his path to soccer stardom. Sergino Dest says players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie did not influence his USMNT decision. Jurgen Klinsmann says there’s “much more to come” from Christian Pulisic at Chelsea and with the USMNT. Christian Pulisic‘s adductor
Craig Burley and Ale Moreno react to Jurgen Klinsmann’s bold claim regarding the USMNT and the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann speaks exclusively to ESPN about how much the U.S. are set back after missing the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without
Steve Nicol explains why Quique Setien needs to make some big tactical changes to find success at Barcelona. Quique Setien talks about his admiration for Lionel Messi and wanting Barcelona to win “everything we can.” Sid Lowe says Quique Setien will be embraced by Barcelona purists because of his style of play. One day after
Julien Laurens says PSG aren’t ready to play Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria together. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley doesn’t believe Neymar and Liverpool are a good fit whatsoever. Craig Burley says Thomas Tuchel’s man-management issues could dash PSG’s Champions League ambitions. Neymar wants to pledge his future to Paris Saint-Germain, sources
Mikel Arteta denies Arsenal have an interest in signing John Stones from his former club Manchester City. Craig Burley assesses potential big-name transfers that could affect Man City, Man United and Arsenal. Ian Darke weighs in on how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s three-match ban will affect Arsenal. Craig Burley is convinced the Premier League’s VAR would be
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, all in one place. Jump to: Mourinho’s strategy vs. Watford | Will Leicester rebound? | Man to watch | Game you should watch | Team that needs luck | One thing that will happen | Stats of weekend | Predictions The weekend’s biggest questions
Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop are confused by Neymar’s reported willingness to stay at PSG after early turmoil. Julien Laurens thinks Thomas Tuchel’s attempt to show authority with Kylian Mbappe may have backfired. Arsenal have spoken with Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa but are not the only European club interested in the left-back, sources have told
5:06 PM ET Juventus forward Paulo Dybala scored twice and was involved in a mesmerising exchange of passes to provide another for Gonzalo Higuain as the Turin side thumped Udinese 4-0 in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday. Juventus, missing Cristiano Ronaldo with sinusitis, went ahead with a delightful goal after 16 minutes that had all
Philadelphia Union and former U.S. men’s national team midfielder Alejandro Bedoya said that some of the players on the USMNT squad are “lacking confidence” as it begins to eye 2022 World Cup qualification. Bedoya, 32, has 66 international caps for the U.S. although he has not been called up since 2017. But Bedoya had a
Asmir Begovic discusses his hopes at Milan as he is set to play with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli believes the club have yet to see the “real” Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he made his return to the club at the end of December. Ibrahimovic, 38, has made two appearances for
Steve Nicol explains why Quique Setien needs to make some big tactical changes to find success at Barcelona. Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Quique Setien talks about his admiration for Lionel Messi and wanting Barcelona to win “everything we can.” Xavi Hernandez has
Bayern Munich’s dominant streak in the German Bundesliga is going to end sooner or later. According to our research, it’ll end this year. A few weeks ago, I compared the Bundesliga to American college football’s Big 12 conference — one dominated by offense-friendly, super-fun systems. It was an apt comparison in another way, too: the
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: Man United eye Atletico’s Llorente on loan Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United are closing to signing Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes,
Cristiano Ronaldo received fewer votes than fellow forwards Lionel Messi, Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandowski for the UEFA Team of the Year. UEFA changed their Team of the Year formation so that Cristiano Ronaldo could be included, sources have told ESPN. European football’s governing body announced the XI — which is based on fan votes
Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca go crazy after landing a date with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The FC guys say the Spanish Super Cup lacked the atmosphere that a final should have. Real Madrid outlasted Atletico
After Ronaldo was spotted wearing an iPod Shuffle, Anthony Richardson takes a look at some iconic retro items. From Manchester United’s musical announcement they had #Pogback to 2 Chainz kicking things off at Atlanta, the worlds of music and soccer often collide… The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the
Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without a fight. LEIPZIG, Germany — RB Leipzig were almost done dispensing with TSG Hoffenheim one chilly evening in December when a few of its better-dressed supporters retreated to the VIP Lounge atop Red Bull Arena. Drinks in hand, they
5:09 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 4-1 victory at Monaco in a rescheduled game to open an eight-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Wednesday. Three days after the sides drew 3-3 at the Parc des Princes, Kylian Mbappe scored twice, Neymar netted a penalty and second-half substitute Pablo