Steve Nicol likens Napoli to Tottenham as they begin a new chapter under Gennaro Gattuso. Former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti is not on Arsenal’s list of potential managerial candidates, sources have told ESPN. The Italian was sacked by Napoli despite guiding them to the Champions League knockout stage, following a dreadful run of form domestically,
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The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. Jose Mourinho said he would relish Tottenham facing Bayern Munich further down the line in a “proper” Champions League game despite his side losing 3-1 in Bavaria on Wednesday in their final group game. Bayern outplayed a much-changed
Omar Gonzalez explains how the U.S. are hoping to win the 2019 Gold Cup and delves into his relationship with Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore at Toronto FC. U.S. international midfielder Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC, a league source has confirmed to ESPN FC. Reports out of Toronto on Wednesday broke the news
Matthew McConaughey hopes that more Americans can join Christian Pulisic’s level of football soon. Craig Burley feels that Chelsea’s relatively weak group helped them bounce back from a poor start. Oscar-winning film star and Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey hopes to see the next generation of U.S. soccer talent follow Christian Pulisic‘s lead and make
Gab Marcotti says Valencia’s experience coupled with the loss of players doomed Ajax to the Europa League. Craig Burley feels that Chelsea’s relatively weak group helped them bounce back from a poor start. Ale Moreno says Liverpool need to raise their standard for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Gab Marcotti examines Carlo Ancelotti’s
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. “It’s true
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. “It’s true
Arsenal manage a 3-1 comeback win vs. West Ham, snapping their nine-game winless streak. Don Hutchison says there were “millions of things not to like” about Arsenal despite their win vs. West Ham. The FC crew debate whether Arsenal should stick with Freddie Ljungberg after his first victory at the helm. LONDON — The great
The FC guys dismantle Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings, where the surprise club remains at the top. Craig Burley says Thomas Tuchel’s man-management issues could dash PSG’s Champions League ambitions. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has asserted that superstar Kylian Mbappe must respect his choices during matches after the France international was visibly annoyed at being
Mark Donaldson and Steve Nicol fearlessly predict Tuesday’s best matchups for UEFA Champions League. Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Mallorca was a true Barca performance. The FC guys dismantle Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings, where the surprise club remains at the top. Barcelona consider Lautaro Martinez the perfect heir to Luis Suarez but sources
4:51 PM ET Lazio came from behind to beat Juventus 3-1 and hand the Turin side their first defeat of the season on Saturday, scoring the two decisive goals in the final 20 minutes after their opponents had Juan Cuadrado controversially sent off. Juve, who had gone their first 19 games under new coach Maurizio
Steve Nicol has doubts about Erling Haaland’s fit at Old Trafford should the star make a move to Man United. Craig Burley explains where Erling Haaland would be best suited if he leaves Red Bull Salzburg. RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has said Bundesliga side RB Leipzig would be a “great fit” for his star
5:05 PM ET Borussia Dortmund beat Slavia Prague 2-1 on Tuesday with goals from Jadon Sancho and Julian Brandt to advance to the Champions League knockout stage, leaving Italian side Inter Milan in third place of Group F. The win put the Germans, who also had keeper Roman Buerki to thank with more than half
Arsenal manage a 3-1 comeback win vs. West Ham, snapping their nine-game winless streak. The FC crew debate whether Arsenal should stick with Freddie Ljungberg after his first victory at the helm. Don Hutchison says there were “millions of things not to like” about Arsenal despite their win vs. West Ham. Marcelino Garcia Toral has
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid could still face punishment from the Spanish FA after their supporters abused former player Antoine Griezmann with “die” chants during Sunday’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. Reports initially suggested the club had escaped punishment after
Ale Moreno chooses his top three targets for Inter Miami. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. Find out all you need to know ahead of the 2020 Major League Soccer season. When does the 2020 MLS season begin? The 25th season of MLS will begin on February 29, 2020 — the earliest start
With the Champions League group stage coming to a close this week, it’s a good time to celebrate some of the best tifos we’ve seen in Europe this season… The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to
Paul Pogba is back, or back in Manchester at least. After spending over two months on the sidelines with an ankle injury, the Manchester United midfielder was a spectator at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as his team extended their recent revival with a 2-1 derby victory against Manchester City. He has divided opinion by
No one with even the hint of a soul would begrudge a single comma, vowel or exclamation mark involved in the tsunami of jubilant praise that rained down on Joaquin after his delicious hat trick for Real Betis in their win against Bilbao on Sunday. The very first triplete of goals in his entire career,
Craig Burley thinks Pep Guardiola might have lingering doubts about staying for another rebuild at Manchester City. Manchester City must accept that they may not be able to compete with the top teams in Europe at the moment, manager Pep Guardiola has said. City’s 2-1 defeat by Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday