The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal eye move for James Reports in Spain suggests that Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea
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Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. Steve Nicol feels Gerard Pique shouldn’t stick his nose in Barca’s transfer business involving Neymar. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly Power Rankings as Lionel Messi helps Barcelona leapfrog Liverpool. Steve Nicol examines Ivan Rakitic’s situation at Barcelona and
Liverpool vs. Manchester City has become the biggest game in English football. The two clubs have pulled away from the pack to battle it out for the major honours and Sunday’s clash at Anfield promises to have a huge impact on the Premier League title race. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, champions of Europe, go into the
Every title race has at least one sliding-doors moment. We all remember Sergio Aguero scoring in injury time against Queens Park Rangers to win Manchester City their first Premier League title, but don’t forget City’s 6-1 over Manchester United early in the season, the “Why Always Me?” match involving Mario Balotelli. It added five goals
Gab Marcotti doesn’t hold back when looking at how Verona handled racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli. Mario Balotelli says the racist abuse he suffered at Hellas Verona on Sunday especially hurt him because he’s Italian. The Brescia striker kicked the ball into the crowd and threatened to walk off the pitch early in the
Gab Marcotti says Niko Kovac fell short of Bayern Munich’s “high standards” and was let go as a result. Bayern Munich discussed the potential of ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger taking over at the German club but have decided to pursue other options. Wenger had reached out to Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Wednesday to discuss the
Gab Marcotti says Niko Kovac fell short of Bayern Munich’s “high standards” and was let go as a result. Bayern Munich discussed the potential of ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger taking over at the German club but have decided to pursue other options. Wenger had reached out to Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Wednesday to discuss the
Ajax surrendered their 4-1 lead in controversial circumstances against Chelsea on an eventful matchday 4 in the Champions League. Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga suffered the unfortunate bounce off an Ajax free kick, silencing Stamford Bridge. The FC panel examine whether Chelsea or Ajax will be more pleased with their 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea coach
Brian McBride names his top 3 destinations for Kylian Mbappe, including a potential move to Old Trafford. Frank Leboeuf heaps praise on Kylian Mbappe for his stellar UCL performance for PSG off the bench. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens revels in Kylian Mbappe’s performance off the bench in PSG’s 5-0 win vs. Club Brugge. Paris Saint-Germain
Alejandro Moreno says Slavia Prague’s lack of quality is the only reason Barcelona earned a point Tuesday. Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. Ernesto Valverde still has the support of the Barcelona board but sources have told ESPN FC there is increasing concern about
Dalian Atkinson, the former Aston Villa striker, died in 2016. A police officer has been charged with murder following the death of former Premier League footballer Dalian Atkinson. The ex-Aston Villa striker, 48, died in 2016 after being Tasered by officers at his father’s house in Telford on Aug. 15. At the time of
Rob Holding struggled as captain in Arsenal’s Europa League draw at Vitoria Guimaraes. Arsenal were unable to keep alive their 100 percent record in this season’s Europa League as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal. The Gunners were unable to find their feet for large periods of what
Seattle’s big three paved the way to a third MLS Cup appearance in four years. Watch the final Sunday on ABC. Herculez Gomez explains why the Sounders will beat Toronto FC in their third MLS Cup showdown in four years. In Seattle, it has become a rite of autumn. The Sounders will make the MLS
4:57 PM ET Mauro Icardi was again in the right place at the right time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 home victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday as the French champions booked their spot in the Champions League last 16. Icardi netted his eighth goal in his last seven games to put PSG on
2:59 PM ET MUNICH, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Bayern Munich clinched their place in the Champions League last 16 by beating Olympiakos 2-0 at home on Wednesday thanks to second-half strikes from Robert Lewandowski and Ivan Perisic. Playing their first game since coach Niko Kovac was sacked after the humiliating 5-1 drubbing at Eintracht Frankfurt,
2:59 PM ET Substitute Douglas Costa scored a brilliant stoppage-time goal to give Juventus a 2-1 win away to Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, which clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. Juventus went ahead when Lokomotiv goalkeeper Guilherme allowed Cristiano Ronaldo’s powerful free kick to squirm through
Your assignment this week is a pleasurable one. Stop what you’re doing and imagine you are Lionel Messi. Full-on, please. Turn your attention to “intense” and answer me this: “If indeed you were Messi, would you be planning to leave Barcelona in the summer?” Serious question. And if not, why not? The question arises for
A Dortmund fan was kicked by Police following their Bundesliga match against Schalke. Dortmund public prosecution has opened an investigation against German state police after several Borussia Dortmund supporters were injured, one with a broken jaw, following clashes between the police and fans after last month’s Revierderby. Following an altercation between one Schalke fan, who
Roma beat Napoli 2-1 thanks a fine Nicolo Zaniolo goal and a Jordan Veretout penalty. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Italian Serie A: Arkadiusz Milik (72′) Roma 2-1 Napoli. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Roma vs. Napoli was halted by the referee for apparent discriminatory chants. Napoli have said they will discipline their first team
Rafal Gikiewicz clashed with Union Berlin fans following a chaotic Berlin derby. Union Berlin keeper Rafal Gikiewicz has said his wife called him an “idiot” after he remonstrated with the club’s fans during the fiery derby against Hertha Berlin. The first ever top-flight Berlin derby between Union and Hertha last Saturday was suspended twice after fans in