11:56 AM ET Augsburg’s Alfred Finnbogason scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 2-2 draw against a wasteful Bayern Munich on Saturday and deny the away side the top spot in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians had only themselves to blame for failing to secure all three points, having squandered a bagful of chances and hit
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Taylor Twellman joins ESPN FC to discuss what the next step will be for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The FC crew examine how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would fit in at Fiorentina should he depart LA Galaxy this January. Zlatan Ibrahimovic doesn’t shy away from a joke during his speech after receiving a statue of himself in Malmo. Mark
Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring and set up another as Barcelona cruised past Eibar. Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were all on target as Barcelona beat Eibar 3-0 at Ipurua on Saturday to temporarily move top of La Liga. Griezmann opened the scoring in the first half and then turned provider after the
5:06 PM ET Angel Di Maria once again proved his worth with a double that earned Paris St Germain a 4-1 win at Nice and a five-point lead in the Ligue 1 standings on Friday. The result put PSG on 24 points from 10 games as Nice, who reduced the arrears in the second half
Juan Mata criticised racist comments aimed at Paul Pogba as “cowardly” in an interview with ESPN’s Rob Dawson. Following Paul Pogba’s penalty miss against Wolves, the FC crew share their thoughts on who should take the spot kicks for Manchester United. Sid Lowe looks at the possibility of El Clasico being moved from the Camp
Manchester United have asked to be kept informed of Emre Can‘s situation at Juventus ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN FC. United are looking for reinforcements in midfield and have been made aware of Can’s potential availability after the Germany international was left out of Juventus’ Champions League squad. – Pogba
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss officials stopping the Atalanta and Fiorentina match due to racist chants directed at Fiorentina’s Dalbert. Gab Marcotti reacts to the Serie A disciplinary tribunal’s decision not to take action over racist chants aimed at Inter’s Romelu Lukaku. Gab Marcotti reflects on the fallout from the racist incidents that overshadowed
4:31 PM ET Bayer Leverkusen wasted a rare opportunity to take over the lead in the Bundesliga on Friday, losing 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt with two goals from Portuguese Goncalo Paciencia. Leverkusen would have gone a point clear at the top with a win but hosts Frankfurt put in a strong first-half performance to quickly
Sid Lowe looks at the possibility of El Clasico being moved from the Camp Nou to Miami, Florida. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they may impact La Liga. On Lionel Messi’s 15th anniversary of his La Liga debut, Steve Nicol waxes lyrical on his career to date.
The news came through while Lionel Messi was collecting his sixth Golden Shoe. In one corner of a side room at the old Damm beer factory in Barcelona, a small group gathered, wondering what would happen next and what they were going to do about it: Barcelona staff, directors and president. Through the door, Messi
Ian Darke questions where Phil Foden fits into Pep Guardiola’s plans after failing to secure regular football. Rodri tells Sid Lowe the challenges of being a defensive midfielder in Pep Guardiola’s system. Spain teammate interreputs Rodri’s interview with Sid Lowe to exclaim how impressed he is with his English. Mark Ogden explains why Man City
‘Can it be true? Man United beat Liverpool! The Exploding Heads preview their weekend game in FIFA 20 style. Steve Nicol says the fans at Old Trafford have to inspire Manchester United to have a chance vs. Liverpool. Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League
Mark Donaldson and Alejandro Moreno share their predictions for the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. HERRIMAN, Utah — The first time Nick Rimando crossed paths with Kyle Beckerman, the goalkeeper felt compelled to engage in something of a rescue operation. It was the summer of 2000, and Beckerman was a teenage rookie who
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. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Man City join the chase for Haaland FC Salzburg
All you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, all in one place. Jump to: Spurs better without Lloris? | Palace to trip up City? | Fantasy Tips | Game to Watch | Match Predictions THE WEEKEND’S BIG QUESTIONS Is United’s best hope to keep the score down against Liverpool?? Manchester United’s prospects for their game against Liverpool
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they might affect La Liga. The ESPN FC crew are again at odds with Shaka Hislop’s “random collection of teams” in his Power Rankings. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe dives into Real Madrid’s plans to sign Christian Eriksen and questions his fit at
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they may impact La Liga. The ESPN FC crew are again at odds with Shaka Hislop’s “random collection of teams” in his Power Rankings. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe dives into Real Madrid’s plans to sign Christian Eriksen and questions his fit at
Gab Marcotti praises Maurizio Sarri for his tactics in Juventus’ 2-1 win over Inter. Julien Laurens breaks down Alexis Sanchez’s injury and the impact it will have on Inter in the Serie A table. As Serie A resumes, we thought it’d be an idea to take the temperature of Italy’s top six and, in particular,
Paris Saint-Germain have welcomed Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani back to the squad ahead of Friday’s Ligue 1 clash away at Nice. Both players suffered injuries during the home win over Toulouse back in August, but while the France international made a fleeting return before the most recent international break, the Uruguayan has not featured
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses whether “Mr. Bayern” Thomas Muller will actually leave the club in January. Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern. Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common — their lack of defensive structure. Bayern Munich coach