Don Hutchison likes Borussia Dortmund’s move for Erling Haaland, but says the club has more pressing needs. Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Julian Weigl has agreed to join Portuguese champions Benfica, leaving Borussia Dortmund after four-and-a-half-years at the club. “I would like to
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Nearly a decade ago, LeBron James turned the next step of his career into a television spectacle. “The Decision” drew 13 million viewers at its peak and ended with James announcing he’d be “taking his talents to South Beach.” With a bit more entrepreneurial thought (some might say vulgarity) Erling Haaland might have done the
The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. It’s the end of one decade and the start of another, but how have the biggest names in football changed over the past 10 years? The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest
Former Premier League referee Bobby Madley has admitted he was sacked because a tasteless video he described as a “dark-humoured joke” between friends was sent to his employers. Madley has not officiated in the Premier League since August 2018, with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) originally stating that he was relocating to Norway.
Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. Don Garber revels in MLS’ Southeast expansion after announcing Charlotte will join the league in 2021. Charlotte’s MLS expansion franchise has hired Zoran Krneta as its sporting director, making him the first member of the team’s technical staff, the club
Alejandro Moreno questions whether Luis Suarez has enough left in the tank to be the star-man for Inter Miami. Inter Miami CF have appointed Diego Alonso as their first ever head coach, the club announced on Monday. The former Uruguay international most recently served as head coach for CF Monterrey in Liga MX, where he led
5:01 PM ET Real Madrid squandered an opportunity on Sunday. Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid hit the woodwork three times but could only draw 0-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao in a frustrating final game of 2019 which meant they slipped two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Real’s top scorer Karim
Steve Nicol explains why teams like Tottenham and Manchester United are not locks to finish top four. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol push back against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s optimism regarding Man United. Steve Nicol analyses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dilemma surrounding Mason Greenwood’s playing time. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he is “optimistic”
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, all in one place. Jump to: Can Liverpool keep this up? | Can Saints threaten Spurs? | Can Ancelotti pick up a big win? | Man to watch | Match to watch | Stats of the weekend | Team that needs some luck | One
Steve Nicol says he is more impressed by Man United’s 2-0 win over Burnley than the 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle. Steve Nicol explains why teams like Tottenham and Manchester United are not locks to finish top four. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol push back against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s optimism regarding Man United. Manchester United midfielder
With the January transfer window opening in the new year, several top players will potentially be available in blockbuster moves either then or in the summer. Therefore, Monday is the start of a series on the stars most likely to change clubs. We break down the player’s strengths and weaknesses, give you the latest reporting
Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: United target Dembele in lieu of Haaland No sooner had Erling Haaland held
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United prepared to wait to land Eriksen on a free Manchester United are set to make a move for Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen … but not until the summer, the Telegraph reports.
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
By Moises Llorens, Sam Marsden The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC looks back on Barcelona’s dominant performance in the 2011 Champions League final against Man United. Arthur Melo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen both returned to training with Barcelona this week injured and
The son of the late Jose Antonio Reyes, Jose Antonio Reyes Lopez, scored four goals to help Real Madrid win the final of the La Liga Promises international tournament. Real Madrid’s under 13s came back from 2-0 down to beat Sevilla 5-3 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday in a game that featured two of Jose
Stewart Robson slams the Premier League’s sense of superiority after continued VAR controversies. Wolves’ manager doesn’t think VAR decisions should be made miles away from where the match is being played. VAR may have gotten things right in Liverpool-Wolves, but Shaka Hislop says its implementation has been flawed. Where do you start with VAR? Seriously:
9:45 AM ET Alfredo Morelos was sent off as Rangers won the Old Firm derby 2-1 to reduce Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points. Rangers’ first win at Celtic Park since 2010 came after goals from Ryan Kent and Nikola Katic either side of a contentious Odsonne Edouard goal.
Stewart Robson goes position by position to explain where Juventus need improvement. Julien Laurens says Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 38 years old goes against the club’s policy. Shaka Hislop is puzzled by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Milan and questions what the striker’s role will be. AS Roma confirmed on Monday they are in talks
The New Year fireworks started early on Merseyside as Sadio Mane‘s finish lit up Anfield to secure a 1-0 win over Wolves and send the hosts 13 points clear at the top. The Reds were made to work tirelessly in an exhausting encounter as both sides threw the kitchen sink at one another. It was