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
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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
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Shaka Hislop believes Isco has been misused at Real Madrid and could be the linchpin of a midfield elsewhere. Julien Laurens explains why the worst thing that could happen to Real Madrid would be losing Karim Benzema. Shaka Hislop picks the manager most likely to be sacked; check the
Metz defender Manuel Cabit was seriously injured after a car crash on the weekend. Ligue 1 club Metz has said two first-team players were taken to hospital after a car accident in north east France on Sunday. Manuel Cabit was seriously injured following the crash and remains in hospital, while Kevin N’Doram escaped unscathed. Both players
Ale Moreno says Manchester United currently being 18 points behind Liverpool is accurate for their level. Janusz Michallik says Man United aren’t capable of top four after their loss to Bournemouth. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Man United are building confidence after their recent run of good form. Paul Mariner feels Marcus Rashford needs consistency from
Ian Darke questions where Phil Foden fits into Pep Guardiola’s plans after failing to secure regular football. Ale Moreno says Liverpool’s close results might indicate a dip in form ahead of a clash with Manchester City. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Raheem Sterling’s humbleness is one of their keys to success. Pep Guardiola says
Unai Emery has to repeat himself on numerous occasions to explain Granit Xhaka is out vs. Wolves. Craig Burley provides personal experience of being booed by his own supporters when playing for Derby County. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been stripped of his captaincy, Gunners manager Unai Emery has confirmed. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will skipper the club
Steve Nicol says Pep Guardiola calling Sadio Mane a diver won’t affect Liverpool in their clash vs. Man City. MILAN — Man City boss Pep Guardiola backed down in his war of words with Jurgen Klopp by claiming he never intended to brand Liverpool striker Sadio Mane a diver. Klopp launched a defence of his
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Ale Moreno rips Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi for their ineffectiveness in LAFC’s season-ending loss to Seattle. MLS MVP Carlos Vela preferred to stand aside from the Mexican national team after the 2018 World Cup, but the 30-year-old has refused to state
Missed some of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Bayern reboot without Kovac | Balotelli abused | Liverpool, Man City slipping? | Roma add to Napoli woes | Andre Gomes’ serious injury
3:06 PM ET RB Leipzig were dominant as they followed up on last Saturday’s eight-goal demolition of Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga by beating Zenit St Petersburg 2-0 away to stay top of their Champions League group on Tuesday. Marcel Halstenberg thought he had given the visitors an early lead with a long-range shot, but
Shaka Hislop feels it’s time for Gareth Bale to move on from Real Madrid amid reports he’ll leave in January. Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale’s situation at Real Madrid is a “mess” but insists they have a good relationship. Shaka Hislop picks the manager most likely to be sacked; check the whole convo on ESPN
The FC panel examine whether Chelsea or Ajax will be more pleased with their 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. LONDON — Chelsea 4 Ajax 4 — a game with goals, red cards, defensive mayhem, penalties and VAR. It was a coach’s nightmare, but a supporter’s dream. One of those nights that reminded us all why
Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. BARCELONA — Ondrej Kolar made a string of fine saves as Slavia Prague held Barcelona to a goalless draw in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Lionel Messi thumped the bar in the first half and
Another wild weekend in the Premier League is done and dusted. We get you caught up on the action with the Weekend Review. JUMP TO: #EmeryOut | Klopp’s Liverpool = Fergie’s United | Pep adds a bit of … Pep | Saints’ slow march to redemption | Chelsea thrive under Funtime Frankie | Ake shows United what they’re
Matthijs de Ligt’s second half strike gave Juventus a deserved 1-0 vs. Torino. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Stewart Robson believes Juventus have lacked “fluency and urgency” all season under Maurizio Sarri. The 2019 Italian Supercoppa between Juventus and Lazio will be held in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, where there will be no limitations
Gab Marcotti says Niko Kovac fell short of Bayern Munich’s “high standards” and was let go as a result. Bayern Munich players are aware they will be “held responsible” after the departure of Niko Kovac, the club’s interim coach, Hansi Flick, has said. Kovac left Bayern Munich following a string of bad results and uneasy