Welcome to our European football notebook, featuring contributions from ESPN writers across the continent. In this first edition, we look at why signing Jadon Sancho would mean so much for Man United, how coronavirus could impact upcoming England friendlies, Kylian Mbappe‘s Olympic dream and more. Jump to: Sancho is a test for Man United | PSG
Borussia Dortmund
Of the eight last-16 matchups in the Champions League, just two are effectively settled after the first leg. (Sorry, Chelsea and Valencia.) Three of them feature heavy favorites (Man City, Barcelona, RB Leipzig) against long underdogs (Real Madrid, Napoli, Tottenham), but the odds haven’t meant much over the past few years. Beyond those, there are
Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. The FC crew react to PSG squandering three away goals to Man United in the 2019 Champions League round of 16. Julien Laurens explains how the summer looks to be shaping up for PSG’s stars. Steve
Gab Marcotti explains Serie A’s coronavirus precautions after the Italian government increased restrictions. Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. Paris police announced on Monday that Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League round of 16 second leg clash with Borussia Dortmund will go ahead but
Julien Laurens says Dortmund are finding their form at the right time heading into a UCL clash at PSG. Steve Nicol explains how Dortmund gives Erling Haaland a platform to take his game to an even higher level. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has said that he rejected the chance to sign for Manchester United
2:35 PM ET Dortmund celebrated a big victory over Gladbach on Saturday. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL Borussia Dortmund scored once in either half, through Thorgan Hazard and Achraf Hakimi, to edge past hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 on Saturday and take over second place in the Bundesliga with their seventh win in their last eight league matches. Hazard gave
Erling Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund against PSG. Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland has said his “zen” celebration was inspired by his love of meditation. Haaland, who left FC Salzburg to join Dortmund in January, scored both goals in the 2-1 win Champions League round-of-16 first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain. – Zensational: Haaland’s Champions
Heavily tipped to join Manchester United in the January transfer window, Erling Haaland — football’s hottest prospect this season — instead chose Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund as the best place to continue his football education. It has turned out to be a smart decision, with no let-up to his remarkable goal-scoring streak. So what’s behind
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has attempted to end speculation about his international future by committing himself to the United States national team. The
Shaka Hislop says Dortmund can punch “well above their weight” with Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho. Craig Burley says Jadon Sancho could take pressure of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah if he joined Liverpool. The FC crew unanimously pick one club as the better landing spot for Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. Steve Nicol thinks Jadon
Steve Nicol explains how Dortmund gives Erling Haaland a platform to take his game to an even higher level. Borussia Dortmund have cancelled their summer tour of Asia because of coronavirus concerns. “The safety of our squad and all BVB staff always has the highest priority,” Carsten Cramer, the club’s marketing executive told Sport Bild.
11:40 AM ET Borussia Dortmund needed a goal from in-form teenager Jadon Sancho to beat Freiburg 1-0 after a lacklustre performance from the Ruhr valley club. There were no usual attacking fireworks for Dortmund and, apart from Sancho’s 15th-minute goal, chances for the hosts were few and far between. Erling Haaland didn’t start the game
Janusz Michallik explains how Robert Lewandowski impacts Bayern beyond just scoring goals. Steve Nicol explains how Dortmund gives Erling Haaland a platform to take his game to an even higher level. Craig Burley says Bayern’s striker is the most prolific in football and performing at the right time. Bayern Munich’s 6-0 win against Hoffenheim finished
United States manager Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Wednesday that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna will be called up to the senior team for the March international window. Earlier in the day, Reyna was named to a 50-man provisional roster for the Olympic qualifying tournament, which spans beyond the March international window. But Berhalter, speaking at
Borussia Dortmund‘s teen sensation Erling Haaland has the world at his feet, but he was still over the moon to receive a signed jersey from a striker who had one good season at Swansea City almost a decade ago … The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories,
Bayern Munich and Paderborn players pay tribute to victims of Hanau terror attack. Chants of “Nazis Out” could be heard in stadiums across Germany over the weekend as supporters held a minute’s silence for the victims of the Hanau terror attack. On Wednesday, a 43-year-old German opened fire and nine killed people in a shisha
11:28 AM ET Erling Haaland has scored 12 goals in eight games since joining Borussia Dortmund. Getty Borussia Dortmund beat strugglers Werder Bremen with second-half goals from Dan Axel Zagadou and teenage sensation Erling Haaland on Saturday. The win saw Lucien Favre’s side climb into second place in the Bundesliga with their fifth win in the
Dortmund supporters will be allowed to attend matches away to Hoffenheim for the next two seasons. Borussia Dortmund fans have been handed a two-year away ban at Hoffenheim, the German Football Associated (DFB) announced on Friday. Sources told ESPN that the club’s fans would receive a ban for chants against Hoffenheim’s chief financial backer Dietmar Hopp. “After
The ESPN FC panel were in awe over Erling Haaland’s ability he displayed vs. PSG. DORTMUND — Gio Reyna has said making his Champions League debut against Paris Saint-Germain was a “dream come true” after becoming the youngest American to play in Champions League at 17 years and 97 days. Reyna was promoted to the
Shaka Hislop says Dortmund can punch “well above their weight” with Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho. Lucien Favre heaps praise on Borussia Dortmund following their 4-0 thumping of Eintracht Frankfurt. Borussia Dortmund fans are set to be hit with a three year away ban at Hoffenheim, sources have told ESPN. The relationship between Dortmund supporter
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