5:01 PM ET Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to grab a second half hat-trick and inspire Paris Saint-Germain to a runaway 5-0 victory at Belgium’s Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. The win kept up their 100% record in Group A with the French team on nine points at the halfway mark
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Gab Marcotti reacts to Juventus’ 2-1 win vs. Lokomotiv Moscow thanks to two late Paulo Dybala goals. Cristiano Ronaldo and Miralem Pjanic score in Juventus’ 2-1 win vs. Bolgona. Watch more Serie A on ESPN+. The European champions have lost first place to the Italian giants. Further down, the Copa Libertadores holders are among four
Youssoufa Moukoko was promoted to Borussia Dortmund’s U19s in the summer. Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, 14, became the youngest player to score in the UEFA Youth League when he netted in the 4-1 defeat against Inter Milan on Tuesday It is the latest landmark for the teenager, who scored six goals on his under-19
Spanish police have arrested a group in connection to home invasions affecting La Liga players. Spanish authorities have arrested several members of an organised group in connection with home invasions and burglaries of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players, sources have told ESPN FC. The group, which consists of four Albanian members, was arrested after
Steve Nicol praises embattled Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ performance against Galatasaray. Always blame Gareth Bale! The Exploding Heads preview Galatasaray vs. Real Madrid with FIFA 20. Shaka Hislop doesn’t see much promise from Real Madrid after a shocking loss to Mallorca. Sergio Ramos has confirmed he has appealed a fine imposed by Spain’s tax
Shaka Hislop questions whether or not Man United are in a position to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer right now. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed that Manchester United held a meeting to discuss how they will react in the event of potential racist behaviour during Thursday’s Europa League clash with Partizan Belgrade in Serbia. The team used the
Centre-back Pablo Mari was one of the best players in Flamengo’s Copa semifinal win — just months after being cast aside from Man City. In last year’s Copa Libertadores, Brazilian team after Brazilian team crashed out of the competition showing an excess of caution. There is no chance of that happening this time around with
Liverpool condemned a “highly offensive” banner of striker Divock Origi seen in the away end ahead of their Champions League game at KRC Genk on Wednesday. Origi, 24, began his career with the Belgian side. His head was photoshopped onto the viral meme known as “WhatsApp Guy,” which plays on a racial stereotype. – Champions
Janusz Michallik and Ross Dyer ask what went wrong for Bayern as they dropped points again at Augsburg. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses whether “Mr. Bayern” Thomas Muller will actually leave the club in January. Alexis Nunes and Gab Marcotti break down Bayern’s surprising defeat against Hoffenheim after beating Spurs 7-2. Craig Burley feels the
Lionel Messi scored Barcelona’s opener en route to a 2-1 win at Slavia Prague. Barcelona remain unbeaten in the Champions League this season but were made to work for their three points on Wednesday as they beat Slavia Prague 2-1. Lionel Messi opened the scoring at the Sinobo Stadium inside three minutes before the home
Alejandro Moreno says Kylian Mbappe can learn from Neymar about the Real Madrid transfer speculation. Frank Leboeuf is not concerned about Neymar’s latest injury having a negative impact on PSG’s season. France Football have justified their decision to leave Neymar out of this year’s 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist after a “black year” for the Paris
Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers filed documents in U.S. court last week. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s lawyers have filed court documents asking a judge in Las Vegas to either dismiss a Nevada woman’s lawsuit alleging the football star raped her in 2009, or to order closed-door settlement talks. Attorneys representing Ronaldo’s accuser, Kathryn Mayorga, did not immediately respond Tuesday
2:56 PM ET Atletico Madrid substitute Alvaro Morata scored a late second half header to give his team a 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday and send them top of their Champions League Group D. In a game of few chances and many mistakes neither team came close to breaking the deadlock before Morata
Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern. Shaka Hislop doesn’t see much promise from Real Madrid after a shocking loss to Mallorca. Janusz Michallik and Ross Dyer ask what went wrong for Bayern as they dropped points again at Augsburg. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses
Adrian Healey and Mark Ogden weigh up if Manchester United are on course to find consistency. Craig Burley slams the way VAR is used in the Premier League after Manchester United’s draw vs. Liverpool. Steve Nicol says Liverpool thought they could just ‘step on the field’ to handle Man United. Craig Burley outlines how Liverpool
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: Arsenal, City interested in Isco Real Madrid are
The return to club football didn’t disappoint after a two-week layoff. Here’s Gab Marcotti to get you up to speed with the latest edition of Monday Musings. Jump to: Man United rattle Liverpool | Alarm bells for Real Madrid? | Man City avoid Palace trap | Barca’s front three in sync | Juve hold their
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 might affect La Liga. Shaka Hislop reacts to reports that Barcelona are interested in Marcus Rashford over Roberto Firmino. Barcelona have paid Atletico
Barcelona and Neymar have failed to reach an agreement over a dispute based around a €43 million renewal bonus included in the last contract the Brazilian signed with the club in 2016, sources have told ESPN FC. Neymar received around €14m at the time and was due the remaining €29m on Aug. 1, 2017. However,
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty for Portugal vs. Ukraine is his 700th career goal for club and country. Cristiano Ronaldo reassured Juventus supporters and his legions of fans worldwide that at 34 he’s not ready for retirement yet. “Age is just a number. It does not mean that at 34, 35, 36 you are at the end