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
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The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Real Madrid ready move for Mbappe Real Madrid are set to make an enquiry to Paris Saint-Germain over the availability of Kylian Mbappe amid reports of a
Wayne Rooney scores a cheeky penalty in Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Watch EFL on ESPN+. Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. If Wayne Rooney ends Manchester United‘s FA Cup hopes this week it wouldn’t be the first time an ex-player
Hout Bay United is a small football club in Cape Town, nestled between the expensive wine farms of Constantia and the Atlantic Ocean, that enjoys the quiet support of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. It’s not a rich club by any means, and they play in the third tier of South Africa’s football leagues, but aside
4:45 PM ET Holders Bayern Munich laboured into the German Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win at Schalke 04 after Saarbrucken became the first fourth division side to reach the last four with a penalty shootout win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday. Bayern, who are aiming for a milestone 20th cup title, were made to
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard described 18-year-old midfielder Billy Gilmour as a “throwback” after the young Scot’s superb display in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Tuesday. Gilmour was handed only his third start in the fifth-round match, having also been selected for a couple of League Cup ties, and seized his chance with
Craig Burley says Gerard Pique should be focused on Barcelona’s performance after losing El Clasico 2-0. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Sid Lowe examines how Barcelona’s new manager is making an impact with the Catalan giants. Barcelona will offer Marc-Andre ter Stegen an improved contract before the
Sokratis and Eddie Nketiah lead the way for Arsenal in a 2-0 win at Portsmouth. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. The FC crew assess Arsenal’s win over Portsmouth and question if winning the FA Cup would salvage their season. Arsenal booked their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals with a win at Portsmouth, in
Gab Marcotti says the match between Juve and Inter carries even more importance after Lazio’s win over Bologna. Gab Marcotti examines Maurizio Sarri’s standing at Juventus ahead of a clash with Inter Milan. Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has said Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semifinal return leg against AC Milan as he
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.
Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Sid Lowe examines how Barcelona’s new manager is making an impact with the Catalan giants. Craig Burley and Sid Lowe discuss how Real Madrid will approach El Clasico after losing to Manchester City. La Liga has announced it will donate five tonnes
LIVERPOOL, England — “We’ll see on Sunday,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said last week, when asked how far his Manchester United team have come since suffering humiliation on their last visit to Everton. Solskjaer will have hoped for a better result than a 1-1 draw, but having demanded a response after a 4-0 thumping at Goodison
Craig Burley lauds Man City’s ability to make numerous changes and still capture the Carabao Cup title. It might seem strange, given their commitment to attacking and flair, but the platform for the golden age of Brazilian football was provided by a defensive change. In the 1950s, Brazil dropped an extra player into the heart
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Man United and Liverpool battle for Sancho, Werner Manchester United might not be giving Liverpool much of a fight for the Premier League title, but
Craig Burley wonders if Frank Lampard can push Chelsea to fourth place with injuries and the keeper situation. Marcos Alonso scores twice to help Chelsea fight back for a draw at Bournemouth. Frank Lampard praises Marcos Alonso after his brace in Chelsea’s draw vs. Bournemouth. With rumours swirling over Kepa’s future at Chelsea, Craig Burley
Missed any 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: Real defeat Barca | What Bundesliga protests mean | VAR finale for Everton vs. Man United | Coronavirus impacting Serie A | Liverpool
Liverpool suffer their first defeat of the season at the hands of relegation-battling Watford. Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp needs to make changes after Liverpool’s shocking 3-0 loss to Watford. Craig Burley reacts to Liverpool’s shock 3-0 defeat at Watford, which snaps their 18-game winning run. They have an all-gold version of the Premier League
Frank Leboeuf says Neymar can’t be upset at PSG for resting him for four games before facing Dortmund. Gab Marcotti looks at how PSG will be impacted by Neymar’s injury he picked up playing for Brazil. Brazil federation president Rogerio Caboclo has initiated conversations with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid about releasing Neymar and young stars
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
Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. MADRID — His goal wasn’t a thing of beauty, he’s a work in progress, and I’m not trying to sell you the idea that Vinicius Junior is about to threaten the Ballon d’Or podium. But let’s not beat around the bush: We