Death, taxes, and Antonio Conte complaining about his lack of squad depth: These are the three constants of life in the 21st Century. In January 2018, during his final season with Chelsea, the Italian manager said: “I don’t know what will happen at the end of this window. The club knows my thoughts about this.
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With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Antoine Griezmann nets two second-half goals to lift Barcelona over UD Ibiza 2-1. Watch Copa del Rey on ESPN+. Antoine Griezmann scored twice in the final 20 minutes as a Lionel Messi-less Barcelona came from behind to beat Ibiza 2-1 and avoid a shock Copa del Rey exit at the hands of the third-division side.
Hector Bellerin snatches a late equaliser after Arsenal play most of the game a man short. The FC crew tear into David Luiz for his red-card challenge in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw vs. Chelsea. The ESPN FC crew talk if Frank Lampard gets a pass from the media when Chelsea produce poor results. Chelsea and Arsenal‘s
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Chelsea make loan offer for PSG striker Cavani Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let Edinson Cavani leave for a €20m fee,
Gregg Berhalter outlines the USMNT’s busy schedule for 2020 as they begin preparation for World Cup qualifying. Borussia Dortmund promoted U.S. teenager Giovanni Reyna to their first team on Wednesday. Dortmund signed the 17-year-old attacking midfielder from New York City FC in July. Since then he’s scored eight goals in 16 games for Dortmund’s Under-19
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Frank Lampard speaks highly about Edinson Cavani when asked about Chelsea’s links to the PSG forward. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into the potential for Edinson Cavani to leave PSG for pastures anew. Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let Edinson Cavani
Steve Nicol believes Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez will need an adjustment period to fit well together. Steve Nicol says Zinedine Zidane has turned things around for Real Madrid after a 2-1 win vs. Sevilla. “Goal in Las Gaunas!” If there’s a single line that expresses the way football takes over the whole country, touching
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability to replace their current squad with superior players. This article has been edited after publication following Javier “Chicharito”
4:15 PM ET Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester City beat Sheffield United 1-0 at Bramall Lane on Tuesday. Gabriel Jesus had seen his first-half penalty saved by Manchester United loanee goalkeeper Dean Henderson but Aguero replaced him to win the game for City late on. Pep Guardiola’s side
Don Hutchison explains why Mohamed Salah’s play has been frustrating this season for Liverpool. Ale Moreno believes Liverpool and Manchester City dwarf a large number of “mediocre” Premier League clubs. Ale Moreno says Liverpool continue to get results while challengers falter and the EPL race is over. Craig Burley questions whether PSG’s Layvin Kurzawa would
With a slate of midweek Premier League matches, here is what to look out for. JUMP TO: Chelsea need consistency | Blades to cut down City?| Man to watch | Game you should watch | Team that needs luck | Stats of weekend | One thing that will happen | Predictions THE WEEK’S BIG QUESTIONS Could
Steve Nicol considers whether a Juventus move would be good for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Bojan Krkic explains why Ernesto Valverde’s sacking from Barcelona doesn’t come as much of a surprise to him. BARCELONA — Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game as the Quique Setien Era began at Barcelona with a narrow
Don Hutchison says Chelsea’s next game vs. a “flaky” Arsenal side could be just in time to lift their spirits. Craig Burley questions whether PSG’s Layvin Kurzawa would be a good addition to Arsenal. Craig Burley weighs up if Mikel Arteta can keep Arsenal in the top half come the end of the season. John
5:17 PM ET Pablo Sarabia struck late to give a reshuffled Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win at Ligue 2 side Lorient in the last 32 of the French Cup on Sunday. Midfielder Sarabia found the back of the net to send the Ligue 1 leaders through along with Angers, Dijon, Montpellier and holders Stade Rennais,
4:47 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice to continue his sensational scoring run and help move Juventus four points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 win over Parma on Sunday. The 34-year-old’s deflected shot opened the scoring in the first half, but Juve were pegged back after the break when Andreas
8:56 AM ET Forward Ante Rebic broke his AC Milan duck by scoring two second-half goals including a stoppage-time winner to give them a thrilling 3-2 win over Udinese in Serie A on Sunday. Milan, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic starting for the first time since returning to the club for a six-month loan, made a terrible
Steve Nicol wasn’t too surprised by Erling Haaland’s debut hat trick to help Borussia Dortmund come back vs. Augsburg. Steve Nicol weighs up whether Dortmund’s Erling Haaland could have had the same immediate impact at Old Trafford. Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland scored three goals on his Bundesliga debut, but that’s not enough for some
Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop are confused by Neymar’s reported willingness to stay at PSG after early turmoil. Edinson Cavani wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window but an offer from Atletico Madrid has been turned down, sporting director Leonardo has said. The Uruguay international missed the 1-0 Coupe de France round
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Spurs eye Real Madrid’s Jovic as Piatek talks stall Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is lining up a move for Real