Liverpool pair Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, plus Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City, have been named as the three candidates for this year’s African Footballer of the Year award, to be decided next month. Senegal talisman Mane will be the favourite for the award ahead of his Egyptian club mate after Liverpool won the UEFA
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Julien Laurens wouldn’t be shocked if Chelsea sprung a surprise on Bayern like they did in the 2012 final. Gab Marcotti is encouraged by Philippe Coutinho’s performance in Bayern’s win over Werder Bremen. Bayern Munich have appointed Hansi Flick as their coach until the end of the season, the Bundesliga champions have announced. Flick, 54, was
1:30 PM ET By Martyn Herman LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Chelsea enjoyed a timely return to form to outplay Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 away victory in the Premier League as Frank Lampard outwitted his former mentor Jose Mourinho in their managerial battle on Sunday. Willian struck both Chelsea goals in the first half
11:53 AM ET Barcelona opened up a three-point lead over rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday, defeating Alaves 4-1 thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal. Barca, who drew 0-0 with Madrid at the Camp Nou in El Clasico on Wednesday, opened the scoring
Steve Nicol says Mikel Arteta won the press conference, but the road ahead is difficult at Arsenal. Craig Burley says there’s no point in Carlo Ancelotti going to Everton if he can’t build his own squad. Freddie Ljungberg expects to have a meeting with Mikel Arteta about where he fits into Arsenal’s plans. Duncan Ferguson
Cristiano Ronaldo’s towering header secures a 2-1 win for Juve vs. Sampdoria. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop heap praise on Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo’s headed goal vs. Sampdoria. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s stunning jump to head home the winning goal for Juventus united the soccer world in its astonishment… The Toe Poke
4:37 PM ET Hoffenheim scored late goals through Sargis Adamyan and Andrej Kramaric to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund on Friday as the Bundesliga heads into the winter break. Dortmund’s Mario Goetze made the most of a rare start by putting the visitors ahead in the 17th minute, while Hoffenheim hit the
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said video technology will never end the complaining and squabbling over referees’ decisions after his side’s 0-0 draw in Wednesday’s Clasico prompted complaints from Real Madrid. Real had two penalty appeals turned down for challenges against Raphael Varane and the club took the unusual decision to highlight these incidents on their
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop react to the Carabao Cup semifinal matchups, including another Manchester derby. Manchester United breeze past Colchester United with three second-half goals. Watch Carabao Cup On ESPN+. Shaka Hislop grades Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first year in charge of Manchester United. Paul Pogba wants to stay at Manchester United, where he feels
Pep Guardiola sends Mikel Arteta well wishes after he was appointed Arsenal manager. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop react to the Carabao Cup semifinal matchups, including another Manchester derby. A couple of weeks into this season, fresh off a combined 198 points over the past two Premier League campaigns: I wrote the following words: “The
Jurgen Klopp explains why he thinks Takumi Minamino will be an excellent signing for Liverpool. DOHA — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told ESPN he will use his new four-and-a-half year contract to make the changes that will enable his successor to inherit the club in the “best possible position.” Klopp, who succeeded Brendan Rodgers
Julien Laurens wouldn’t be shocked if Chelsea sprung a surprise on Bayern like they did in the 2012 final. Gab Marcotti is encouraged by Philippe Coutinho’s performance in Bayern’s win over Werder Bremen. Robert Lewandowski has another record day for Bayern, but will he ever be considered the world’s top striker? See where Cristiano Ronaldo’s
Neil Shipperley has been handed a 12-month community order for masturbating in front of a mother and her daughter. Former Premier League striker Neil Shipperley has been given a 12-month community order after he masturbated in front of a mother and her 16-year-old daughter. Shipperley, 45, admitted on Wednesday to exposing his genitals inside his van
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Premier League trio eye striker Osimhen Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping tabs on Lille striker Victor Osimhen, according to Sky Sports. Nigeria international Osimhen has scored 12
Joao Castelo-Branco and Mark Ogden break down Liverpool’s win vs. Monterrey to reach the Club World Cup final. The European champions and Premier League leaders are still Shaka Hislop’s No. 1 spot, while Barcelona’s slump has them falling well down the order. Dropping out: Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and
It’s been 10 years since Barcelona ended 2009 with a record-breaking haul of six trophies, which also means it’s been exactly 10 years since the Spanish giants were almost upset in the Club World Cup final by Argentina’s Estudiantes de La Plata. With the game about to head into stoppage time, the Argentine side led
The temptation to self-recriminate and assume that this Clasico was jinxed by my ESPN FC preview that guaranteed goals and pointed out that there hadn’t been a 0-0 draw for 17 beautiful, long years is dispelled by three names: Marc Andre ter Stegen, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique. Were it not for excelsior performances from these
ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop break down what Real Madrid did to stifle Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Nine people were arrested after clashes broke out between police and protesters outside Camp Nou on Wednesday as Barcelona and Real Madrid played
Alejandro Moreno points out the weaknesses he sees in Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal stormed out of Tuesday’s training session after learning he would not start against Real Madrid on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN. Vidal, 32, usually stays on after training for shooting practice with a number
ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop break down what Real Madrid did to stifle Barcelona at the Camp Nou. BARCELONA — Barcelona and Real Madrid remain level on points at the top of La Liga after Wednesday’s Clasico at Camp Nou ended