The first entrants to the ESPN Premier League Hall of Fame have been announced, and all are very deserving, we can agree. But who missed out, and has reason to be outraged at their exclusion? And who will be waved in just as soon as they hang up their boots? Notable Snubs These guys are
Eden Hazard
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Craig Burley and Steve Nicol break down Real Madrid’s Clasico triumph over Barcelona. Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard will travel to the United States this week to undergo surgery on a fracture in his right fibula, sources tell ESPN. The 29-year-old was injured in the 67th minute of Madrid’s
Has Eden Hazard’s latest injury put his Real Madrid career in jeopardy? With a UCL clash vs. Man City next week, the FC guys outline how Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid fell to Levante. Ale Moreno believes Raheem Sterling needs to rediscover his form before even considering a move to Real Madrid. Real Madrid winger Eden
By Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez With a UCL clash vs. Man City next week, the FC guys outline how Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid fell to Levante. Ale Moreno believes Raheem Sterling needs to rediscover his form before even considering a move to Real Madrid. The FC guys question whether or not Adama Traore is
Zinedine Zidane expects Real Madrid’s Champions League tie with Manchester City to be even more difficult now. Eden Hazard has returned to Real Madrid’s squad after being sidelined since November with an ankle injury. Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Saturday included the Belgium forward in his squad ahead of Sunday’s Spanish league match against Celta
Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca go crazy after landing a date with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The FC guys say the Spanish Super Cup lacked the atmosphere that a final should have. Real Madrid outlasted Atletico
Sid Lowe explains why it will be tough for Real Madrid to move on from Gareth Bale in January. Steve Nicol urges Man United to do everything in their power to keep Paul Pogba from leaving for Real Madrid. Ale Moreno says Napoli can’t afford to sell Kalidou Koulibaly to Real Madrid with the club
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol react to the top 10 forwards in this year’s FC100 rankings. Julien Laurens thinks Kylian Mbappe’s value will only go up and Real Madrid cannot afford to wait to sign him. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward
The FC crew react to John Obi Mikel calling Eden Hazard “the laziest player” he’s played alongside. Shaka Hislop believes Gareth Bale has nothing to lose with his current approach at Real Madrid. Real Madrid have been handed an injury boost ahead of El Clasico, with the ankle injury Eden Hazard sustained against Paris Saint-German
Shaka Hislop believes Gareth Bale has nothing to lose with his current approach at Real Madrid. Ale Moreno and Dan Thomas discuss if Gareth Bale’s performance can ease tensions between him and the club. Craig Burley assesses the possibility of Jose Mourinho luring Gareth Bale back to Tottenham. Eden Hazard has said he isn’t feeling
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol react to the top 10 forwards in this year’s FC100 rankings. Julien Laurens thinks Kylian Mbappe’s value will only go up and Real Madrid cannot afford to wait to sign him. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward
Steve Nicol breaks down Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid and how he can turn it around. Real Madrid’s uneven start to the campaign continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Club Brugge at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian side led 2-0 through an Emmanuel Dennis brace, but a revived Real
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why this weekend’s Madrid derby is the best indication of whether or not Real Madrid have turned things around. The FC crew discuss whether Real Madrid are having a good week or have actually moved past their early season struggles. After a 1-0 win over Sevilla, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe analyzes how Eden Hazard changes the feel for Real Madrid and gives them creativity and speed. Shaka Hislop explains what he thinks would be the only scenario that Virgi van Dijk leaves Liverpool for a club like Barcelona or Real Madrid. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Gareth Bale all miss out on