Sid Lowe explains why Philippe Coutinho doesn’t fit into Barcelona’s plans amid links to Manchester United. Barcelona must choose between pursuing Neymar or Lautaro Martinez this summer, various sources have told ESPN, as the club are forced to reconsider their transfer plans due to the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. One source explains that
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Shaka Hislop says the approach to limit the spread of coronavirus from leagues across Europe is commendable. Steve Nicol says Barcelona are ordinary outside of Lionel Messi and lack connections this season. The players’ unions in both Italy and Spain want the upcoming Champions and Europa League matches scheduled in their respective countries postponed amid
5:44 PM ET A wonderful winning goal from substitute Paulo Dybala sent Juventus back to the top of Serie A with a 2-0 victory over title rivals Inter Milan at an empty Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Juve, who opened the scoring through Aaron Ramsey, lead on 63 points, one ahead of Lazio and nine clear
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? From a derby full of talking points between Manchester United and Manchester City, more coronavirus cancellations/postponements to a three-team title race in Italy that just became a two-horse race, Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. Coronavirus fears delayed Parma vs. SPAL amid discussions on abandoning Sunday’s games. Watch Serie A on ESPN+ Alejandro Moreno breaks down what’s at stake for both Juventus and Inter Milan in a crucial Derby d’Italia. Andrea
The FC crew break down the race between Man United and Chelsea for a top-4 position in the Premier League. Shaka Hislop outlines Chelsea’s “incredible” performance in their 4-0 win vs. Everton. Chelsea run riot as they smash Everton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to maintain their top four position. Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has said
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: Barca eye double forward swoop Barcelona are looking to revamp their forward line following injuries to Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, and Calciomercato claims the
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: Barca eye double forward swoop Barcelona are looking to revamp their forward line following injuries to Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, and Calciomercato claims the
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. The FC panel debate how the rescheduled Serie A fixtures will affect the race for the Scudetto. Nicky Bandini discusses with Gab Marcotti and Mina Rzouki as to why Juventus are at a disadvantage against Inter.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino advises football authorities to stay calm during the coronavirus outbreak. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting games played in Italy. All sporting events in Italy — including Serie A football matches — will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to
Gab Marcotti explains how the decision was made to close all games to fans in Italy through April 3. Serie A will resume this weekend in empty stadiums, starting with the matches that were postponed last round because of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy — including the potential title decider between Juventus and Inter Milan.
The Coppa Italia semifinal second-leg matches between Juventus and AC Milan in Turin and Napoli-Inter Milan in Naples have been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, Serie A have announced. The game between Juve and Milan had been scheduled to be played in a partially closed Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, with fans
Duván Zapata scores a hat trick in Atalanta’s 7-2 trouncing of Lecce. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Ale Moreno says finishing was the difference in Atalanta’s 4-1 Champions League win over Valencia. Valencia’s home Champions League round-of-16 clash with Atalanta will be played behind closed doors, Spain’s health minister has announced. Atalanta are based in
Gab Marcotti shares the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting games played in Italy. Steve Bruce discusses the growing concerns of coronavirus and the precautions Newcastle are taking. Serie A have called off five fixtures this weekend including Juventus vs. Inter Milan because of fears over coronavirus. The other games are Udinese vs. Fiorentina, Milan
Serie A will stage several matche behind closed doors due to coronavirus outbreak. Five Serie A matches, including Juventus’ home clash with title rivals Inter Milan, will be played behind closed doors this weekend following an outbreak of the coronavirus in northern Italy. There were four games cancelled for the same reason the previous weekend
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: Martinez to Barca will allow Aubameyang to Inter Inter Milan will target Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer, should forward Lautaro Martinez depart at the
The FC guys discuss Lazio’s chances of winning the Scudetto as they trail Juventus by just one point. The Italian government is moving toward having football matches played behind closed doors in affected areas as authorities try to contain a spreading virus that has made northern Italy the focal point of the outbreak in Europe.
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. TOP STORY: Chelsea eye move for Icardi Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, who is on loan at Paris Saint-Germain, could be headed to Chelsea this summer,
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. TOP STORY: Inter Milan targeting Auba and Martial Serie A title contenders Inter Milan are already planning a replacement for striker Lautaro Martinez, who is expected
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. Real Madrid are prepared to compete with rivals Barcelona to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez in the summer, sources close to the player have told ESPN. Martinez — who has scored 16 goals in all competitions