Julien Laurens reacts to the Italian sports minister giving Serie A the go-ahead to resume June 20. AC Milan are unhappy about the dates for the return of the Coppa Italia and sources have told ESPN city rivals Inter share their views. It was announced on Thursday that Serie A would return on June 20
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With professional sports hit hard by the global pandemic, leagues without salary caps — like most of the football world — are bringing them back up in conversation as a way to ensure stability. German FA president Fritz Keller says it’s something “they have to think about,” and the reasons are pretty straightforward. Wages are
Julien Laurens pours cold water on the rumours Dortmund’s Erling Haaland could join PSG in the near future. Jose del Valle explains why there is no question PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas is Central America’s best player. Ander Herrera explains what it’s been like to play and train with Kylian Mbappe since moving to PSG. Frank
Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to
Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. Zlatan Ibrahimovic injured his calf while training for the anticipated restart of Serie A with AC Milan on Monday. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on
Gab Marcotti examines Barcelona’s pursuit of Inter striker Lautaro Martinez amid transfer market uncertainty. Gab Marcotti reveals why Miralem Pjanic’s swap deal from Juventus to Barcelona may be held up. Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. Staff in full bio-hazard gear disinfected the Barcelona player’s
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the football world, the transfer market will change radically. Clubs are likely to turn to loan and swap deals rather than paying up front for a player, so we look back at some of the best and worst loan moves ever in Europe. THE BEST 10. Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea
Once tipped as football’s first potential billion-dollar player, Vincent Pericard’s life took an unexpected turn. One well-intentioned text message changed Vincent Pericard’s life, inadvertently triggering a sequence of events that led to a series of self-destructive actions and thoughts. In the space of four years, the footballer went from training with Zinedine Zidane and playing
Gab Marcotti lays out the protocols Serie A will have to consider to resume the season. With Serie A now suspended until at least June 14 due to the coronavirus crisis, it is beginning to look doubtful that the season can be finished by August. Where we stand Some Serie A clubs still have 13
ESPN Burley: Aurier breaking guidelines is ‘idiotic behaviour’ Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready
Gab Marcotti explains why we should see a return to action in Serie A by the middle of June. Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training with Juventus after a 10-week absence due to the pandemic. Gab Marcotti lays out the protocols Serie A will have to consider to resume the season. Italy’s football federation (FIGC)
La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Shaka Hislop and Ian Darke must choose their preference given a selection of hypothetical duos. Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. Barcelona’s full squad takes to
No days off for Cristiano Ronaldo, as he keeps his skills sharp by running drills with his son. Cristiano Ronaldo made his long-awaited return to the Juventus training pitch on Tuesday as the Serie A leaders continued their preparations for the resumption of the season. Ronaldo was seen arriving at Juve’s Continassa complex in his
Gab Marcotti lays out the protocols Serie A will have to consider to resume the season. Gab Marcotti looks at Serie A’s stance on health protocols if a player tests positive for coronavirus. Serie A is suspended until June 14 unless the Italian government gives it the green light to resume a day earlier as
In the summer of 2019, Premier League spending was the second highest ever (£1.41 billion), La Liga spent more than €1bn for the first time, while Europe’s “big five” leagues managed a record €5.5bn between them by the end of the window. In total, 11 Premier League clubs broke their respective transfer records: Man United
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts to his statue being vandalised in Sweden. The city of Malmo has had enough of repeated acts of vandalism on football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s statue outside the local football club’s stadium and is set to move it to a new location, according to media reports. The Sydsvenskan newspaper said
ESPN How Hansi Flick has ‘revitalised’ Bayern this season Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy? ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in
The funeral of Atalanta youth player Andrea Rinaldi originally set to take place on Thursday was postponed due to the threat of coronavirus. The 19-year-old, was part of Atalanta’s youth system and loan at Serie D side Legnano, passed away on Monday after suffering a brain aneurysm in training. His death prompted tributes from all
ESPN How Hansi Flick has ‘revitalised’ Bayern this season Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy? ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in
Gab Marcotti says Serie A’s intentions to restart on June 13 still depend on government approval. The head of Italy’s Olympic committee (CONI) believes there is a 99% chance that the government will allow Serie A to resume on June 13, he said on Thursday. However, CONI president Giovanni Malago said he could not predict
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