Ale Moreno reacts to Xavi’s comments saying Ronaldinho was on par with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. After serving 32 days for being accused of an adulterated passport he has now been placed into house arrest. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains the incredible circumstances that landed Ronaldinho in jail in Paraguay. Ex-Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho said
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USMNT U-20 & Barcelona ‘B’ player Konrad de la Fuente describes how he felt meeting Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens ponders whether Real Madrid and Barcelona are close to going the way of Man United and Milan. Julien Laurens says Neymar is leaving his options open when it comes to his football future. Quique Setien explains
Bayern Munich’s training session is joined by surprise special guest Bastian Schweinsteiger. Julien Laurens discusses the various donations made throughout the football world to help tackle Covid-19. Gab Marcotti reacts to chief executive Christian Seifert’s fears surrounding the survival of the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich players will waive 20% of their salaries as Bundesliga clubs brace
The death was not related to coronavirus. Atletico Madrid have announced that Christian Minchola, a 14-year-old forward who played for one of the club’s youth teams, has died. Minchola joined Atletico’s academy in the 2013-14 season and had most recently played for their U14s in his sixth campaign at the club. Club sources told ESPN
Gab Marcotti outlines the complexities of postponing Euro 2020 until next year due to coronavirus. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop feel the correct decision has been made to suspend all major leagues in Europe. Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester have self-isolated three players over coronavirus concerns. The Premier League will hold a meeting with clubs on
PREMIER LEAGUE Arsenal narrowly beat West Ham (1-0) to continue their impressive run of form under Mikel Arteta. Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth (2-1) and tighten that grip on the elusive Premier League trophy. Chelsea dismissed Everton 4-0 while Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 to keep pace with the top four. 1
Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. Julien Laurens cannot help but feel sad for Ousmane Dembele who is set to miss the rest of the season with injury. Steve Nicol looks at the options for Barcelona in looking for reinforcements outside the transfer window. Former Barcelona manager Ernesto
Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Liverpool and dominated the FIFA 20 team of the year
Craig Burley feels Jose Mourinho will get the most out of Tottenham based on the players’ effort vs. West Ham. Julien Laurens says Arsenal’s board is still backing Unai Emery, but unhappiness is mounting at the club. Julien Laurens and Craig Burley think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is safe at Old Trafford for at least this
In the last weekend before we head into the November international break, club football once again delivered, throwing up some scarcely believable numbers. PREMIER LEAGUE Leicester City dismissed a beleaguered Arsenal, while Sheffield United overcame VAR and doubters to draw at Spurs and go into the international break in fifth place. Manchester United, meanwhile, beat