Julien Laurens reacts to the Italian sports minister giving Serie A the go-ahead to resume June 20. Rob Dawson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to keep Odion Ighalo beyond his current loan deal. Gab Marcotti explains Odion Ighalo’s contract situation at Manchester United. Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has said on loan Manchester
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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
Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Sid Lowe outlines Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta’s goal to bring Man City’s Pep Guardiola back. Barcelona‘s chances of signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez could be thwarted after Javier Tebas said La Liga’s financial regulations will be
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Inter Milan face a problem with Mauro Icardi, there’s a top forward available for a knockdown price, and a new league attempts to shake up Mexico‘s established order. PLUS: No more VAR (in the Europa League group stages, at least…)
Sid Lowe analyses Lionel Messi’s demeanor over the last few months to explain the star’s discontent at Barca. Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has said Lautaro Martinez will remain at the club despite interest from Barcelona and Real
Gab Marcotti explains the FIFA regulation that could help Neymar leave PSG and return to Barcelona. Gab Marcotti analyses the logistical hurdles to Barcelona prying Neymar away from PSG given his price tag. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona’s wage cut would be a bad decision for the club. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said
Juliens Laurens outlines whether Dortmund’s Erling Haaland may be a key target for Real Madrid in the summer. Alejandro Moreno suggests Raul Jimenez would just sit on the bench if he signed for Real Madrid. Sid Lowe remembers Jose Mourinho’s La Liga winning 2011-12 side and examines how his tactics have changed. Sid Lowe discusses
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
Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Shaka Hislop says he will drive the bus himself to take Antoine Griezmann to any team interested. Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a “coronavirus: Protect yourself” banner. Ale Moreno reacts to
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
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
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
The FC panel don’t foresee 30 year old Odion Ighalo having much of an impact for Manchester United. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on a potential reconciliation between Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal at Barca. Shaka Hislop says Paul Pogba’s actions are consistent of a player looking for a way out of his current club.