[embedded content] David Beckham’s expansion Inter Miami CF selected Clemson forward Robbie Robinson with the first overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Robinson, 21, won this year’s MAC Hermann award as the top male collegiate player in the country. The Camden, South Carolina, native is a versatile, mobile forward who can play
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Ale Moreno feels the Spanish Super Cup is a cash grab and could hurt Real Madrid and Barca’s La Liga title hopes. Sid Lowe believes the mixed views about Arturo Vidal in Spain are largely based on the way he looks. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. JEDDAH
Craig Burley thinks getting rid of ‘charlatan’ players is a top priority at Old Trafford. Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Manchester United defender Ashley Young is in talks with Inter Milan, sources have told ESPN. The 34-year-old could sign for
African players are regularly central to the key narratives of a transfer window, and January 2020 ought to be no different. Already, Henry Onyekuru and Badou N’Diaye have secured moves — signing for Galatasaray and Trabzonspor on loan respectively — and we can expect the continent’s top stars to populate the rumour mill, and the
Victor Sanchez del Amo has been suspended by Malaga. Second-tier Spanish side Malaga suspended coach Victor Sanchez del Amo on Tuesday after a sexually explicit video of him appeared on social media. The 43-year-old ex-Spain midfielder said on his Twitter feed that he had been the victim of harassment and blackmail and the matter
Crio Immobile struck in injury time to extend Lazio’s winning run. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Julien Laurens believes Lazio’s strong start in Serie A will continue throughout the rest of the season. Lazio have been fined €20,000 ($22k) for racist chanting aimed at Brescia forward Mario Balotelli from the club’s supporters, but avoided heavier
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to
Don Hutchison says Man United’s counterattacking prowess could lift them to another win over rivals Man City. Steve Nicol says Man City’s inconsistent play could leave the door open for Man United in the Carabao Cup. Steve Nicol examines the latest rumours surrounding Harry Winks, Gini Wijnaldum, Manuel Neuer and more. Stewart Robson believes Manchester
Don Hutchison and Craig Burley don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how Arsenal have responded under Mikel Arteta so far. Arsenal overcome Championship leaders Leeds United to move on in the FA Cup. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players
Welcome to 2020! Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Another wake-up call for Barca | Everton humiliated | Balotelli abused again | Fede Valverde the key for Real |
Daniele De Rossi will retire from football after a season with Boca Juniors. World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi on Monday confirmed he will retire from football at the age of 36. De Rossi, who spent 18 years with boyhood club Roma after making his debut in 2001, left for Boca Juniors in July 2019 and
The FC guys delve into Alexander Nubel’s move from Schalke to Bayern Munich and what it means for Manuel Neuer. The FC crew explain what it will take for Bayern Munich to close RB Leipzig’s four-point advantage. Manuel Neuer has said the arrival of new goalkeeper Alexander Nubel at Bayern Munich will not feature in
Antoine Kombouare was sacked by Toulouse following their Coupe de France elimination. Toulouse sacked coach Antoine Kombouare on Sunday after Saturday’s humiliating 1-0 Coupe de France round of 64 defeat to amateur side Saint-Pryve-Saint-Hilaire extended the club’s worst-ever run of form. The 56-year-old, who oversaw two wins from his first three matches in charge before
Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol rips into the decision not to give Manchester United a penalty in their draw at Wolves. Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. ESPN FC’s
Ale Moreno delves into how Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will fare in their 2020 MLS openers. The Portland Timbers have acquired Colombia international winger Yimmi Chara as a Designated Player from Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro, the club announced on Thursday. “Yimmi is a player we have followed closely for nearly 10 years and having the
10:22 AM ET Santi Cazorla scored Villarreal’s winner. Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images Real Sociedad’s hopes of getting back into La Liga’s top four were hit as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Villarreal on Sunday, collapsing in the second half after dominating the first period. Willian Jose put the home
8:55 AM ET Two goals from Serie A’s leading scorer Ciro Immobile, the second in stoppage time, gave third-placed Lazio a dramatic 2-1 win at 10-man Brescia on Sunday as they chalked up their ninth successive league victory. Simone Inzaghi’s side overcame the absence of several key players as they cut the gap between themselves
Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players and fans at Arsenal. LONDON — It had just gone 11.30 p.m. on New Year’s Day when new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta left Emirates Stadium victorious against Manchester United, driving off in his Mercedes with his wife, Lorena, beside him, flashing a
When all the murmurs out of David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF hinted at the club naming a head coach with substantial Champions League credentials, the assumption was that it would be someone with recent experience in the European edition. The newest Major League Soccer franchise, set to debut in 2020, was linked with several high-profile
2:42 PM ET Defender Felipe was the hero of Atletico’s 2-1 win over Levante. EPA/DAVID FERNANDEZ Atletico Madrid made it three La Liga wins in a row by beating Levante 2-1 at home on Saturday to climb up to third in the standings following an action-packed game in which three goals were scored in the space