Alejandro Pozuelo’s 90th-minute Panenka kick sends Toronto to the conference final. Watch MLS on ESPN+. The Domenec Torrent era at New York City FC came to an end following the 2019 season, after two playoff appearances during his 14 months in MLS. Now, the club faces a struggle to replace the affable Torrent, a disciple
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“That’s the second question on Gareth, I won’t answer any more,” Zinedine Zidane said. Oh yes you will. It was Friday lunchtime at Valdebebas, Real Madrid‘s training ground out near Barajas airport, and they had only just started. La Liga and club football were back, which meant that the pre-match news conference was back. It
Gab Marcotti doesn’t buy Antonio Conte walking back his comments after Inter’s loss to Borussia Dortmund. Gab Marcotti sounds off on Antonio Conte after the Inter manager’s continued complaints about his thin squad. Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has said his has given his players specific instructions when having sex and told them to ensure
Paul Mariner expects a number of young England players to cement their spots in the Euro 2020 squad. Shaka Hislop is in awe of Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern striker netted again in the thrashing of Dortmund. Gab Marcotti doesn’t buy Antonio Conte walking back his comments after Inter’s loss to Borussia Dortmund. Gab Marcotti
Shaka Hislop explains why Dani Alves was right to say Neymar has the “sensibility of a child.” Julien Laurens thinks Kylian Mbappe’s value will only go up and Real Madrid cannot afford to wait to sign him. Julien Laurens expects Edinson Cavani to look for another opportunity in Europe rather than a move to MLS.
The FC crew are flabbergasted that Granit Xhaka said “he cannot play” against Leicester. Craig Burley calls Unai Emery and Arsenal “weak” for having made ever made Granit Xhaka captain of the club. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could return to the team when they host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, manager Unai Emery
Landon Donovan fully supports the decision to have the MLS All-Stars face the best players in Liga MX. Liga MX president Enrique Bonilla switched to Spanish to say some choice words about the 2020 MLS All Star game. The Chicago Fire unveiled its new badge and brand identity on Thursday, ahead of next season’s move
By Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Ale Moreno says it’s “refreshingly honest” Gareth Bale said he enjoys playing for Wales more than Real Madrid. Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez could miss El Clasico after a freak
Gab Marcotti says it’s a “seminal moment” for Napoli after the players opted not to go into a club retreat. There’s a case to be made that no team needed the international break more than Napoli. It represented a chance to escape the tension around the club, cool off and decompress. But now it is
Julien Laurens explains why Eric Abidal is already talking about pursuing Neymar again next summer. Ale Moreno is surprised by Antoine Griezmann and Didier Deschamps’ comments about Griezmann’s role at Barca. Sergi Roberto speaks on behalf of Barca and UNICEF regarding World Children’s Day on the 30th anniversary. Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has sent a
Back in 2018, Jose Mourinho walked out on the media demanding respect after Man United’s heavy defeat to Spurs. With Spurs and Jose Mourinho reaching a deal, the FC panel wonder how Mourinho will fit at the club. The bookies’ favourite to take over for Mauricio Pochettino is Jose Mourinho. Would he make Spurs better?
Djordje Mihailovic enjoyed a breakout 2019 with the Fire and the USMNT. Chicago Fire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic is training with German second division side Nurnberg, the two clubs have confirmed. Nurnberg posted a tweet on Tuesday saying the 21-year-old United States international had spent a “few days” at the club during MLS’ offseason break. Mit
How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Aaron Ramsey seals Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification in winner-takes-all fashion. Watch Euro Qualifying on ESPN+. Real Madrid have labelled Gareth Bale‘s “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order” flag celebration “a joke in very bad taste,”
Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have not performed consistently despite being talented. Janusz Michallik says Man United aren’t capable of top four after their loss to Bournemouth. Julien Laurens looks at whether Manchester United could let Paul Pogba go back to Serie A in January. Manchester United are considering a January move
Tottenham have sacked Mauricio Pochettino as manager, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN FC that Jose Mourinho is at the top of the club’s wish list to take over. “We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the board has taken lightly, nor in
Ale Moreno chooses his top three targets for Inter Miami. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. Inter Miami CF signed former United States international forward Jerome Kiesewetter ahead of their 2020 MLS debut. The 26-year-old played for USL side El Paso Locomotive in 2019 and is the second striker signed by the club. “Jerome
Wales move to third and keep pace with Croatia and Hungary in Group E. Watch Euro Qualifying on ESPN+. Ale Moreno says it’s “refreshingly honest” Gareth Bale said he enjoys playing for Wales more than Real Madrid. Gareth Bale has described the cult chant adopted by Wales fans that aims a dig at Real Madrid
A youth coach in Italy was sacked after his side won 27-0 on Saturday as the president of the club criticised him for disrespecting the team’s opponents. Under-18 side Invictasauro, based in the Grosseto region of Tuscany, faced Marina Calcio and racked up the huge scoreline, only for coach Massimiliano Riccini to lose his job
Julien Laurens looks at whether Manchester United could let Paul Pogba go back to Serie A in January. Steve Nicol and Craig Burley are skeptical of Man United despite the club’s recent winning streak. Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have not performed consistently despite being talented. Ale Moreno says Manchester United currently
Women’s footballers in Spain went on strike for the first time on Saturday. Spanish women’s football players have decided to return to the pitch after temporarily halting their strike which began on Saturday. The players’ union (AFE) announced on Monday evening that following further mediation, it had agreed to interrupt the strike and play again,