ESPN Premier League to return on June 17 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
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We’re gonna play games! Maybe… possibly… at some point … OK, who really knows? Germany is actually ready to resume the 2019-20 Bundesliga this weekend, while Spain (back in training!) and Italy (June 13!) are at different stages of inching toward a potential restart over the next two-plus months. The French, Belgian, Dutch governments essentially
Gab Marcotti commends Arsenal’s transparency and fairness with club wage cut decisions. David Luiz discusses what makes Martinelli so impressive and how Mikel Arteta plans to make Arsenal shine again. Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether Mario Balotelli and Alexandre Pato left more to be desired. Chelsea and Arsenal are battling to sign promising
Welcome to our latest European football notebook, featuring contributions from ESPN writers across the continent. In this week’s edition, PSG must still convince a key loanee to stay, Manchester United resort to Zoom for training, Chelsea ready a bid for a Brazilian youngster, and much more. JUMP TO: Chelsea prep Gabriel bid | Man Utd players use Zoom | Radio
6:10 PM ET A first-half goal by Loic Remy earned Lille a 1-0 home victory in Ligue 1 over Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday and kept their hopes alive of playing in next season’s Champions League. While Lille, who are fourth with 49 points from 28 games, remain in the hunt for a podium finish, Lyon
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Ulysses Llanez scores his first goal for the USMNT to secure the 1-0 win vs Costa Rica. U.S. international Timothy Weah has
5:11 PM ET Olympique de Marseille cut Paris Saint-Germain’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 10 points after two quickfire goals midway through the second half gave them a 2-1 win at Lille on Sunday. With champions PSG in pole position on 62 points from 25 games after Saturday’s 4-4 draw at Amiens,
5:45 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar flashed the number “24” with his fingers following his second goal in a Ligue 1 match Sunday, honoring his friend Kobe Bryant, the NBA player who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day. Neymar scored a double to help PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to
Paul Bocuse was a supporter of Olympique Lyonnias. Lyon fans protested against the local restaurant of late chef Paul Bocuse losing one of its three Michelin stars during the Coupe de le Ligue win against Lille on Tuesday. As of 2017, L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges was one of only 27 establishments in France to
Gerard Lopez has been Lille owner since 2016 and is just scratching the surface of what he and his tech background can bring to the sport. Gerard Lopez is many things. He’s the majority owner of Lille, but he’s also a Spanish entrepreneur who grew up in a soot-covered house next to a steel mill
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Premier League trio eye striker Osimhen Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping tabs on Lille striker Victor Osimhen, according to Sky Sports. Nigeria international Osimhen has scored 12
4:50 PM ET Renato Sanches‘s late goal earned Lille a 2-1 home win against Montpellier as they consolidated third place in Ligue 1 on Friday. Sanches struck the winner with six minutes left after Montpellier’s Andy Delort had cancelled out Jonathan Ikone‘s first-half penalty to put Lille on 31 points from 18 games. They trail
Jose Mourinho explains he will make new mistakes at Tottenham and how he’s learned from previous failures. Mark Ogden says senior players at Tottenham had grown tired of Mauricio Pochettino’s style of leadership. Mark Ogden, Steve Nicol and Dan Thomas debate what Jose Mourinho must accomplish to be a successful hire. Rob Dawson tries to
4:47 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar made his comeback from injury as they enjoyed a 2-0 home win over Lille on Friday to move a provisional 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1. First-half goals from Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria put the hosts ahead and Lille never seriously threatened
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.
Steve Nicol and Craig Burley explain why Man United’s win over Norwich was a sign of progress for the club. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both got on the scoresheet as Manchester United toppled Norwich City 3-1. Brian McBride names his top 3 destinations for Kylian Mbappe, including a potential move to Old Trafford. Shaka
11:25 AM ET Stade Rennais missed out on the opportunity to go top of the Ligue 1 table when they were held 1-1 at home by Lille on Sunday. Adrien Hunou cancelled out Jonathan Ikone‘s second-half strike as Rennes moved up to third on 11 points from six matches, leaving Lille in fifth, one point