Dayot Upamecano saw red this weekend as RasenBallsport Leipzig’s faint title hopes faded further in a draw with Paderborn, while Cameroon’s Pierre Kunde Malong was among the goals again as Mainz pulled clear of the dropzone with victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. It’s been a frustrating return to action for Leipzig centre-back Upamecano, who was initially
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ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
Dortmund’s Erling Haaland opens up on his idols and how much he learnt from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde. Shaka Hislop must choose whether he would rather try and stop a penalty from Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles as his son recreates Ronaldo’s famous goal shout. Cristiano Ronaldo’s kids join
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has been ordered to pay €16.5 million to former side Sporting Club for unilaterally terminating his contract in 2018. The ruling was made by Portugal’s Court of Arbitration for Sport — Tribunal Arbitral do Desporto (TAS). The
Iker Casillas’ home in Portugal has been raided. Iker Casillas has said he is “absolutely calm” after his home was among those targeted in a series of raids on football clubs, directors, agents and players by Portuguese authorities investigating alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Police officers and tax inspectors searched 76 locations across Portugal
Iker Casillas is likely to confirm his retirement from football after a 21-year career. Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has announced his intention to run for the role of president of the Spanish FA, a move that is set to lead to him retiring from professional football as a player. Casillas, who
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Carabao Cup: Nemanja Matic (76′) Man City 0-1 Man United. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop praises Man
Julien Laurens questions whether Man United need Bruno Fernandes and whether he can play with Paul Pogba. Shaka Hislop questions whether Harry Maguire demands more respect at Man United than David De Gea. Jurgen Klopp says it’s strange for a club like Man United to take such a defensive approach to matches. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Don Hutchison likes Borussia Dortmund’s move for Erling Haaland, but says the club has more pressing needs. Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Julian Weigl has agreed to join Portuguese champions Benfica, leaving Borussia Dortmund after four-and-a-half-years at the club. “I would like to
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
Manchester City celebrated winning the 2018-19 Premier League title after a thrilling back and forth battle with Liverpool throughout the season. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reflects on his side’s path to a second consecutive Premier League title, and the competition they faced from Liverpool. (edited) A comprehensive list of all the possible European qualifiers