Julien Laurens explains why how the coronavirus’ impact on football should result in delaying Euro 2020. Gab Marcotti outlines the complexities of postponing Euro 2020 until next year due to coronavirus. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop feel the correct decision has been made to suspend all major leagues in Europe. With football matches cancelled across
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Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? From a derby full of talking points between Manchester United and Manchester City, more coronavirus cancellations/postponements to a three-team title race in Italy that just became a two-horse race, Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday
12:20 PM ET Valencia restored some pride by beating Real Betis 2-1 at home in La Liga on Saturday to earn their first win in six matches in all competitions. Kevin Gameiro put Valencia ahead on the hour mark with a thumping strike in off the post from outside the area while captain Dani Parejo
Shaka Hislop likes Christian Eriksen’s move to Inter, but says Spurs “don’t have a replacement” for him. Sid Lowe lays out his reservations about whether Christian Eriksen actually wanted to end up at Inter. Jose Mourinho says Tottenham can’t be blamed for the status of Christian Eriksen’s pending move to Inter. Gab Marcotti responds to
12:22 PM ET Atletico Madrid moved back into the top four in La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday as they recorded back-to-back league victories for the first time since the beginning of September. Substitute Angel Correa put Atletico in front in the 58th minute, chasing down defender Alex Moreno
6:00 PM ET Real Madrid passed up the chance to go clear at the top of La Liga after slip-ups from title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, when they could only draw 0-0 at home to struggling Real Betis on a difficult Saturday for Spain’s top three sides. Real were full of confidence after hammering