A lot can change in a decade. Just 10 short years ago, for instance, Lionel Messi was the dominant player in European soccer, Pep Guardiola was an increasingly influential coach, Cristiano Ronaldo was trying to make a difference with a new team following a lucrative transfer, and money disparities were playing an increasing role in
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The transfer market is often full of mega-money deals, but here are the best who cost absolutely nothing. (You can thank little-known Belgian player Jean-Marc Bosman for allowing players to move for free after 1995.) 10) Esteban Cambiasso to Inter/Leicester One of a couple of players on this list who have excelled as free transfers
Javier Aguirre remembers watching Lionel Messi for the first time in 2002 and had “no doubts” he’d be great. 17-year-old Lionel Messi lists Maradona, Ronaldinho and Pablo Aimar as his idols. Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi is likely to remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil at the club. Five years ago today, Pele said
The long-range shot is dead. Long live the long-range shot. In every Premier League season since 2009-10, there had been at least one goal scored from 35 metres out or beyond. The peak was in 2013-14, when five long-rangers found the back of the net, while the average from 2009-10 through 2017-18 was just under
Quique Setien explains why he won’t be satisfied if Barcelona win the La Ligations title by default. Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi is likely to remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil at the club. Gab Marcotti believes Barcelona will need to sell Philippe Coutinho if they seriously want to re-sign Neymar. Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre
Julien Laurens explains why all the big clubs in Europe including Real Madrid want Eduardo Camavinga. Sid Lowe sees a future for Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez with former manager Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. Ale Moreno breaks down whether James Rodriguez or Gareth Bale is the better option for Inter Miami. Sid Lowe responds to comments
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds
Ale Moreno analyses Luka Jovic’s struggles at Real Madrid and why he presents a difficult choice for the club. Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic will have to testify before prosecutors in Serbia over claims he breached his coronavirus quarantine, according to reports in the country. Serbian broadcaster Pink and newspaper Kurir both reported on Wednesday
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Sid Lowe explains how suspending football has brought Barcelona’s long-standing problems to light. Barcelona coach Quique Setien joked he’s spending his time in lockdown dreaming of parading the Champions League trophy in front of the cows in his home village.
Only one man in the history of football has presided over the gigantic and historic achievement of his club winning a second league, domestic cup and Champions League Treble. That fabled podium for Treble winners has been attainable since the birth of the European Cup, 63 long years ago. Only seven clubs (Celtic, Ajax, PSV
Barcelona will take legal action against Emili Rousaud after the club’s former vice president claimed a high-ranking executive has been taking money out of the club. Barca have also announced a restructuring of the board of directors after Rousaud, along with five other directors, announced his resignation last week as the institutional crisis at the
Watch on as this amazing sculpture of Lionel Messi’s face is recreated perfectly. Sid Lowe analyses Lionel Messi’s demeanor over the last few months to explain the star’s discontent at Barca. Ivan Rakitic has said he’s not a “sack of potatoes” that Barcelona can do whatever they want with, and stressed his desire to finish
Frank Leboeuf explains what made legend Franz Beckenbauer so special and why he was his idol. The Exploding Heads return to settle the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate by saddling both with 10 goalkeepers as teammates. Football today is flooded with world-class stars. If not for the incomprehensible brilliance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the
ESPN Where Ronaldinho ranks among the best players ever ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry
Craig Burley looks back on Barcelona’s UCL final win vs. Man United and says he’s never seen a better side. Ale Moreno says Barca’s stance on Philippe Coutinho is clear with the ‘major loss’ they’d take on selling him. Gab Marcotti breaks down Lionel Messi’s comments towards the Barcelona board following wage cuts for players.
Sid Lowe analyses Lionel Messi’s demeanor over the last few months to explain the star’s discontent at Barca. Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has said Lautaro Martinez will remain at the club despite interest from Barcelona and Real
Many players reach star status after big-money moves from one club to another. But here are the best who came up through their club system to become elite players. Have a guess how old Donnarumma is. He made his first-team debut for Milan in 2015, almost instantly becoming a regular, so that might help you
Craig Burley looks back on Barcelona’s UCL final win vs. Man United and says he’s never seen a better side. Sid Lowe dives into Barcelona’s reported interest in Neymar in light of players taking wage cuts. Ale Moreno says Barca’s stance on Philippe Coutinho is clear with the ‘major loss’ they’d take on selling him.
ESPN Ogden defends Henry omission from all-time Prem XI ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of
ESPN Burley: Bundesliga resuming season is immoral ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of memorabilia. Giuseppe
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