Gab Marcotti breaks down Lionel Messi’s comments towards the Barcelona board following wage cuts for players. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has denied reports linking him with a move to Italian side Inter Milan, branding a story suggesting the contrary a lie. In a post made on his Instagram account on Thursday, he also said that
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Sid Lowe responds to comments made by Toni Kroos who said wage cuts are like a “donation in vain.” Real Madrid have announced that their players, coaches and executives have agreed to temporary pay cuts of between 10 and 20 percent due to the coronavirus pandemic. “This decision, taken by players, coaches and staff, avoids
Two weeks ago, we took a look at how the Premier League’s richest clubs are stocked for the future. Now, it’s time to turn our gaze to the rest of Europe. Looking specifically at what are likely the eight richest clubs in the Spanish Primera Division, the German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and French Ligue
Sid Lowe responds to comments made by Toni Kroos who said wage cuts are like a “donation in vain.” Julien Laurens explains why players have yet to take action on wage cuts despite being ready to donate money. Craig Burley says the players have become scapegoats for the financial problems caused by the pandemic. Fiorentina
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. FIFA has recommended extending players’ contracts which were due to end in June and said it will allow transfer windows to be moved to allow for extensions to the current European season caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it said Tuesday. –
La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. La Liga chief Javier Tebas has heavily criticised Serie A’s finances following talk Inter Milan was a realistic destination for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. Ex-Inter president Massimo Moratti told an Italian radio station that he felt Inter
1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf rips into Karim Benzema for his comments about Olivier Giroud. Julien Laurens says Karim Benzema’s remark that he is “F1” and Olivier Giroud is “kart racing” wasn’t needed. Will Olivier Giroud remain at Chelsea next season or should he seek pastures anew? Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. Gab Marcotti explains why UEFA needs to make a ruling on player contracts if the season is extended. Gab Marcotti reacts to the news that UEFA has suspended all European competitions “until further notice.” Julien Laurens and Craig Burley break down
The Exploding Heads return to detail how footballers across the world are coping with social distancing. Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. It all began at Leyton
La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Sid Lowe details the next steps for La Liga to complete the season in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Atletico Madrid’s players and manager Diego Simeone, the highest-paid coach in the world, have accepted a 70%
Jon Champion spells out reasons why clubs and the Premier League want to complete the season. Jon Champion delves into Juventus’ wishes to not accept the title should the Serie A season be cancelled. European football, currently at a standstill because of the coronavirus, is focusing on a restart in July and August with clubs
Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti make their picks for the best XI of players last names beginning with “B.” Julien Laurens outlines whether Dortmund’s Erling Haaland might be a key target for Real Madrid in the summer. Alejandro Moreno suggests Raul Jimenez would just sit on the bench if he signed for Real Madrid. Lucas
There were two big stories on the front of Catalan sports daily El Mundo Deportivo last Friday. One was Barcelona’s announcement that they are about to unilaterally cut the salaries of the 1,800 people who work for them, players included. The reason, the club claim, is simple: They have to. The other story, as usual,
Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. ESPN’s 2014 World Cup crew describe the emotion and pain that came with the host nation’s defeat vs. Germany. The FC guys recall moments of anger during their playing career while reflecting on Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt. We may
Rob Dawson explains how a spectacular Erling Haaland move to Man United could materialize. Manchester United are ready to rival Real Madrid for Erling Haaland if the striker leaves Borussia Dortmund, sources have told ESPN. Haaland decided against a move to Old Trafford in January, instead choosing to join the Bundesliga side from FC Salzburg.
There are two primary truths in modern European soccer. 1. Possession is nine-tenths of the law. Of the 12 teams averaging at least two points per match in Europe’s five biggest leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1) before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to the coronavirus, eight were enjoying at
Gab Marcotti explains the FIFA regulation that could help Neymar leave PSG and return to Barcelona. Gab Marcotti analyses the logistical hurdles to Barcelona prying Neymar away from PSG given his price tag. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona’s wage cut would be a bad decision for the club. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said
Sid Lowe thinks Marc-Andre ter Stegen should have no qualms about leaving Barca after how he’s been treated. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona’s wage cut would be a bad decision for the club. Gab Marcotti explains the FIFA regulation that could help Neymar leave PSG and return to Barcelona. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has said
Sid Lowe thinks Marc-Andre ter Stegen should have no qualms about leaving Barca after how he’s been treated. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona’s wage cut would be a bad decision for the club. Gab Marcotti explains the FIFA regulation that could help Neymar leave PSG and return to Barcelona. Gab Marcotti outlines the reasons why
Julien Laurens breaks down which Premier League clubs might not want the current season to be completed. Alexis Nunes and Mark Ogden break down how players’ contracts could be affected if leagues play into the summer. Sid Lowe details the next steps for La Liga to complete the season in the midst of the coronavirus
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