Gab Marcotti examines Barcelona’s pursuit of Inter striker Lautaro Martinez amid transfer market uncertainty. Gab Marcotti reveals why Miralem Pjanic’s swap deal from Juventus to Barcelona may be held up. Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. Staff in full bio-hazard gear disinfected the Barcelona player’s
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The first weekend back in the Bundesliga was one of mixed emotions. Football had returned, and with it came familiar reminders of the game the world loves — the thrill of a Julian Brandt flick or the drama of Freiburg having a goal disallowed late by VAR against RB Leipzig. But with no fans in
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the football world, the transfer market will change radically. Clubs are likely to turn to loan and swap deals rather than paying up front for a player, so we look back at some of the best and worst loan moves ever in Europe. THE BEST 10. Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Cesar Azpilicueta rates his own FIFA ability and how good the virtual FIFA 20 Azpilicueta
Alejandro Moreno considers whether USMNT’S Sergino Dest can make the leap to Barcelona if they come calling. The agent for U.S. international Sergino Dest said that Barcelona have not made official offers for his client despite their recent interest in the Ajax full-back, and that Bayern Munich are keen to swoop in. – Stream new episodes of ESPN
ESPN Can’t expect Haaland ‘to be like Obama’ with public speaking 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,
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber explains how the club are dealing with player fears on return to training. Gab and Juls discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comments regarding personal agendas at Man United. Frank Leboeuf suggests players who refuse to train despite all the protocols should be okay without pay. Julien Laurens says Man United have
Newly appointed FC Cincinnati manager Jaap Stam shares his excitement and outlook for his new club. Ex-Man United player Jaap Stam shares his vision for FC Cincinnati after being named the MLS club’s new coach. FC Cincinnati posted the wrong photo in its tweet announcing the hiring of former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam. –
ESPN Ogden responds to Danny Rose’s ‘lab rats’ comments 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
Julien Laurens commends La Liga for trying a different plan for restarting the season. Sid Lowe explains some of the roadblocks La Liga will have to work around when action resumes in June. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois insists his side are raring to go when the season restarts. Sid Lowe explains the process of La
Jan Aage Fjortoft looks ahead to a “huge few days” in the Bundesliga starting with Wolfsburg vs. Dortmund. United States hopeful Giovanni Reyna is back in the Borussia Dortmund squad ahead of their trip to in-form Wolfsburg on Saturday, BVB coach Lucien Favre has said. Reyna was set for his first start for Dortmund in
Once tipped as football’s first potential billion-dollar player, Vincent Pericard’s life took an unexpected turn. One well-intentioned text message changed Vincent Pericard’s life, inadvertently triggering a sequence of events that led to a series of self-destructive actions and thoughts. In the space of four years, the footballer went from training with Zinedine Zidane and playing
ESPN Can’t expect Haaland ‘to be like Obama’ with public speaking 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,
9:15 AM ET BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) – Bayern Munich players must work harder to motivate each other to maintain a winning mentality while playing in empty stadiums, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of
ESPN Burley: Aurier breaking guidelines is ‘idiotic behaviour’ 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
Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward can be prone to hyperbole, but his latest statement about the financial landscape facing not only his club, one of the biggest in the world, but football in general, should be taken as a blunt reality check of what is facing the game as it attempts to reemerge
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United face a battle to land their top target, Pep Guardiola was slapped on his head during training, and Monaco face a big sale. PLUS: Barcelona stars have been winning … on the horses.
Ex-Man United player Jaap Stam shares his vision for FC Cincinnati after being named the MLS club’s new coach. Taylor Twellman explains the importance of the MLS-Liga MX rivalry after the MLS All-Star Game was cancelled. Sporting KC head coach Peter Vermes says it’s time for MLS players to get back on the field. Weston
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Chelsea have not put a timescale on N’Golo Kante‘s return to group training after the midfielder expressed his reservations about attending sessions amid the coronavirus pandemic, sources have told ESPN. The 29-year-old is not taking part in Thursday’s activity at the
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains why the Bundesliga’s return brought relief for other leagues hoping to restart. Gab Marcotti believes clubs should make a deal with TV companies if they cannot afford to refund fans. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Gab Marcotti is impressed with AGF’s approach to
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