Late Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller goals rescued Bayern Munich vs. Bochum in the DFB Pokal. Holders Bayern Munich recovered from an own goal to avoid a humiliating German Cup second-round exit to second division VfL Bochum after two late strikes secured a 2-1 win on Tuesday. Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller scored in the
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12:21 AM ET Oct 30 (Reuters) – Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said it was important to show belief in his young players after their dispiriting 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in their Premier League opener. Lampard, Chelsea’s record goalscorer, took over as manager in July with the club under a FIFA transfer ban that
BARCELONA — Lionel Messi was at his vintage best on Tuesday as he scored two and set up two more in Barcelona’s 5-1 thumping of Real Valladolid that moved them back to the top of La Liga. Valladolid’s Kiko Olivas cancelled out Clement Lenglet‘s second-minute opener at Camp Nou before the Messi magic began. He
Don Hutchison says Ashley Young not Marcus Rashford should be taking Manchester United’s penalty kicks. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both got on the scoresheet as Manchester United toppled Norwich City 3-1. Steve Nicol and Craig Burley explain why Man United’s win over Norwich was a sign of progress for the club. Brian McBride names
Craig Burley says Granit Xhaka is unfit to be Arsenal captain and explains why Sokratis is the better option. Arsenal has a potential winning goal ruled out after video review in a 2-2 draw vs. Crystal Palace. Craig Burley says Arsenal subbing off its captain in two consecutive games shows dysfunction at the club. Stewart
Is this the greatest final four in MLS playoff history? The conference finals feature the best team in the 2019 regular season, as well as the last three MLS Cup winners. So who is set to reach this year’s final on Nov. 10 (3 p.m. ET, ABC)? As LAFC prepares to host Seattle Sounders and Toronto
Craig Burley explains why a plethora of injuries is only one reason Neymar’s time at PSG has been a failure. Brazil captain Dani Alves has said international teammate Neymar has the “sensibility of a child” and must change his ways in order to be respected. Both players are friends and have been teammates at Barcelona and
Stewart Robson presents his top five players in the world, but questions arise over some glaring omissions. With both Juventus and Inter drawing this weekend, Ale Moreno feels both sides will be kicking themselves. The FC crew discuss whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Miralem Pjanic should take free kicks for Juventus. Juventus and Portugal superstar Cristiano
Shaka Hislop doesn’t see much promise from Real Madrid after a shocking loss to Mallorca. Brian McBride names his top 3 destinations for Kylian Mbappe, including a potential move to Old Trafford. Steve Nicol praises embattled Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ performance against Galatasaray. Always blame Gareth Bale! The Exploding Heads preview Galatasaray vs. Real
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Man United ready to go for Sancho Manchester
Lazio emerge 2-1 winners vs. Fiorentina thanks to Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Fiorentina winger Franck Ribery has been handed a three-match ban and a €20,000 fine from Serie A for pushing an official after their 2-1 loss to Lazio on Sunday. Ribery, 36, was angered by a decision to award
Koke has suffered a loss of form with Atletico Madrid this season. Hang on a minute, is that … are they whistling Koke? Koke, the kid in that photo with his idol, Fernando Torres, aged 10? Koke, the boy who joined Atletico Madrid at 6? Koke, who’s still there 21 years later? That Koke? The
Steve Nicol and Craig Burley explain why Man United’s win over Norwich was a sign of progress for the club. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both got on the scoresheet as Manchester United toppled Norwich City 3-1. Brian McBride names his top 3 destinations for Kylian Mbappe, including a potential move to Old Trafford. Shaka
There were a few groans at the lack of imagination when Crystal Palace parted with STG2.5 million to take Jordan Ayew back to Selhurst Park permanently, but the Ghana international continued to silence the doubters with a second-half equaliser as the Eagles held Arsenal 2-2 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The 28-year-old hasn’t had the
Steve Nicol and Brian McBride disagree on the effect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about MLS. Craig Burley responds to LAFC manager Bob Bradley telling ESPN’s Sebastian Salazar to “get lost” after El Trafico. Brian McBride is fuming after Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed ‘nobody will remember what MLS is’ if he leaves. LAFC’s Carlos Vela and LA
Missed some of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Breaking down LFC-Spurs | Bad weekend for Juve | We need to fix Premier League VAR | Was that David Silva’s goal? |
Craig Burley explains how the return of multiple players from injury helped Liverpool power past Genk. Liverpool produced a devastating attacking display to ease past Racing Genk 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday but manager Jurgen Klopp said he had not enjoyed it and was left wondering where his team was at afterward. Alex
Janusz Michallik feels Bayern are a “rudderless ship” and should go after Jose Mourinho. Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common — their lack of defensive structure. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses whether “Mr. Bayern” Thomas Muller will actually leave the club in January. Niko Kovac has said his Bayern
Steve Nicol praises embattled Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ performance against Galatasaray. Shaka Hislop doesn’t see much promise from Real Madrid after a shocking loss to Mallorca. Sid Lowe looks at the possibility of El Clasico being moved from the Camp Nou to Miami, Florida. Alejandro Moreno says Kylian Mbappe can learn from Neymar about
Christian Pulisic made the most of his start with a hat trick in Chelsea’s 4-2 win at Burnley. Craig Burley says Christian Pulisic’s confidence should grow after getting Frank Lampard’s vote of confidence. Ale Moreno compares the early-season form of two young players who moved for big money in the transfer window. Janusz Michallik praises