With professional sports hit hard by the global pandemic, leagues without salary caps — like most of the football world — are bringing them back up in conversation as a way to ensure stability. German FA president Fritz Keller says it’s something “they have to think about,” and the reasons are pretty straightforward. Wages are
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ESPN Cristiano Ronaldo banks home chip shot 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 to
Julien Laurens pours cold water on the rumours Dortmund’s Erling Haaland could join PSG in the near future. Jose del Valle explains why there is no question PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas is Central America’s best player. Ander Herrera explains what it’s been like to play and train with Kylian Mbappe since moving to PSG. Frank
ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
Joshua Kimmich’s goal gives Bayern Munich the win and a seven-point lead over rivals Borussia Dortmund. Shaka Hislop assesses Erling Haaland’s subpar performance in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich. Craig Burley wonders if Roman Burki should have saved Joshua Kimmich’s winning goal for Bayern Munich. Craig Burley questions Lucien Favre’s decisions in Dortmund’s
ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
Julien Laurens highlights the highs and lows of the Ligue 1 season. Rennes striker M’Baye Niang has been fined €1,500 for breaking social distancing rules in France to watch horse racing. Niang, who enjoyed a loan spell in the Premier League with Watford in 2016-17, was caught by stewards entering the Marseille Pont-de-Vivaux racecourse to watch
ESPN Could Werner displace Firmino, Mane or Salah at Liverpool? 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
Football had a complex relationship with social media even before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Its biggest strength is its biggest weakness: the real time, almost entirely unfiltered interaction between anyone, anywhere in the world. The likes of Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat theoretically offer an endless stream of opinion to simultaneously inspire, reinforce, undermine and exasperate its
Jaap Stam explains why the FC Cincinnati job appealed to him and reacts to his hire announcement going viral. FC Cincinnati boss Jaap Stam has told ESPN that he thought the wrong picture used for his announcement was a prank. The former Manchester United player was hired last week but the Major League Soccer club
2:20 PM ET Bayern Munich padded their lead over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win in front of no fans at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday. Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring for Bayern just before half-time, chipping Roman Burki with the Dortmund keeper only able to tip the ball into the back
Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to
Gab Marcotti breaks down the latest transfer rumour involving Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho. Gab Marcotti explains Odion Ighalo’s contract situation at Manchester United. Don Hutchison has no problem with Man United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting bad apples out of the locker room. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Paul Pogba and Marcus
Mark Ogden analyses Leroy Sane’s situation at Manchester City and whether a move to Bayern Munich is possible. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber explains how the club are dealing with player fears on return to training. Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy said he has taken up painting during lockdown. The Frenchman has admitted he has
Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. Zlatan Ibrahimovic injured his calf while training for the anticipated restart of Serie A with AC Milan on Monday. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on
Noah Sarenren-Bazee and Achraf Hakimi found the net as the German Bundesliga continues to pick up pace after the two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nigeria’s Bazee had hitherto struggled to make his mark in the league since making his debut for Hannover in the German top flight back in the 2015-16 season. He
The German Bundesliga’s return to action following the coronavirus shutdown has been successful so far, with goals galore and plenty of plaudits for their safety protocols and preparation to boot. Tuesday’s game at Signal Iduna’s Park is the biggest one yet, as Bayern visit Dortmund (Kickoff: 12.30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. ET GMT) in a battle
Julien Laurens feels that June 19th or 26th are more realistic dates for restarting the Premier League. Gab Marcotti breaks down the latest transfer rumour involving Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy in London but is open to a move abroad for his next job. The Premier League is
They are the two most dramatic Champions League finals of the modern era: Manchester United’s stoppage-time victory against Bayern Munich to seal the Treble in 1999 and the so-called “Miracle of Istanbul,” when Liverpool overturned a 3-0 half-time deficit against AC Milan to win their fifth European Cup in 2005. One was achieved by a
Gab Marcotti discusses Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona and if Edinson Cavani could replace him. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop discusses how the frequency of games will affect Barcelona and Real Madrid in the title race. Barcelona are racing against the clock to bring in around €70 million in player sales before the end of
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