Steve Nicol considers whether RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would move to Liverpool in the near future. Shaka Hislop is in studio to make the case for his latest power rankings, which have Bayern above Leipzig. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has not ruled out leaving RB Leipzig this summer amid links with Premier League
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Shaka Hislop examines the dynamics at play between Lionel Messi and director of football Eric Abidal at Barca. Barcelona coach Quique Setien says all he can do is focus on football, everything else is “out of his control.” Gab Marcotti outlines how the current rift between Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal could progress at Barcelona.
Don Hutchison says Bayern Munich are starting to put all the pieces together in the league and cup competitions. Former Liverpool CEO Ian Ayre talks through some of his most notable signings during his time with the club. The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer!
The FC panel don’t foresee 30 year old Odion Ighalo having much of an impact for Manchester United. Steve Nicol says Man United adding Odion Ighalo shows the club’s desperation and its declining brand power. Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has said he took a pay-cut in order to facilitate his deadline-day transfer to Old
The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day: TOP STORY: Maddison to snub United for new Leicester deal? Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is close to signing a lucrative new deal with the Foxes,
Julien Laurens explains why Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Levante was more important than it seemed. Ale Moreno praises Barcelona for their strong first-half, but is still skeptical of their ability to hold a lead. Shaka Hislop leaves Barcelona out of his Power Rankings after losing to Valencia 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Lionel Messi
Beside Bruno Fernandes, Shaka Hislop sees one other positive for Manchester United from their draw vs. Wolves. A scoreless draw means Man United and Wolves miss a chance to gain crucial points towards the top four. Shaka Hislop says Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United debut vs. Wolves was ‘nothing to write home about’. Steve Nicol says
After all the fun in England on Jan. 31 and the variety of winners and losers around the Premier League this winter, it’s time to rate the teams that met their needs around Europe and those who fell far short of expectations. WINNERS Borussia Dortmund Seven goals, 133 minutes… and just £17 million (€22.5m). Dortmund
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop react to Kylian Mbappe’s scrap with Thomas Tuchel after being subbed off. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has played down reports of a row between him and forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. France international Mbappe took issue with the German substituting him during Saturday’s 5-0 home win over Montpellier in
Ale Moreno delves into how Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will fare in their 2020 MLS openers. Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer pokes fun at ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez, who won MLS Cup with Schmetzer in 2016. An emotional Brian Schmetzer says Seattle found their footing in the second half to become MLS champions. The Seattle
Shaka Hislop questions how Kepa will react to Frank Lampard benching him for Willy Caballero. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hails Antonio Rudiger after the defender’s brace vs. Leicester City. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger scores twice as they play out a 2-2 draw at Leicester. Willian would prefer to sign a new contract with Chelsea than
Julien Laurens reports on the gulf hindering Edinson Cavani’s move from PSG to Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has spoken out after the club failed to land Edinson Cavani during the January transfer window. “I think it’s shameful the situation of some players with their agents and relatives” he said, speaking after Atletico’s
Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez joins the ESPN FC set only to be laughed at for his penalty technique. Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. Atlanta United has given up another key player from its 2018 MLS Cup team, selling popular midfielder Hector “Tito” Villalba to Paraguay’s
Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. Borussia Dortmund have signed Emre Can on loan from Juventus with the deal set to be made
Julien Laurens says history between Chelsea and Antonio Conte could impact the striker’s move to Serie A. Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dries Mertens won’t be joining the club in the January transfer window and Olivier Giroud won’t leave. Giroud, 33,
The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day: – Transfer grades: Man United get a ‘D’ for Ighalo– Miller: The good, the bad, and … Man United– O’Hanlon: How Liverpool dominate transfer ‘value’
Ale Moreno says there’s a lot of work to be done before the United States can be called a soccer powerhouse. Gregg Berhalter explains his approach to recruiting dual nationals as Uly Llanez trains with the USMNT. Alejandro Bedoya opens up to ESPN about the state of the USMNT and whether there has been progress
Julien Laurens says Luis Suarez’s injury is good for Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi’s relationship. The Exploding heads join “ITK Steve” to get more tricks of the trade for deadline day transfer reporting. Shaka Hislop is a little bemused at Barcelona’s late push to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. Alejandro Moreno explains why Valencia’s
By Julien Laurens and Alex Kirkland Shaka Hislop dives into the obstacles standing between Gareth Bale and a return to Tottenham. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Stewart Robson doesn’t see why Tottenham would sign Krzysztof Piatek as a temporary replacement for
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Carabao Cup: Nemanja Matic (76′) Man City 0-1 Man United. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop praises Man
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