Paul Mariner expects a number of young England players to cement their spots in the Euro 2020 squad. Shaka Hislop is in awe of Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern striker netted again in the thrashing of Dortmund. Gab Marcotti doesn’t buy Antonio Conte walking back his comments after Inter’s loss to Borussia Dortmund. Gab Marcotti
Shaka Hislop explains why Dani Alves was right to say Neymar has the “sensibility of a child.” Julien Laurens thinks Kylian Mbappe’s value will only go up and Real Madrid cannot afford to wait to sign him. Julien Laurens expects Edinson Cavani to look for another opportunity in Europe rather than a move to MLS.
The FC crew are flabbergasted that Granit Xhaka said “he cannot play” against Leicester. Craig Burley calls Unai Emery and Arsenal “weak” for having made ever made Granit Xhaka captain of the club. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could return to the team when they host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, manager Unai Emery
Landon Donovan fully supports the decision to have the MLS All-Stars face the best players in Liga MX. Liga MX president Enrique Bonilla switched to Spanish to say some choice words about the 2020 MLS All Star game. The Chicago Fire unveiled its new badge and brand identity on Thursday, ahead of next season’s move
After Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, Rob Dawson wonders if he’ll be hovering over the Man United job. Atletico Madrid have joined AC Milan in the race sign to Nemanja Matic from Manchester United in January, sources have told ESPN FC. The Serbia midfielder, who completed a £40 million move to Old Trafford from Chelsea in July
By Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Ale Moreno says it’s “refreshingly honest” Gareth Bale said he enjoys playing for Wales more than Real Madrid. Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez could miss El Clasico after a freak
How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Gareth Bale‘s agent has told ESPN FC he has “no worries” about how Real Madrid fans will react to his “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order” flag celebration. Wales captain Bale was pictured laughing with
Marcus Rashford is happy with his current form but still thinks he is a few years away from being at his best. Paul Mariner feels Marcus Rashford needs consistency from the Man United squad in order to be successful. After Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, Rob Dawson wonders if he’ll be hovering over the Man United job.
Gab Marcotti says it’s a “seminal moment” for Napoli after the players opted not to go into a club retreat. There’s a case to be made that no team needed the international break more than Napoli. It represented a chance to escape the tension around the club, cool off and decompress. But now it is
Julien Laurens explains why Eric Abidal is already talking about pursuing Neymar again next summer. Ale Moreno is surprised by Antoine Griezmann and Didier Deschamps’ comments about Griezmann’s role at Barca. Sergi Roberto speaks on behalf of Barca and UNICEF regarding World Children’s Day on the 30th anniversary. Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has sent a
Liverpool fans have been able to enjoy the international break, basking in the glory of an eight-point lead over Chelsea and Leicester City. But boy are they lucky to be so far in front! ESPN and the team led by Dr. Thomas Curran, at the London School of Economics, compile the Luck Index to examine how
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 STORY: Bayern Munich go after Parrott German giants Bayern Munich are set to make an effort to try
Back in 2018, Jose Mourinho walked out on the media demanding respect after Man United’s heavy defeat to Spurs. With Spurs and Jose Mourinho reaching a deal, the FC panel wonder how Mourinho will fit at the club. The bookies’ favourite to take over for Mauricio Pochettino is Jose Mourinho. Would he make Spurs better?
Djordje Mihailovic enjoyed a breakout 2019 with the Fire and the USMNT. Chicago Fire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic is training with German second division side Nurnberg, the two clubs have confirmed. Nurnberg posted a tweet on Tuesday saying the 21-year-old United States international had spent a “few days” at the club during MLS’ offseason break. Mit
ESPN FC 100 is back, and our annual ranking of the best men’s players and managers in the world right now made something abundantly clear: Liverpool rule. The Merseyside club took home more than a few top honors, followed by Premier League defending champions Manchester City and, oh yeah, this Average Joe who plies his
How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Aaron Ramsey seals Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification in winner-takes-all fashion. Watch Euro Qualifying on ESPN+. Real Madrid have labelled Gareth Bale‘s “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order” flag celebration “a joke in very bad taste,”
Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have not performed consistently despite being talented. Janusz Michallik says Man United aren’t capable of top four after their loss to Bournemouth. Julien Laurens looks at whether Manchester United could let Paul Pogba go back to Serie A in January. Manchester United are considering a January move
Tottenham have sacked Mauricio Pochettino as manager, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN FC that Jose Mourinho is at the top of the club’s wish list to take over. “We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the board has taken lightly, nor in
Wales move to third and keep pace with Croatia and Hungary in Group E. Watch Euro Qualifying on ESPN+. Ale Moreno says it’s “refreshingly honest” Gareth Bale said he enjoys playing for Wales more than Real Madrid. Gareth Bale has described the cult chant adopted by Wales fans that aims a dig at Real Madrid
Ale Moreno chooses his top three targets for Inter Miami. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. Inter Miami CF signed former United States international forward Jerome Kiesewetter ahead of their 2020 MLS debut. The 26-year-old played for USL side El Paso Locomotive in 2019 and is the second striker signed by the club. “Jerome