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
A wild weekend of football, and there’s a fantastic bunch of numbers to sift through. ESPN brings you the best of the lot. Premier League Liverpool maintained their imperious form with a come-from-behind win against Tottenham, Manchester United finally remembered what it is like to win away from home in the league, Arsenal were held
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
Janusz Michallik and Ross Dyer believe Barcelona’s new boys are starting to click after their 3-0 win at Eibar. Sid Lowe looks at the possibility of El Clasico being moved from the Camp Nou to Miami, Florida. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they might affect La Liga.
12:00 PM ET Napoli failed to gain ground on Serie A pacesetters Juventus and Inter Milan as they were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling SPAL on Sunday. Arkadiusz Milik put Napoli in front early in the first half but Carlo Ancelotti’s side were soon pegged back by a Jasmin Kurtic strike. Substitute Fabian
Another wild weekend in the Premier League saw Arsenal’s failings on and off the field laid bare, Liverpool’s title credentials enhanced yet again and Leicester show they’re the real deal after scoring nine at Southampton. We get you caught up on the action with the Weekend Review. JUMP TO: The end of Emery and Xhaka?
2:58 PM ET BERLIN, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Borussia Moenchengladbach scrambled to a 4-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga and move a point clear of second-placed Bayern Munich. Marcus Thuram tapped in a Breel Embolo cutback in the 28th minute and Oscar Wendt drilled in the Foals’
5:57 PM ET PARIS, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe each scored a brace as Paris St Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to eight points with a 4-0 crushing of bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. Argentine striker Icardi and France
11:11 AM ET Juventus dropped points for just the second time this season in Serie A when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Lecce on Saturday. Paulo Dybala‘s penalty put the champions in front early in the second half but Lecce captain Marco Mancosu quickly replied with a spot kick of his own.
Steve Nicol says Liverpool should be considered Premier League favourites after dominating Tottenham. LIVERPOOL, England — It was Mohamed Salah who stroked home the 75th-minute penalty that secured a 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham at Anfield — a win that restored the leaders’ six-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. Jordan Henderson’s 52nd-minute goal —