Month: July 2019

3:43 AM ET Atletico Madrid edged Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara 5-4 on penalties at the International Champions Cup on Tuesday after the teams finished scoreless in regulation time on a sweltering night in Arlington. Goalkeeper Antonio Adan was the difference for Atletico as he saved what would have been the game winning penalty for Chivas and
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With David De Gea reportedly close to a new Manchester United deal, the FC crew discuss his merits for a big contract and a shot at the captaincy. Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood comes of the bench to earn a 1-0 win over Inter Milan. International Champions Cup: Greenwood(78′) Manchester United 1-0 Inter Milan. To
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Paul Mariner sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including a potential key loss for Manchester City and Keylor Navas’ future at Real Madrid. HONG KONG — Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City against “false” accusations in the Chinese media that the club were disrespectful to their hosts during a preseason to trip to Shanghai. City,
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Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved. Cruz Azul head coach Pedro Caixinha believes the inaugural Leagues Cup between Liga MX and MLS clubs could become stronger than the CONCACAF Champions League and admitted that he once interviewed for
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Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about. With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Sadio Mane will return to Liverpool after a two-week break following the club’s
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Craig Burley says Arsenal can’t afford to sign top talent, and that won’t change until the Kroenke family no longer owns the club. Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour tells ESPN the key to getting the best out of Mesut Ozil is for Unai Emery to build the team around him. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson says
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On the one year anniversary of their World Cup triumph, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens delves into the chances this France side will win more silverware. France international forward Nabil Fekir has completed a move to Real Betis from Lyon, the clubs announced on Monday. The contract runs through 2023, with the Lyon saying the deal
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Sergi Busquets’ uncharacteristic error in defence gifted Tammy Abraham the opening goal for Chelsea against Barcelona. New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann went down injured just 17 minutes into his debut against Chelsea in Japan. With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to get Neymar
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Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after being accused of raping a woman in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after a woman accused him of raping her at his Palms Hotel & Casino penthouse suite in 2009. Prosecutor Steve Wolfson said in a statement Monday that after reviewing a new police investigation, he
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Major League Soccer: Marco Fabian (11′) Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire The Chicago Fire have acquired former United States international defender Jonathan Bornstein from Isreali club Maccabi Netanya, the club has announced. – When does the transfer window close?– All major completed transfer deals Bornstein, 34, joins the club after the Fire paid Columbus Crew SC
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addresses David De Gea’s contract situation and what the future holds for the current Man United squad. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke explains why Harry Maguire would be good business for Manchester United, even at Leicester’s £80 million valuation. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol examine how Harry Maguire would impact Man
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