Month: August 2019

La Liga-Serie A Cup: Antoine Griezmann (56′) Barcelona 2-0 Napoli Antoine Griezmann netted his first goal as a Barcelona player in the Catalan side’s 4-0 win over Napoli to secure the La Liga-Serie A Cup in Ann Arbor. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong says he would rather old teammate Donny van de Beek didn’t join
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The ESPN FC crew examine reports that Real Madrid could offer Luka Modric to PSG to bolster their bid for Neymar. Julien Laurens dismisses the possibility of Neymar joining Real Madrid on loan, even if Florentino Perez wants the move to happen. With PSG and Neymar still at odds, Alejandro Moreno says the Ligue 1
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Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop praise Frenkie de Jong’s game, particularly his composure on the ball in the Netherlands’ win over England. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains what it will take for new signing Frenkie de Jong to adjust to life at Barcelona. Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe
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46-year-old Roberto Carlos recreates his famous free kick vs France in 1997. Roberto Carlos has recreated his famous free-kick for Brazil against France in his garden. In the opening game of the 1997 Le Tournoi, Brazilian legend Carlos produced one of the most memorable strikes in football history when he curled a free-kick past goalkeeper
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ESPN FC’s Rob Dawson explains why Mario Mandzukic’s wage demands and Juventus’ inflated transfer fee means the Croatian will remain in Turin. ESPN’s Rob Dawson is at Old Trafford to explain how Man United will cope without Romelu Lukaku, who joins Inter Milan. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Romelu Lukaku will fit perfectly into Antonio
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Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s defence needs to improve despite their 4-1 win over Norwich City in the Premier League opener. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke shares his predictions for the top six, player of the year and top goal scorer for the 2019-20 Premier League season. ESPN FC’s fantasy expert Mark Donaldson returns with his must-have
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8:52 PM ET The Chicago Fire look to secure consecutive wins for just the second time this season on Saturday when they host the struggling Montreal Impact in Bridgeview, Ill. The Fire (6-10-9, 27 points) improved to 1-1-2 in their last four MLS matches by registering their first road victory of the season with a
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Craig Burley and the FC crew weigh in on the reports that Tottenham are close to signing Paulo Dybala from Juventus. Julien Laurens explains why Manchester United’s pursuit of Paulo Dybala stalled and what it means for Romelu Lukaku’s future. Inter notched their first win of the International Champions Cup as Tottenham ended their preseason
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Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe Coutinho’s confidence and Barcelona’s bottom line. Philippe Coutinho will not return to the Premier League this month despite Barcelona offering him to a number of English clubs in recent weeks, sources at the Catalan club have told ESPN FC. Barca had hoped to
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With David Luiz’s move from Chelsea to Arsenal now complete, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines how Unai Emery should set up his new-look defence. Alejandro Moreno feels D.C. United can’t afford to sign the “inconsistent” Mesut Ozil from Arsenal, after sources say the club and player are in talks. Our ESPN FC panel give their
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Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop explain why Bayern Munich’s lack of athleticism at the back will give them problems this season. The FC crew examine the public spat going on at Bayern Munich between Karl-Heinz Rumminegge and Niko Kovac surrounding Leroy Sane. German champions Bayern Munich eased to a 23-0 victory over amateur side FC
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Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn’t have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour. Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny is on the verge of joining Ligue 1 club Bordeaux, sources have told
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