Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Borussia Dortmund have signed Erling Haaland, beating Manchester United and Juventus in the race to secure the 19-year-old’s signature. Haaland joins the Bundesliga club from Austrian side FC Salzburg, with his deal set to keep him at Dortmund until
Month: January 2020
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Alejandro Moreno says D.C. United need to think about the big picture if they’re going to pursue Luka Modric. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has tipped compatriots Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior to make successes of themselves with
Victor Sanchez del Amo has been suspended by Malaga. Second-tier Spanish side Malaga suspended coach Victor Sanchez del Amo on Tuesday after a sexually explicit video of him appeared on social media. The 43-year-old ex-Spain midfielder said on his Twitter feed that he had been the victim of harassment and blackmail and the matter
Craig Burley thinks getting rid of ‘charlatan’ players is a top priority at Old Trafford. Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Manchester United defender Ashley Young is in talks with Inter Milan, sources have told ESPN. The 34-year-old could sign for
Sadio Mane was named African Footballer of the Year for 2019 on Tuesday after winning the Champions League with Liverpool and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mane, 27, wins the award for the first time after finishing runner-up to his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt in 2017 and 2018. He
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Serie A hat trick for Juventus on Monday — the TENTH different competition in which he’s scored three goals in a game. Here’s our pick of the best from each one… The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and
Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Frank Leboeuf says qualifying for the Champions League will do more for Chelsea than winning the FA Cup. Chelsea made an overall loss
Sid Lowe believes the mixed views about Arturo Vidal in Spain are largely based on the way he looks. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Barcelona and Aston
Don Hutchison and Craig Burley don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how Arsenal have responded under Mikel Arteta so far. Arsenal overcome Championship leaders Leeds United to move on in the FA Cup. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
10:51 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half hat-trick to lead Serie A champions Juventus to a 4-0 win at home to Cagliari on Monday, taking his tally to eight goals in his last five league games. The Portuguese pounced on a mistake in the Cagliari defence to break the deadlock four minutes after halftime
Don Hutchison says Man United’s counterattacking prowess could lift them to another win over rivals Man City. Steve Nicol says Man City’s inconsistent play could leave the door open for Man United in the Carabao Cup. Steve Nicol examines the latest rumours surrounding Harry Winks, Gini Wijnaldum, Manuel Neuer and more. Stewart Robson believes Manchester
10:56 AM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘s return failed to inspire AC Milan as the fallen giants of Italian soccer were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row. The 38-year-old Swede, who helped Milan win their last major title
The FC guys delve into Alexander Nubel’s move from Schalke to Bayern Munich and what it means for Manuel Neuer. The FC crew explain what it will take for Bayern Munich to close RB Leipzig’s four-point advantage. Manuel Neuer has said the arrival of new goalkeeper Alexander Nubel at Bayern Munich will not feature in
Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84, having played for Germany and Borussia Dortmund. Germany’s 1966 World Cup final goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper was in goal in the Wembley final, which hosts England won 4-2. Ex-England forward Geoff Hurst, whose hat trick
Antoine Kombouare was sacked by Toulouse following their Coupe de France elimination. Toulouse sacked coach Antoine Kombouare on Sunday after Saturday’s humiliating 1-0 Coupe de France round of 64 defeat to amateur side Saint-Pryve-Saint-Hilaire extended the club’s worst-ever run of form. The 56-year-old, who oversaw two wins from his first three matches in charge before
Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen calls for a united anti-racism stance after Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger was abused. Tottenham say there is no evidence that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was racially abused during a Premier League match between the two sides at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month. “The club and the Metropolitan Police have now exhausted all avenues of
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool.
Mark Ogden doesn’t expect many, if any, signings from Man United, but says the club desperately needs them. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. MANCHESTER — Pep Guardiola has urged the Manchester United board to have patience with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer because it is only now