Alexander Nubel, 23, will join Bayern Munich this summer. Bayern Munich have signed a precontract agreement with Schalke goalkeeper and captain Alexander Nubel, who will move to the Bundesliga champions on a free transfer on July 1. Nubel, 23, had been linked with a number of top clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona, after Schalke failed
Month: January 2020
Real Madrid beat Getafe 3-0 on Saturday to start the year with their first win in four games thanks to an own goal from keeper David Soria, and efforts from Raphael Varane and Luka Modric. Soria diverted Ferland Mendy‘s cross into his own net under pressure from Varane, while at the other end Thibaut Courtois
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. BRIGHTON, England — What did we all realistically expect from Chelsea at the beginning of the season? This was a team with a new
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Midfielder Arturo Vidal‘s decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team,
Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Matteo Bonetti joins the FC crew to delve into Inter Milan’s chances of dethroning title holders Juventus. Juventus have signed Sweden international
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal, Tottenham could fight for Lemar Both Arsenal and Tottenham will have had their ears pricked after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Juve dangle Rabiot, Real offer Kroos for Pogba Whilst a cloud of mystery continues to swirl over the future of Manchester United’s Paul
The FA Cup third round signals the entrance of the Premier League and Championship clubs to the tournament. Nick Miller previews the action, which kicks off this weekend on ESPN+, focusing on some of the bigger games and storylines to watch for. JUMP TO: Will Rooney announce himself back into English football? | Will history
Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. One of the toughest tickets in Atlanta will be slightly easier to come by in 2020 as Atlanta United FC will go to full capacity at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for six games in the upcoming MLS season. The team opened the
By Moises Llorens, Sam Marsden The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC looks back on Barcelona’s dominant performance in the 2011 Champions League final against Man United. Arthur Melo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen both returned to training with Barcelona this week injured and
Ian Darke says Paul Pogba’s tenure at Man United has run its course and the club needs to move on from him. MANCHESTER — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Paul Pogba is being kept out by a fresh ankle injury rather than the problem which sidelined him for more than two months.
The FC crew question if Zlatan will have enough service to surpass the bookmakers’ line of goals for Milan. The FC crew share their doubts about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ability to be the focal point of Milan’s attack. Julien Laurens says Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 38 years old goes against the club’s policy. Shaka Hislop
2:18 PM ET Manchester City knocked off Everton in the Premier League on New Year’s Day with a 2-1 win on the back of a Gabriel Jesus brace. Pep Guardiola rotated his side ahead of the match, with Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and David Silva all on the bench as the team navigated the busy
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Liverpool restored their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory
With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Mason Greenwood and Man United’s forwards as he discusses the January window. Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Lyon’s Moussa Dembele after the Ligue 1 side released
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey can vividly recall the day he was on the open-top bus that was welcomed back to the city by 250,000 supporters, the day after the 1998 FA Cup Final against Arsenal. As it snaked towards St James’s Park, there was a sea of black-and-white shirts, all the
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson say Frank Lampard and Chelsea need to play with four at the back. With the January transfer approaching, Stewart Robson details the areas where Chelsea can add reinforcements. Three fans were arrested for
Steve Nicol says MLS will keep thriving without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his impact on the league. The LA Galaxy have acquired former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua from Stuttgart, the club announced on Thursday. Insua, 30, will occupy an international roster spot. “Emiliano is an experienced defender who has played for decorated clubs throughout the world,”
With another year — and another decade — behind us, we decided to go back and name a “Team of the Year” for each of the past 10 years. This isn’t another “team of the season” exercise, either: we wanted to know who the best club teams in Europe’s Big Five leagues were for each
Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. Stewart Robson explains how he’d approach the January transfer window if he was a decision maker at Arsenal. Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to miss the rest of the