Steve Nicol says an experienced centre forward could have helped Chelsea avoid their 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal. Frank Lampard gives an update on Tammy Abraham’s injury as he’s set to miss Chelsea’s clash with Hull City. Pretend for a moment that there’s a continuum in football. At one end, there’s the physical: the stuff you
Month: January 2020
Antoine Griezmann nets two second-half goals to lift Barcelona over UD Ibiza 2-1. Watch Copa del Rey on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop says a healthy Lionel Messi is the only bright spot for Barcelona vs. Valencia. Real Madrid will face second-division club Zaragoza in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, and Barcelona will
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez welling up while explaining to his parents that “our” European dream was coming to an end was a rare glimpse into the delicacy of the decision-making process of an elite athlete. The “beginning of retirement” quote was used in some quarters to suggest that Hernandez knows his competitive career is over, or
TRANMERE, Birkenhead — It was 11.20 p.m. on Thursday evening. League One side Tranmere Rovers had just beaten Premier League Watford 2-1 in the FA Cup and there were six men with pitchforks on the playing surface at Prenton Park. The mist was floating in off the River Mersey and the clock was ticking. In
Death, taxes, and Antonio Conte complaining about his lack of squad depth: These are the three constants of life in the 21st Century. In January 2018, during his final season with Chelsea, the Italian manager said: “I don’t know what will happen at the end of this window. The club knows my thoughts about this.
Jose Mourinho speaks to the media following Tottenham’s 2-1 win vs. Norwich City in the Premier League. Shaka Hislop says Spurs have looked lackluster in Jose Mourinho’s short time at the club. Jose Mourinho dismisses the suggestion there is tension between him and Tottenham full-back Danny Rose. Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose is pushing for
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: Liverpool keen on €70m Isco Liverpool don’t seem like they need much improvement at this point, having won 22 of their
It’s been a rough week for Roman sides. Both Roma and Lazio suffered elimination in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals and head into Sunday’s Derby della Capitale (12 pm ET on ESPN 2/ESPN3) licking their wounds. Lazio mustn’t let it check their momentum and dampen the enthusiasm percolating around the team at the moment. They can point to
The ESPN FC crew talk if Frank Lampard gets a pass from the media when Chelsea produce poor results. The FC crew tear into David Luiz for his red-card challenge in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw vs. Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard lamented his side’s defensive lapses in their 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Tuesday night, saying
If every Barcelona player had worked as hard and as selflessly as Antoine Griezmann this season, Ernesto Valverde would still be in a job. It’s ironic because El Txingurri‘s fate as Barca boss was 99% sealed when he substituted Griezmann with Barca 2-1 up in the derby match against Espanyol at the start of the
Hector Bellerin snatches a late equaliser after Arsenal play most of the game a man short. The FC crew tear into David Luiz for his red-card challenge in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw vs. Chelsea. The ESPN FC crew talk if Frank Lampard gets a pass from the media when Chelsea produce poor results. Chelsea and Arsenal‘s
Alejandro Moreno discusses Manchester United’s “desperation” as the transfer window deadline approaches. Craig Burley believes Man United failed to take advantage of Burnley’s early mistakes in a 2-0 defeat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the wrong man for Manchester United. Nice guy, great goal scorer, club legend — the Norwegian is all of those, but when
Giannis and the Bucks arrive in Paris for Hornets game, stopping for a tour of PSG’s stadium. Julien Laurens addresses Kylian Mbappe’s comments about Liverpool’s Premier League run. Julien Laurens says there are several factors pushing Edinson Cavani to Spain over England. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis got to play keep-ups on the Parc
Former Everton striker Adrian Heath is unsure Carlo Ancelotti’s style of play is best for Everton. Minnesota United is attempting to acquire Boca Juniors midfielder Emanuel Reynoso for a Designated Player spot, multiple league sources have confirmed to ESPN. One source indicated that Minnesota technical director Mark Watson is currently in South America in an
4:41 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal as a rampant Juventus beat Roma 3-1 in their Coppa Italia quarterfinal clash at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. Juve, who won the competition four years in a row before being knocked out by Atalanta at this stage last season, appeared determined to claim the trophy
Antoine Griezmann nets two second-half goals to lift Barcelona over UD Ibiza 2-1. Watch Copa del Rey on ESPN+. Steve Nicol believes Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez will need an adjustment period to fit well together. Tyrone Mings provided a fortunate deflection to give Aston Villa a late win over relegation rivals Watford. Jack Grealish’s
Mario Balotelli earns a late red card in Brescia’s 2-2 draw with Cagliari. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Alejandro Moreno outlines how Cristiano Ronaldo regained his confidence after a poor start to the season. Gab Marcotti responds to rumours Inter Milan have agreed a fee for Spurs’ Christian Eriksen. Asmir Begovic discusses his hopes at
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 starlet Martinelli on Real Madrid radar There’s a young player doing well in Europe, so of course Real Madrid are going
Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job at Manchester United being under threat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives an update on Marcus Rashford’s injury and how Man United will cope without him. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in
Paul Bocuse was a supporter of Olympique Lyonnias. Lyon fans protested against the local restaurant of late chef Paul Bocuse losing one of its three Michelin stars during the Coupe de le Ligue win against Lille on Tuesday. As of 2017, L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges was one of only 27 establishments in France to
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