Shaka Hislop questions how Kepa will react to Frank Lampard benching him for Willy Caballero. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hails Antonio Rudiger after the defender’s brace vs. Leicester City. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger scores twice as they play out a 2-2 draw at Leicester. Willian would prefer to sign a new contract with Chelsea than
Month: February 2020
Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. The FC crew analyse Erling Haaland’s standing with his new club in Germany after a hat
11:52 AM ET Karim Benzema scored his first La Liga goal of 2020 in the win against Atletico Madrid. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real Madrid moved six points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga thanks to a 1-0 win against rivals Atletico Madrid. Zidane had
2:33 PM ET RB Leipzig came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against visitors Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s 89th-minute equaliser, but the result handed the Bundesliga lead to champions Bayern Munich. Frenchman Nkunku drilled in the equaliser a minute from the end but the draw meant Leipzig are
“Cholo, don’t go! Cholo, stay!” they sang as the Madrid derby reached the 90th minute. These weren’t Atletico fans, though. There were only a handful of them inside the Bernabeu anyway. These were Real Madrid supporters bellowing an ironic chant that started behind the goal at the south end and had soon spread everywhere, reverberating
Julien Laurens reports on the gulf hindering Edinson Cavani’s move from PSG to Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has spoken out after the club failed to land Edinson Cavani during the January transfer window. “I think it’s shameful the situation of some players with their agents and relatives” he said, speaking after Atletico’s
2:23 PM ET Manchester United new-man Bruno Fernandes was in action as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side struggled to a goalless draw against Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday. Fernandes, who arrived from Sporting CP on Thursday in a deal that could be worth €80 million, started in the 0-0 draw and had a quiet game,
Gianni Infantino has said African football is in danger of going backwards. The Africa Cup of Nations tournament should be played every four years instead of two, FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged the continent’s football leaders on Saturday. Infantino said revenue could rise up to six-fold for a four-yearly continental championship and become a must-see
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Irrelevance
Shaka Hislop says Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United debut vs. Wolves was ‘nothing to write home about’. Manchester United were unable to reclaim fifth place in the Premier League after they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday. Positives It was a decent performance from a defensive point
Jurgen Klopp says there is no chance Liverpool sign anyone during transfer deadline day. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers lauds Liverpool’s “incredible consistency” in the race for the title. Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of a maiden Premier League title continued with a somewhat flattering 4-0 win over Southampton at Anfield. Following a poor first half which saw
Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez joins the ESPN FC set only to be laughed at for his penalty technique. Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. Atlanta United has given up another key player from its 2018 MLS Cup team, selling popular midfielder Hector “Tito” Villalba to Paraguay’s
11:30 AM ET Robert Lewandowski led the way as Bayern Munich beat Mainz. Photo by Torsten Silz/picture alliance via Getty Images Bayern Munich fired in three goals in the opening 26 minutes to ease past hosts Mainz 3-1 on Saturday and go two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with their sixth straight league
Shaka Hislop leaves Barcelona out of his Power Rankings after losing to Valencia 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Lionel Messi scores two second-half goals in Barcelona’s 5-0 win vs. Leganes. Watch Copa Del Rey on ESPN+. Sid Lowe examines the series of missteps by Barcelona in trying to replace Luis Suarez this transfer window.
9:23 AM ET Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring his side’s first goal. Getty A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Willy Caballero was called into action in the first half to make a smart save to
Shaka Hislop leaves Barcelona out of his Power Rankings after losing to Valencia 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Lionel Messi scores two second-half goals in Barcelona’s 5-0 win vs. Leganes. Watch Copa Del Rey on ESPN+. Sid Lowe examines the series of missteps by Barcelona in trying to replace Luis Suarez this transfer window.
If you’re looking for a soundtrack to go with Barcelona’s search for a striker, maybe the Benny Hill theme is your best bet. In the final, quiet moments before last week’s 2-0 defeat at Valencia, Quique Setién was sitting on the bench watching his players warm up. He was watching a player that most people
The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day: – Transfer grades: Man United get a ‘D’ for Ighalo– Miller: The good, the bad, and … Man United– O’Hanlon: How Liverpool dominate transfer ‘value’
2:52 PM ET Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the French Cup quarterfinals with a comfortable 2-0 win at third tier Pau on Wednesday. Goals from Leandro Paredes and Pablo Sarabia either side of halftime were enough to earn the champions victory over their hosts, who caused a big upset in the previous round
Ale Moreno says there’s a lot of work to be done before the United States can be called a soccer powerhouse. Gregg Berhalter explains his approach to recruiting dual nationals as Uly Llanez trains with the USMNT. Alejandro Bedoya opens up to ESPN about the state of the USMNT and whether there has been progress