FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to restart football too soon. Switzerland’s federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s deals with the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] to sell World Cup broadcasting rights. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said it has informed all the
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Many players reach star status after big-money moves from one club to another. But here are the best who came up through their club system to become elite players. Have a guess how old Donnarumma is. He made his first-team debut for Milan in 2015, almost instantly becoming a regular, so that might help you
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to restart football too soon. Three decades after helping to establish what became the world’s richest football competition, former Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar assessed the Premier League’s financial landscape with growing concern and spoke out about players who have refused to accept reduced wages as clubs attempt to
Huachipato striker Anthony Blondell is facing a charge of sexual assault in Vancouver, Canada for an alleged incident that took place while the Venezuelan player was contracted with the Vancouver Whitecaps, according to court documents, copies of which were obtained by ESPN. The Province was the first to report the charges against Blondell, as well
Sid Lowe analyses Lionel Messi’s demeanor over the last few months to explain the star’s discontent at Barca. Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has said Lautaro Martinez will remain at the club despite interest from Barcelona and Real
Julien Laurens details why this summer is so important for Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Steve Nicol questions whether or not Mikel Arteta should build Arsenal around Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Ale Moreno says Barcelona need someone much younger than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Luis Suarez. Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association (FEGAFOOT), has questioned
Craig Burley looks back on Barcelona’s UCL final win vs. Man United and says he’s never seen a better side. Sid Lowe dives into Barcelona’s reported interest in Neymar in light of players taking wage cuts. Ale Moreno says Barca’s stance on Philippe Coutinho is clear with the ‘major loss’ they’d take on selling him.
Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. The FC guys debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo ranks higher than Brazilian Ronaldo among the best of all time. Count down Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s best five goals from the Serie A season so far. Over the years,
Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso addresses how potential wage cuts and deferrals would impact Serie A. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible restart of Serie A, which has been suspended since
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Herc Gomez gives his No. 2 pick of MLS’s biggest stars. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day during soccer’s coronovirus-enforced shutdown to bring you all the weirdest stories and quirkiest viral
Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka start initiative for fight against coronavirus. Schalke fans are being asked not to seek refunds for their season tickets. Bundesliga club Schalke 04 have asked season ticket holders to waive their right to a rebate and help the cash-strapped club through the lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.
ESPN Ogden defends Henry omission from all-time Prem XI ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of
La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Sid Lowe details the next steps for La Liga to complete the season in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Atletico Madrid’s players and manager Diego Simeone, the highest-paid coach in the world, have accepted a 70%
Julien Laurens explains FIFA’s proposed rule changes with football leagues around the world suspended. Gab Marcotti explains FIFA’s options for completing July 1st transfers if league seasons remain unfinished. Football mirrors life. And football governments sometimes mirror real governments. As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc — first and foremost with human life, but also the
ESPN Burley: Bundesliga resuming season is immoral ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of memorabilia. Giuseppe
Welcome to our latest European football notebook, featuring contributions from ESPN writers across the continent. In this week’s edition, PSG must still convince a key loanee to stay, Manchester United resort to Zoom for training, Chelsea ready a bid for a Brazilian youngster, and much more. JUMP TO: Chelsea prep Gabriel bid | Man Utd players use Zoom | Radio
ESPN Burley: Bundesliga resuming season is immoral ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of memorabilia. Giuseppe
Herculez Gomez explains why he thinks MLS is the more attractive destination for foreign talent than Liga MX. Ale Moreno breaks down whether James Rodriguez or Gareth Bale is the better option for Inter Miami. Mexico legend Rafa Marquez is vehemently against bringing an end to promotion and relegation in Liga MX and has warned
Craig Burley says he has “no idea” how the Premier League will resolve the Champions League race. Manchester City have launched an investigation after Kyle Walker apologised for allegedly hosting a party with sex workers during the coronavirus lockdown. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday through Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30
With almost all football postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, star players have found themselves at a loose end. With many training grounds off-limits, clubs have sent footballers home, where they’re adhering to an isolation period for the next few weeks. How are they passing the time? ESPN will be keeping a daily eye