Frank Leboeuf explains what made legend Franz Beckenbauer so special and why he was his idol. The organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have strongly denied allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice that bribes were paid to secure votes for the hosting rights to the tournament. Suspicion and rumours have long surrounded
Month: April 2020
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Coutinho Barcelona want to sell Philippe Coutinho, just over two years after spending €160m to sign him from Liverpool, but
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. FIFA has recommended extending players’ contracts which were due to end in June and said it will allow transfer windows to be moved to allow for extensions to the current European season caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it said Tuesday. –
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Carlos falls under Klopp’s radar Jurgen Klopp’s quest to source a solid defensive partner for Virgil van Dijk continues, with Brazilian-born defender Diego Carlos now one of
ESPN’s MLS commentator Jon Champion gives his all-time top goals in Major League Soccer. Eric Wynalda explains what it meant to him to score the first goal in Major League Soccer history in 1996. Relive some of the best of David Beckham’s 18 career MLS goals. Eric Wynalda’s late heroics led San Jose Clash past
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City in battle for Aouar Lyon wonderkid Houssem Aouar is attracting plenty of interest from England, with Arsenal joining Liverpool and Manchester City
Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. Jamie Vardy in goal? The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s top attackers against its best defenders. The Combat Corona esports
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Inter Milan’s Ashley Young sends a message to practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Look back at Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez’s top five goals so far this season. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini and
Rob Dawson details Andreas Pereira’s comments about having to train without a set goal and playing every day. Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains how players will continue to train during social distancing. Danny Higginbotham breaks down whether Ole Gunnar Solskajer is still the answer at Manchester United. Alexis Sanchez will stick it out
The Exploding Heads return to detail how footballers across the world are coping with social distancing. Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. It all began at Leyton
Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos
Callejas, 76, pleaded guilty in 2016 and was reportedly being held at a prison in Atlanta when he died. A former president of Honduras who was convicted in the FIFA soccer bribery scandal died in the United States on Saturday. Rafael Callejas governed Honduras from 1990 to 1994, but he was better known for soliciting
We’re no closer to knowing when soccer might return to action given the global reaction to slowing the coronavirus outbreak, but there’s still a lot happening in the broader soccer world. Gab Marcotti reacts to the main talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: What will PL clubs do with wage cuts? |
Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola’s mother has died after contracting coronavirus. Dolors Sala Carrio died in Barcelona after falling ill. She was 82 years old. A statement issued by City on Monday read: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona
Former LA Galaxy players Alan Gordon and Mike Magee join Taylor Twellman to assess the state of the current side. Herc Gomez gives his No. 3 pick of MLS’s biggest stars. For the full segment watch on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is convinced that his mental attributes propelled him
The FC crew make their picks for greatest football comeback of the 2010s. The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment of a multi-part series, they tell the story of
Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka start initiative for fight against coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains the changes Hansi Flick has made in his time at Bayern Munich to earn an extension. Gab Marcotti explains why Manuel Neuer should not re-sign with Bayern after they signed Alexander Nubel. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Barca and PSG in Willian battle With the Mirror reporting that Willian believes his Chelsea career is already over, Mundo Deportivo goes further by suggesting
A man has been jailed for punching three police horses before a Scottish football match. A Celtic fan has been jailed for 10 months after punching three police horses before a Scottish Cup match. Kevin McGuire, 36, was part of a group of supporters who attacked officers ahead of Celtic’s 3-0 victory over Airdrie in
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Barca and PSG in Willian battle With the Mirror reporting that Willian believes his Chelsea career is already over, Mundo Deportivo goes further by suggesting that Barcelona