Month: May 2020

Julien Laurens reacts to the news six Premier League players from three clubs tested positive for Covid-19. Watford defender Adrian Mariappa said he was shocked at testing positive for the coronavirus, having strictly followed Britain’s social distancing guidelines and not shown any symptoms. The Premier League said on Tuesday that six people from three different
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya likened Major League Soccer’s plans for a tournament in Orlando to restart the season to living in a “luxurious prison.” MLS suspended play on March 12 as the coronavirus pandemic began to affect cities throughout North America. However, ESPN sources recently said that the league was eyeing June 1 as
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Julien Laurens and Craig Burley react to the news Premier League clubs have agreed to a return to training. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley examine Mauricio Pochettino’s options now that his gardening leave is over. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley react to reports of Premier League players hesitant to return to training. Gab Marcotti and
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Jeff Carlisle dives into MLS’s proposed wage cut with the season still suspended indefinitely. Professional soccer players can perform amazing feats, whether lacing a pinpoint pass 60 yards, trapping a ball with a delicate touch or blasting a shot at incredible speed. They are also incredible physical specimens, capable of running for 90 minutes or
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Mark Ogden and Don Hutchison explain why players and clubs are pushing back against the league’s approach. Jesse Lingard expects Manchester United to continue their 11-game unbeaten run once football resumes. Who’s more likely to get sent off? To wind up opposition fans? Jesse Lingard and Larnell Cole go head-to-head. Mark Ogden reacts to Danny
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ESPN Why Zlatan ‘needed a Steve Kerr’ to be like Michael Jordan Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy? ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the
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