6:20 PM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Chelsea join race for Reguilon Chelsea have joined the race to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon,
Month: August 2020
4:36 PM ET The next Serie A season will start on Sept. 19, one week later than originally planned, the Italian league said in a statement on Monday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Stream Serie A games on ESPN+ The league said the decision “confirms the preference already expressed … by
9:07 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City are retaining their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly and Pau Torres despite agreeing a fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, sources have told ESPN. City are set to sign Ake after reaching agreement over a £40 million deal following Bournemouth’s relegation to the Championship. – Stream FC Daily on
11:20 AM ET Real Madrid will only make a move in the summer transfer market if they can sell Gareth Bale, sources have told ESPN. After Madrid wrapped up the La Liga title last month, president Florentino Perez confirmed that no major signings were incoming due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. – Insider
11:59 AM ET Borussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has hit back at former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, who had called the club’s transfer policy “not smart” in an interview with German broadsheet FAZ. Hoeness had said that young players at Dortmund were regarded as nothing but an “object for sale” and couldn’t commit to
4:41 PM ET Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he thinks Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has “two faces” — one of a coach and one of a father. Lewandowski, 31, played for four seasons under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund before the two moved on in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and the Poland international called the
3:02 PM ET The English FA Cup has been handed out, the Serie A season is over and the transfer window is heating up. It’s Monday, so Gab Marcotti reacts to the weekend’s biggest moments. Jump to: Aubameyang’s Arsenal future | Conte moaning again at Inter | Chelsea stuck with Kepa? | Praise for Immobile
12:24 PM ET The Romania international won 124 caps and went to three World Cups as well as playing for top European clubs. Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Getty Images Romania great Gheorghe “Gica” Hagi has stepped aside as manager of his own club Viitorul Constanta on Sunday following a poor run of performances. Hagi said in a
8:19 AM ET James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Close Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Chelsea are running out of time to avoid Willian leaving on a free transfer as the winger continues to hold out for a three-year contract, sources have told ESPN. Willian, 31, had been expected to announce whether
10:45 AM ET Stefano FusaroESPN KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After 30 days inside the bubble at the MLS is Back Tournament, I promise I have not lost my mind yet! But I did want to provide some perspective on what life has been like not only for myself, but also the players, coaches, team staff, match
8:45 AM ET The transfer window will remain open until Oct. 5 for all of Europe’s top leagues as the football world attempts to overcome the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. But despite the extended period for sales and signings, some players are in danger of being bracketed as “The Unbuyables” this summer. With
5:27 AM ET The new FA guidelines warn players could be sent off for deliberately coughing on referees or opponents. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Footballers who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football Association (FA) amid the coronavirus pandemic. The instructions to
6:15 PM ET Harry Kettle The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Aubameyang still wants big Arsenal signing Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to see the club
5:08 PM ET Italy’s oldest professional club Genoa guaranteed Serie A survival on the final day of the season for the second year running on Sunday by beating Hellas Verona 3-0, while Lecce became the last team to be relegated. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Marcotti: Takeaways from 2019-20 Serie A–
5:30 PM ET Frank Lampard has urged the Premier League to give Chelsea “a fair start” by delaying their first match until after the proposed Sept. 12 date for the new season. The Blues were beaten by Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup Final after losing three players to injury, in addition to Willian withdrawing 48
Aug 1, 2020 Throughout the MLS is Back tournament, Orlando City has performed in a way that is at odds with its history in the league. Not only has the Lions’ patient buildup been pleasing to the eye, but the team has been defensively solid, conceding three goals in four games. The results has been
4:52 PM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson The coronavirus pandemic made this a Serie A season like no other, but as it concluded, the table had a familiar look with Juventus crowned champions for the ninth straight season. Below them, Inter made a late run to claim second, while Atalanta and Lazio are rewarded for superb
2:34 PM ET Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson credits Jurgen Klopp for guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in what he called the most “exhausting” season of his life. The Reds won their first league crown in 30 years back in June– three months after the coronavirus pandemic brought the league to a halt. And the
4:24 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Man United eye Schmeichel move Manchester United are used to having a top class goalkeeper called ‘Schmeichel’
6:32 AM ET Adriana Garcia Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said midfielder Arthur Melo is facing disciplinary action after showing a “lack of respect” towards the club after refusing to return to training. The Catalan club agreed to sell Arthur to Juventus in July with Miralem Pjanic arriving from the Turin club once the