ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Mark Donaldson react to Joao Felix being named the 2019 Golden Boy award winner. One day when Diego Simeone was young, about 10, a music teacher by the name of Bruno Amasino made him conductor of the school orchestra. Simeone had said that he never really knew why, but watch
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Sid Lowe explains why it will be tough for Real Madrid to move on from Gareth Bale in January. Craig Burley says James Rodriguez is a talented player, but needs to find a club where he can play regularly. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool have replacements to make up for Fabinho’s absence. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly Power Rankings and Liverpool fans won’t be too pleased with his top 3. Both English heavyweights shared the spoils on Matchday 5 while Barcelona accounted for Dortmund 3-1. Craig Burley, Steve Nicol and Ale Moreno break down Liverpool’s
Atalanta fans hold up banners in 2004 to taunt then Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone. Before Manchester City played Atalanta in October, Pep Guardiola was asked whether the game, apparently innocuous and unprecedented, had personal significance to him. “It’s like an Italian derby for you,” the reporter pointed out. A former Brescia player, Guardiola is more
4:36 PM ET Schalke 04’s Suat Serdar scored an 86th-minute winner as the Royal Blues beat Union Berlin 2-1 on Friday to provisionally climb into second place in the Bundesliga. Serdar’s curled low shot gave the hosts a deserved win after they dominated the second half as gutsy Union ran out of gas. Schalke are
Ale Moreno believes Chelsea have given up “too many goals in too many key moments” to be a UCL threat. Both English heavyweights shared the spoils on Matchday 5 while Barcelona accounted for Dortmund 3-1. The Paris prosecutor’s office has said Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has filed a lawsuit against his former image agent, citing
Shaka Hislop believes Barcelona are far too reliant on Lionel Messi’s “superhuman” performances in recent years. Ale Moreno says Lionel Messi looked “untouchable” and Antoine Griezmann stayed disciplined in Barcelona’s win. Julien Laurens says he can’t watch Barcelona play anymore and it’s Ernesto Valverde’s fault. Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele will be out of action until
To some people, it might seem strange that two of the best goalkeepers in the world — perhaps even the best — are both from Brazil. After all, Alisson of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City — No. 1 and No. 4 in the 2019 FC 100 respectively — hail from a country where it
The FC guys try to wrap their heads around the possibility of Massimiliano Allegri managing Arsenal. Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager following the 2-1 Europa League defeat at home to Frankfurt. Sources told ESPN FC after that loss that Emery’s position was untenable, following Arsenal’s worst run in 27 years. The club are
Herc Gomez says it’s safe to say Alan Pulido can be hailed a success after winning the 2019 Liga MX golden boot. Liga MX 2019 Apertura top scorer Alan Pulido feels his time at Chivas is up and has admitted his next destination is likely MLS. “The reality is I’m happy, I love the team,
4:55 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain stormed from two goals down with 10 minutes remaining to earn a 2-2 draw away to Real Madrid in their heavyweight Champions League group tussle on Tuesday. The visitors knew that anything but defeat at the Bernabeu would confirm them as group winners, with both sides having been guaranteed qualification
Jose Mourinho heaped praise on the Tottenham ball boy for his attention and reading of the game. The Tottenham ball boy who was praised by Jose Mourinho for his heads-up thinking during Spurs’ thrilling 4-2 Champions League victory over Olympiakos on Tuesday has said the Portuguese coach’s high-five following the goal he helped create not
Ale Moreno says Lionel Messi looked “untouchable” and Antoine Griezmann stayed disciplined in Barcelona’s win. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Clubs on
By Andrew Cesare Richardson Hirving Lozano and Giacomo Bonaventura score minutes apart as Milan and Napoli draw. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Italian Serie A: Hirving Lozano (24′) Milan 0-1 Napoli. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. The FC guys discuss AC Milan vs. Napoli, where Craig Burley doesn’t shy away from criticising both clubs. Napoli
Bruno Fernandes scored 31 goals in 50 appearances for Sporting Lisbon in all competitions last season. Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes has put pen to paper on a new contract, the Portuguese club have announced. The Leoes did not reveal any details regarding the improved deal, but according to reports, the Portugal international will become the highest
Alexis Nunes speaks with Marcus Rashford about his charity campaign and all things Manchester United. Luke Shaw will face FC Astana in the Europa League on Thursday after being told that he must dislodge Brandon Williams from the Manchester United team following the teenager’s emergence this season, sources have told ESPN FC. Shaw, a £30m
The Hillsborough tragedy in 1989 cost 96 Liverpool fans their lives. David Duckenfield, the match commander at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, has been found not guilty of gross negligence manslaughter by a jury at Preston Crown Court on Thursday. A jury of seven women and three men were sent out on Monday to consider their
Ale Moreno says Man City’s comeback win over Chelsea kept the door to the Premier League title slightly open. The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City are set to acquire a majority stake in Indian Super League (ISL) football team Mumbai City FC, a source with direct knowledge of the development told Reuters on
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Both English heavyweights shared the spoils on Matchday 5 while Barcelona accounted for Dortmund 3-1. Craig Burley, Steve Nicol and Ale Moreno break down Liverpool’s standing in the Champions League field. Five supporters of Italian Serie A club Napoli were arrested outside Liverpool’s Anfield stadium before their 1-1 Champions League draw on Wednesday, Merseyside Police