Kepa saved a penalty to preserve Chelsea’s second half lead, but he’ll want another shot at Valencia’s equaliser. Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League progression hang in the balance after the visitors were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia in a breath-taking encounter at the Mestalla Stadium. Knowing a win would secure progression, Frank Lampard’s side
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4:58 PM ET Bayern Munich secured top spot in their Champions League group with a match to spare after four second-half goals from Robert Lewandowski inspired them to a 6-0 away mauling of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. The result left Bayern top of Group B on 15 points, seven more than Tottenham Hotspur who
ESPN sits down with Joao Felix at the MLS All-Star Game to discuss why he joined Atletico Madrid and his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix was named the 2019 Golden Boy award winner on Wednesday. The honour, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, is given to the best player aged 21 and
Shaka Hislop examines whether Chelsea have joined the title race after their sixth straight Premier League win. Chelsea moved second in the Premier League following a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Flip through the youngest teams in the Champions League, and you’ll find a list of the usual suspects. Per data from the
The FC crew react to John Obi Mikel calling Eden Hazard “the laziest player” he’s played alongside. Shaka Hislop believes Gareth Bale has nothing to lose with his current approach at Real Madrid. Real Madrid have been handed an injury boost ahead of El Clasico, with the ankle injury Eden Hazard sustained against Paris Saint-German
Massimo Cellino with Mario Balotelli after the forward joined Brescia. Brescia have claimed Massimo Cellino’s suggestion that Mario Balotelli’s problem is that he “is black” was ” a joke.” Balotelli was dropped from the matchday squad for the trip to Roma this weekend due to an apparent lack of enthusiasm, Brescia manager Fabio Grosso had
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: Real Madrid and Barcelona target Aubameyang Arsenal have had issues keeping their top stars in the Premier League
Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while coach of the USMNT, Jurgen Klinsmann discusses the importance of the league for young U.S. players. Former United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will take over Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin on an interim basis, the German side have confirmed. Klinsmann will be joined be former Werder
Frank Leboeuf and Ale Moreno debate if Neymar is deserving of a starting spot currently for PSG. Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop fearlessly predict Tuesday’s top Champions League matches. Julien Laurens says Neymar’s early substitution was planned and his performance led to his frustration. Neymar will not start for Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid in
Julien Laurens says Arsenal’s board is still backing Unai Emery, but unhappiness is mounting at the club. Julien Laurens and Craig Burley think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is safe at Old Trafford for at least this season. The Premier League managerial sack race has already claimed two victims this season, with Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino following Watford’s
The FC guys try to wrap their head around rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could head to Spurs. Craig Burley explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would give Jurgen Klopp something his Liverpool squad is lacking. Steve Nicol says MLS will keep thriving without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his impact on the league. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been announced as
Nov 9, 2019 Robert Lewandowski celebrates one of his two goals in Bayern’s big win. Getty Champions Bayern Munich issued a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga on Saturday by crushing fellow title contenders Borussia Dortmund 4-0, with two more goals from top scorer Robert Lewandowski helping lift them into third place. A week after
3:05 PM ET Krepin Diatta scored a stoppage time equaliser to give Club Brugge a 1-1 draw at Galatasaray in their Champions League Group A clash on Tuesday which likely put his side into the Europa League in the new year. Diatta cut in from the wing in the 92nd minute to hammer home from
4:54 PM ET Paulo Dybala celebrates his sublime goal against Atletico Madrid. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Paulo Dybala scored a sensational goal from the end-line as Juventus beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 to secure top spot in their Champions League group on Tuesday. Taking a free kick in first-half stoppage time, the Argentina international, standing two
By Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden Don Hutchison says you shouldn’t expect another scoreless draw between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Julien Laurens says he can’t watch Barcelona play anymore and it’s Ernesto Valverde’s fault. Ale Moreno explains why Antoine Griezmann doesn’t know where he fits in at Barcelona. Barcelona’s Luis Suarez tells ESPN that a
Xabi Alonso finished his playing career at Bayern Munich and now coaches Real Sociedad’s reserve team. Former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has been cleared of three counts of tax fraud in a Madrid court. Alonso, who retired in 2017, was accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office of €2 million from
Alexis Nunes speaks with Marcus Rashford about his charity campaign and all things Manchester United. Sheffield United shared the spoils with Manchester United in a thrilling encounter at Bramall Lane. Julien Laurens and Craig Burley think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is safe at Old Trafford for at least this season. Manchester United have included 19-year-old defender
Andy Robertson hopes Liverpool can get back to regular clean sheets ahead of their UCL clash with Napoli. The FC guys discuss AC Milan vs. Napoli, where Craig Burley doesn’t shy away from criticising both clubs. Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool despite a club-imposed
Ale Moreno says Man City’s comeback win over Chelsea kept the door to the Premier League title slightly open. Pep Guardiola discusses Bernardo Silva’s racism ban and insists he’s not guilty of the offence. Ale Moreno reveals the biggest factor in whether Pep Guardiola will stay or go at the end of his contract. Manchester
Roberto Firmino’s late winner at Crystal Palace kept Liverpool’s unbeaten league run intact. After another dramatic win, Ale Moreno says there’s too many signs Liverpool will win the title. Liverpool survived another big scare as Roberto Firmino‘s late strike saw Jurgen Klopp’s side edge past Crystal Palace with a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park. The