Welcome to the All-Star edition of ESPN’s Major League Soccer Power Rankings. This week, we all take a collective breath and pause for the midseason clasico pitting the best performers of the first half of the season against a barnstorming European powerhouse led by a man who is either color blind or REALLY committed to
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With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on a potential swap deal that would send Paulo Dybala to Manchester United and Romelu Lukaku to Juventus. Shaka Hislop and
Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu. Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane. Real Madrid have told James Rodriguez he can stay at the Bernabeu
Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane. Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident he can be fit
Shaka Hislop and Stewart Robson disagree on whether a Romelu Lukaku-Paulo Dybala swap would be good business for Manchester United and Juventus. Arsenal are closing in on Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, but Shaka Hislop wonders if the Gunners could make better use of €80 million elsewhere. As Europe’s most prestigious clubs fly back to the
The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether or not they will carry over into the start of the season. Jurgen Klopp speaks exclusively to ESPN to explain why Liverpool’s “perfect performance” vs. Barcelona was his favorite moment so far. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that
After Eric Bailly’s injury against Tottenham, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United’s needs at the centre-back position are more dire than ever. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke and Stewart Robson share their thoughts on the likelihood Harry Maguire joins Manchester United this summer. To watch the 2019 International Champions Cup, sign up for ESPN+. Steve
The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite need? TOP STORY: City to spend big if Sane goes to Bayern Manchester City will move to trigger Real Sociedad forward Mikel
12:46 AM ET Real Salt Lake missed a chance to move ahead of FC Dallas and pick up some breathing room in the Western Conference standings, settling for a scoreless draw despite forcing five saves on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas. Goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez was the hero for FC Dallas, facing 17 shots and making
12:04 PM ET Mason Mount celebrates his opening goal for the Blues. Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea came from behind to beat Championship side Reading 4-3 in a preseason friendly on Sunday thanks to goals from Ross Barkley, Kenedy and a brace from Mason Mount. The Blues started a strong team with Christian Pulisic in
Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League. Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos. Gareth
Juventus’ warm-up kit. No thanks. Just no. Nuh-uh. Nope. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. As the International Champions Cup and other preseason fixtures continue, and with the new European
1:50 PM ET Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring. Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images Liverpool’s poor preseason form continued as they lost 3-0 in a friendly against Napoli in Edinburgh on Sunday. On their summer tour of the U.S., the European champions failed to win as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Sporting CP
Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3. International Champions Cup: Karim Benzema (85′) Real Madrid 2-7 Atletico Madrid. To watch ICC, sign up to ESPN+ International Champions Cup: Vitolo (70′) Real Madrid 1-7 Atletico Madrid. To watch ICC, sign
Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League. Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos. Gareth
1:18 AM ET Cristhian Paredes and Diego Valeri electrified the 150th consecutive sellout crowd at Providence Park with late first-half goals, and the host Portland Timbers rolled to a 4-0 win over the LA Galaxy on Saturday night. Paredes ended the night with two goals, his second one coming in the 81st minute. The frustrations
Manchester United are back home after a gruelling preseason tour to Australia and the Far East, but what did we learn from it? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team ended their summer tour with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in Shanghai on Thursday after wins over Perth Glory, Leeds United and Inter Milan. The United boss has
9:47 AM ET Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s second. Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images Manchester City ended their preseason tour of Asia on a high with a 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for the Premier League champions after 18 minutes,
Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s growth at such a young age, as the Liverpool local is getting a mural of himself. Jurgen Klopp speaks exclusively to ESPN to explain why Liverpool’s “perfect performance” vs. Barcelona was his favorite moment so far. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all
10:26 AM ET Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte handed debuts to summer signings Diego Godin and Nicolo Barella as the Nerazzurri beat Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their preseason friendly in China. PSG had looked set to claim the victory when Thilo Kehrer opened the scoring on 41 minutes. However,