Frank Lampard’s Derby County secured a playoff semifinal against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United with a 2-1 win over West Brom, pipping Middlesbrough to sixth place. John Obi Mikel is closing in on a return to the Premier League with a source telling ESPN FC that the former Chelsea star is considering multiple offers from around
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With another Premier League season having come to an end, it is time for the end of term reports cards. Was your team delightful or dismal? Fantastic or frustrating? Here is how this TV commentator graded all 20 Premier League clubs from “A” (superb) to “F” (awful) in terms of how they measured up against
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Right now, Inbeom Hwang isn’t thinking about becoming the best South Korean player. That’s a heady challenge for a 22-year-old who everyone agrees is continuing to develop his skills and game. The idea of being his country’s best is, simply put, a bridge too far. Instead, Hwang has another idea. Something
5:18 PM ET AS Roma kept their Champions League hopes alive on Sunday when late goals from Alessandro Florenzi and Edin Dzeko gave them a 2-0 home win over Serie A champions Juventus. The match also saw the Turin side’s controversial black-and-white halved shirts made an inauspicious debut, replacing their traditional stripes after 116 years.
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop examine where things went wrong for Ajax, pointing out the instances in which their inexperience cost them against Tottenham. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining draw against Everton. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League upset at Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Getafe. With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed. Lionel Messi’s former teammate Dani Alves discusses the huge responsibility the Argentine
Antoine Griezmann and Carlos Vela share a few friendly exchanges on social media ahead of the MLS All-Star Game versus Atletico Madrid. Former Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan talks Atleti’s exit from the Champions League vs. Juventus and advises on Antoine Griezmann’s future. Stevie Nicol feels Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez is “money well spent” and
Julien Laurens explains why Chelsea and Real Madrid think they are in a position of leverage against the other in the potential sale of Eden Hazard. Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is willing to take on manager Zinedine Zidane in a summer power struggle at the Bernabeu, the Wales international’s agent Jonathan Barnett has suggested
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri demands action after Moise Kean was racially abused following his goal against Cagliari. Juventus’ Italian teenager Moise Kean scored his fourth goal of the season in the Old Lady’s 2-0 win away at Cagliari. Serie A have announced Cagliari will face no action after monkey chants were aimed at Juventus players
Manchester United go without a win in their final six games to finish sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind newly crowned champions Man City. Manchester United go without a win in their final six games to finish sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind newly crowned champions Man City. Manchester United manager
Pulisic’s farewell to the Dortmund home crowd was warm and polite but he was always destined for a big move away from the club. Once Chelsea’s offer came in, he was destined to leave. DORTMUND, Germany — As he walked down the tunnel, he was holding back tears. Four minutes before half-time, Christian Pulisic was
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley examines the positions Manchester City will need to strengthen heading into next season. Craig Burley makes his very premature prediction of Premier League’s top six next season one day after Manchester City secured the 2018-19 title. A quick fire look at all the goals from the final weekend of Premier League
Neymar had a goal and assist in his final game before a three match league ban begins, leading PSG to a win over Angers. French Ligue 1: Neymar (20′) Angers 0-1 PSG Paris Saint-Germain will listen to offers for Timothy Weah this summer, sources have told ESPN FC, but they will not necessarily actively look
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have ended the Premier League season sharing the Golden Boot, but the final day belonged to Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez. After a frustrating maiden season at City, Algeria’s Mahrez made his mark on the campaign with a stunning strike against Brighton and Hove Albion, as Pep
Clubs missed their last chance to get some cash for one of their out-of-contract players in January, so here’s who will be available on a free transfer in summer 2019 if they don’t put pen to paper soon, with the help of Transfermarkt. MAN CITY: No more captain fantastic? Vincent Kompany: How do you replace
After their eighth defeat in 12 matches, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley slams Man United’s decision to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a full-time basis. Relive the best moments of a title race for the ages, as Man City edged Liverpool to the Premier League title, winning by a single point. Craig Burley says Manchester City
Ruben Loftus-Cheek speaks to ESPN about Maurizio Sarri’s style of play and how senior players Gary Cahill and David Luiz help guide the younger players. LONDON — Ruben Loftus-Cheek told ESPN FC that he hopes to follow John Terry‘s example and become an inspirational leader at Chelsea, though he added no one can ever replace
Does it feel like the lease is getting shorter for Major League Soccer head coaches? Three managers have already been fired in 2019, with two teams — FC Cincinnati and New England — making changes just this past week. Added to Colorado’s dismissal of Anthony Hudson, that means the three teams at the bottom of
Shaka Hislop makes his picks on the penultimate week on the La Liga season and discusses whether Barcelona can lift the spirit of the club after midweek’s disaster. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop weighs up who will stay and who will go at Barcelona following their UEFA Champions League exit against Liverpool. Sergio Busquets said it
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League upset at Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Getafe. Former Barcelona player Dani Alves feels it might be time his old club moved on from their current passing game following another disastrous Champions League exit. Following English football’s stunning week on the European stage, Dani Alves discusses why