espn Lowe: Lionel Messi is not happy with Barcelona ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry
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If you’re looking for a soundtrack to go with Barcelona’s search for a striker, maybe the Benny Hill theme is your best bet. In the final, quiet moments before last week’s 2-0 defeat at Valencia, Quique Setién was sitting on the bench watching his players warm up. He was watching a player that most people
If every Barcelona player had worked as hard and as selflessly as Antoine Griezmann this season, Ernesto Valverde would still be in a job. It’s ironic because El Txingurri‘s fate as Barca boss was 99% sealed when he substituted Griezmann with Barca 2-1 up in the derby match against Espanyol at the start of the
11:53 AM ET Barcelona opened up a three-point lead over rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday, defeating Alaves 4-1 thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal. Barca, who drew 0-0 with Madrid at the Camp Nou in El Clasico on Wednesday, opened the scoring
Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Barcelona ended the calendar year with a 4-1 win against Alaves at Camp Nou on Saturday which will see them start 2020 at the top of La Liga. Antoine Griezmann, Arturo Vidal, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were all on target
Barcelona’s seven-game winning run came to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The home side took an early lead at Anoeta when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after Sergio Busquets was adjudged to have pulled Diego Llorente‘s shirt. Antoine Griezmann levelled
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid could still face punishment from the Spanish FA after their supporters abused former player Antoine Griezmann with “die” chants during Sunday’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. Reports initially suggested the club had escaped punishment after
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has notified the government’s Anti-Violence Commission and its own competition committee about the hostile chants directed at Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann in Sunday’s La Liga game at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium,
Craig Burley believes Lionel Messi is single-handedly covering up deficiencies at Barcelona. MADRID — “You wanted to have a name and you forgot to be a man,” the banner read. Raised by fans in the Wanda Metropolitano’s Fondo Sur in the pouring rain, midway through the second half of a thrilling game that ended in
Craig Burley believes Lionel Messi is single-handedly covering up deficiencies at Barcelona. Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann was targeted by Atletico Madrid fans with chants of “die” on his first return to the club. Barca won 1-0 thanks to a late Lionel Messi goal which was enough to see them return to the top of La
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola exchanged lighthearted jabs at the Football Writers’ Association awards dinner. Shaka Hislop examines whether these takeaways from the weekend in world football are overreactions. Among the Buzz Lightyear, Elvis Presley and Minion costumes, a lookalike for Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann stood out at one Premier League club’s festive shindig… The Toe
Sid Lowe explains why Antoine Griezmann’s attempts to ingrain himself in the Barca squad could prove futile. Shaka Hislop says there are no superlatives left to describe Lionel Messi’s talent after another hat trick. Alejandro Moreno says Slavia Prague’s lack of quality is the only reason Barcelona earned a point Tuesday. France coach Didier Deschamps
Steve Nicol feels Gerard Pique shouldn’t stick his nose in Barca’s transfer business involving Neymar. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly Power Rankings as Lionel Messi helps Barcelona leapfrog Liverpool. Steve Nicol examines Ivan Rakitic’s situation at Barcelona and if he’ll leave in the January transfer window. Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has assured France World Cup
A wild weekend of football, and there’s a fantastic bunch of numbers to sift through. ESPN brings you the best of the lot. Premier League Liverpool maintained their imperious form with a come-from-behind win against Tottenham, Manchester United finally remembered what it is like to win away from home in the league, Arsenal were held
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti provides the latest on the Catalonia protests and how they might affect La Liga. Shaka Hislop reacts to reports that Barcelona are interested in Marcus Rashford over Roberto Firmino. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Barcelona to swap Griezmann for Neymar? Given the
With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around. Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury against Villarreal sidelines the star man. Julien Laurens questions where new Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann missed another penalty for France, but the world champs beat Andorra 3-0. Subscribe to ESPN+ to watch more Euro 2020 qualifiers. Antoine Griezmann is denied from the spot again for France in Euro 2020 qualifying. Watch France-Andorra on ESPN+. Frank Leboeuf explains why he feels Belgium, not France, are the current favourites to
Antoine Griezmann missed another penalty for France, but the world champs beat Andorra 3-0. Subscribe to ESPN+ to watch more Euro 2020 qualifiers. Antoine Griezmann is denied from the spot again for France in Euro 2020 qualifying. Watch France-Andorra on ESPN+. Frank Leboeuf explains why he feels Belgium, not France, are the current favourites to
Antoine Griezmann scored twice and assisted another, in Barcelona’s 5-2 rout of Real Betis at Camp Nou. Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop revel in Antoine Griezmann’s display at Camp Nou in Barcelona’s 5-2 win vs. Real Betis. BARCELONA — Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Barcelona bounced back from an opening day defeat to Athletic Bilbao