With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
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Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Setien’s Barca a mess so far | Kobe the soccer fan | Why Juve lost at Napoli | Klopp entitled to play LFC
11:53 AM ET Sam Marsden Quique Setien’s honeymoon period as Barcelona coach is officially over after a Jordi Alba own goal and a strike from Maxi Gomez helped Valencia to a 2-0 win over the La Liga leaders on Saturday. Alba deflected home Gomez’s shot at the beginning of the second half and the Uruguayan
Gab Marcotti reflects on Kobe Bryant’s love for soccer as players and clubs pay tribute to the NBA legend. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among several people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN. Bryant was 41. Drafted 13th overall in 1996 out of Lower
Steve Nicol outlines Barcelona’s defensive woes after a concerning 2-1 loss to Valencia. Quique Setien has said Barcelona’s players still don’t totally understand how he wants them to play after Valencia inflicted his first defeat as the club’s coach since replacing Ernesto Valverde earlier this month. A Jordi Alba own goal and a Maxi Gomez
VALENCIA, Spain — Following narrow wins against Granada and Ibiza, Quique Setien failed his first major examination as Barcelona manager when the Blaugrana crumbled 2-0 against Valencia, their first defeat at Mestalla since 2008. Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved a first-half penalty from Maxi Gomez and Barca made it to half-time with the game goalless, but
Antoine Griezmann nets two second-half goals to lift Barcelona over UD Ibiza 2-1. Watch Copa del Rey on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop says a healthy Lionel Messi is the only bright spot for Barcelona vs. Valencia. Real Madrid will face second-division club Zaragoza in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, and Barcelona will
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
Antoine Griezmann nets two second-half goals to lift Barcelona over UD Ibiza 2-1. Watch Copa del Rey on ESPN+. Steve Nicol believes Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez will need an adjustment period to fit well together. Tyrone Mings provided a fortunate deflection to give Aston Villa a late win over relegation rivals Watford. Jack Grealish’s
“Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being coach of Barcelona,” Quique Setien said after the club appointed him last week, ending a turbulent chapter under the previous boss, Ernesto Valverde. “I never thought Barcelona would choose me.” Nor did most people. Betis’ 61-year-old former coach is a committed follower of Johan Cruyff,
Steve Nicol considers whether a Juventus move would be good for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Bojan Krkic explains why Ernesto Valverde’s sacking from Barcelona doesn’t come as much of a surprise to him. BARCELONA — Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game as the Quique Setien Era began at Barcelona with a narrow
Steve Nicol believes Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez will need an adjustment period to fit well together. Steve Nicol considers whether a Juventus move would be good for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Barcelona have made United States youth international Konrad de la Fuente an ultimatum, sources have told ESPN, as negotiations continue over a new
Bojan Krkic explains why Ernesto Valverde’s sacking from Barcelona doesn’t come as much of a surprise to him. Steve Nicol explains why Quique Setien needs to make some big tactical changes to find success at Barcelona. Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Quique Setien
On Monday night, after overseeing Barcelona training for the final time that morning, Ernesto Valverde changed into his cycling gear, dusted down his bike and hit the road. He was still officially the Barca manager, but the club’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, had already informed him his time was up. Now, Valverde just wanted to
Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca go crazy after landing a date with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The FC guys say the Spanish Super Cup lacked the atmosphere that a final should have. Real Madrid outlasted Atletico
Thierry Henry is embracing the “difficult challenge” ahead in his first season at the helm of the Montreal Impact. Canada international Ballou Tabla has joined the Montreal Impact from Barcelona on a permanent transfer. The 20-year-old winger started his professional career with the Impact. He was sold to Barca’s B team before the start of
Steve Nicol explains why Quique Setien needs to make some big tactical changes to find success at Barcelona. Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Quique Setien talks about his admiration for Lionel Messi and wanting Barcelona to win “everything we can.” Xavi Hernandez has
Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Stewart Robson presents his top five players in the world, but questions arise over some glaring omissions. Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on El Clasico. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said his
Sid Lowe says Quique Setien will be embraced by Barcelona purists because of his style of play. Sid Lowe details what led to Ernesto Valverde’s downfall at Barcelona. Steve Nicol doesn’t understand why Ernesto Valverde was sacked with Barcelona atop the La Liga table. BARCELONA — Quique Setien has said he is struggling to comprehend
After Ronaldo was spotted wearing an iPod Shuffle, Anthony Richardson takes a look at some iconic retro items. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. The world’s biggest clubs need more than just on-pitch success to make the big bucks, and that means putting their star
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