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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When he left Barcelona’s training ground for the last time as the club’s manager before his dismissal on Monday, Ernesto Valverde noticeably wore a big, happy smile, and he raised a hand to wave somewhat ironically at the gathered media scrum. Why the smile? Well, perhaps because Valverde is a tough, pragmatic man. Firstly, there
Craig Burley explains why Lionel Messi is the deciding factor behind Ernesto Valverde staying or leaving. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has decided to turn down the opportunity to immediately become the club’s head coach but Ernesto Valverde’s future remains in the balance, sources have told ESPN. Over the coming days, president Josep Maria Bartomeu will meet with
Julien Laurens doesn’t hold back criticising Ernesto Valverde’s coaching tactics against Atletico Madrid. Angel Correa’s late goal sees Atletico Madrid advance to the Spanish Super Cup final with a 3-2 win over Barcelona. Barcelona are sounding out club legend Xavi Hernandez as a possible replacement for Ernesto Valverde, with Valverde expected to move on in
Craig Burley explains why Lionel Messi is the deciding factor behind Ernesto Valverde staying or leaving. Steve Nicol says although Atletico got the 3-2 win over Barcelona, they shouldn’t be happy with their display. Julien Laurens doesn’t hold back criticising Ernesto Valverde’s coaching tactics against Atletico Madrid. Barcelona are weighing up signing an attacker in
Steve Nicol says although Atletico got the 3-2 win over Barcelona, they shouldn’t be happy with their display. Julien Laurens doesn’t hold back criticising Ernesto Valverde’s coaching tactics against Atletico Madrid. Angel Correa’s late goal sees Atletico Madrid advance to the Spanish Super Cup final with a 3-2 win over Barcelona. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi
“What happened in Rome was our fault and nobody else’s. Don’t let it happen again,” Lionel Messi said. But it happened again. There were just a few minutes to go before FC Barcelona headed out into Anfield for last year’s Champions League semifinal second leg when he delivered that message to his teammates, but maybe
3:55 PM ET Atletico Madrid battled back to beat Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night in a wildly entertaining match that featured five second-half goals. Both teams fielded full-strength sides for the chance to play Real Madrid, who beat Valencia on Wednesday in the other semi,
By Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden Ale Moreno feels the Spanish Super Cup is a cash grab and could hurt Real Madrid and Barca’s La Liga title hopes. Sid Lowe believes the mixed views about Arturo Vidal in Spain are largely based on the way he looks. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are
Ale Moreno feels the Spanish Super Cup is a cash grab and could hurt Real Madrid and Barca’s La Liga title hopes. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says a desire to make more money has taken four of Spain’s top teams to Saudi Arabia for this week’s Supercopa. Barca face Atletico Madrid
Sid Lowe believes the mixed views about Arturo Vidal in Spain are largely based on the way he looks. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Barcelona and Aston
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
Welcome to 2020! 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: Another wake-up call for Barca | Everton humiliated | Balotelli abused again | Fede Valverde the key for Real |
Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Liverpool and dominated the FIFA 20 team of the year
Steve Nicol is shocked by Lionel Messi’s underwhelming performance in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Espanyol. BARCELONA — Wu Lei‘s late equaliser dented 10-man Barcelona’s title hopes as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Espanyol in Saturday’s Catalan derby at the RCDE Stadium. David Lopez had headed the La Liga’s bottom club into a
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Midfielder Arturo Vidal‘s decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team,
By Moises Llorens, Sam Marsden The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC looks back on Barcelona’s dominant performance in the 2011 Champions League final against Man United. Arthur Melo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen both returned to training with Barcelona this week injured and
With another year — and another decade — behind us, we decided to go back and name a “Team of the Year” for each of the past 10 years. This isn’t another “team of the season” exercise, either: we wanted to know who the best club teams in Europe’s Big Five leagues were for each
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Barcelona have made an official approach to
The Exploding Heads present some baffling items available in Premier League club stores this holiday season. The Football Agents share their top charitable gift ideas for the players they represent. While Lionel Messi was reclaiming his crown as the world’s best player in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to stun the world with his leaps
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