Arsenal fans have had a pretty dismal season so far, with the club languishing in mid-table as manager Unai Emery was sacked and supporters fell out with stars like Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka. But is it all their own fault? ESPN and the team led by Dr. Thomas Curran, at the London School of
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5:13 PM ET Mauro Icardi continued his devastating scoring form with a hat-trick to inspire Paris Saint-German to a 6-1 thrashing of 10-man Saint-Etienne in the French League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. Argentine Icardi, on loan from Inter Milan, scored either side of the interval with Neymar, a Jessy Moulin own goal and a Kylian
Darko Kovacevic spent nine seasons in two spells with Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad have wished their former player, Darko Kovacevic, “a swift recovery” following reports that he was shot at outside his home in Athens on Tuesday. The ex-Serbia international and former Juventus forward was taken to a nearby hospital for wrist and knee injuries
Stewart Robson says Zlatan’s return to Europe is not exciting and debates whether the move is positive. Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes his first appearance for Milan since 2012. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. A year ago, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was deciding whether or not to stay in MLS. He had plenty of offers, including one from Milan,
Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Borussia Dortmund have signed Erling Haaland, beating Manchester United and Juventus in the race to secure the 19-year-old’s signature. Haaland joins the Bundesliga club from Austrian side FC Salzburg, with his deal set to keep him at Dortmund until
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Alejandro Moreno says D.C. United need to think about the big picture if they’re going to pursue Luka Modric. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has tipped compatriots Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior to make successes of themselves with
Craig Burley thinks getting rid of ‘charlatan’ players is a top priority at Old Trafford. Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Manchester United defender Ashley Young is in talks with Inter Milan, sources have told ESPN. The 34-year-old could sign for
Sadio Mane was named African Footballer of the Year for 2019 on Tuesday after winning the Champions League with Liverpool and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mane, 27, wins the award for the first time after finishing runner-up to his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt in 2017 and 2018. He
Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Frank Leboeuf says qualifying for the Champions League will do more for Chelsea than winning the FA Cup. Chelsea made an overall loss
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
Don Hutchison and Craig Burley don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how Arsenal have responded under Mikel Arteta so far. Arsenal overcome Championship leaders Leeds United to move on in the FA Cup. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players
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
10:51 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half hat-trick to lead Serie A champions Juventus to a 4-0 win at home to Cagliari on Monday, taking his tally to eight goals in his last five league games. The Portuguese pounced on a mistake in the Cagliari defence to break the deadlock four minutes after halftime
10:56 AM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘s return failed to inspire AC Milan as the fallen giants of Italian soccer were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row. The 38-year-old Swede, who helped Milan win their last major title
Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84, having played for Germany and Borussia Dortmund. Germany’s 1966 World Cup final goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper was in goal in the Wembley final, which hosts England won 4-2. Ex-England forward Geoff Hurst, whose hat trick
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool.
Mark Ogden doesn’t expect many, if any, signings from Man United, but says the club desperately needs them. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. MANCHESTER — Pep Guardiola has urged the Manchester United board to have patience with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer because it is only now
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
Jurgen Klopp delights over Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones’ performances in Liverpool’s win vs. Everton. Shaka Hislop says Jurgen Klopp should feel more confident when Liverpool need to rotate after beating Everton. Curtis Jones stamps his mark on the Merseyside derby with a brilliant winner vs. Everton. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. FA Cup:
It’s go time as the winter window opened on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal make move for Bayern’s Boateng Arsenal needed to improve their defence even before the season-ending injury to Calum