The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Dortmund plan raid on Spurs’ Parrott Borussia Dortmund are planning a raid for Spurs’ starlet Troy Parrott — pipping
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2:36 PM ET Atletico Madrid lost ground on leaders Barcelona as they were held 1-1 away to Granada on Saturday for a seventh draw in 14 La Liga games. Diego Simeone’s side went ahead on the hour mark through Brazilian leftback Renan Lodi but lost their lead soon after when Granada’s German Sanchez outjumped his
Frank Leboeuf weighs in on the situation surrounding Karim Benzema not being on the French national team. Craig Burley assesses the possibility of Jose Mourinho luring Gareth Bale back to Tottenham. How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Ale Moreno says it’s
Steve Nicol and Craig Burley are skeptical of Man United despite the club’s recent winning streak. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says other clubs switching managers won’t change Manchester United’s plan for the future. After Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, Rob Dawson wonders if he’ll be hovering over the Man United job. Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus
Pep Guardiola discusses Bernardo Silva’s racism ban and insists he’s not guilty of the offence. Ale Moreno reveals the biggest factor in whether Pep Guardiola will stay or go at the end of his contract. The FC crew examine the title race with Liverpool’s lead now at eight points over Leicester and Chelsea. MANCHESTER, England
Robbie Paratore was 18 years old and captain of Leicester City’s Under-18 side when he realized he was in a real, live Catch-22. His scholar contract — the two-year deal that governs most players in England between the ages of 16 and 18 — was coming to an end. And while the club offered him
Shaka Hislop examines whether Chelsea have joined the title race after their sixth straight Premier League win. Former U.S. striker Landon Donovan weighs in on Christian Pulisic’s role as the face of the USMNT. Can Chelsea’s youngsters defeat the defending champs? The Exploding Heads turn to FIFA 20 to find out. Chelsea’s in-form forward Christian
Barcelona’s Luis Suarez tells ESPN that a future move to MLS is “a great possibility”. BARCELONA — Ernesto Valverde says Gerard Pique is not certain to start Saturday’s La Liga game against Leganes following a week which has seen the defender occupied by the Davis Cup in Madrid. Pique’s company Kosmos is behind the revamped
Alexis Nunes hands out awards to the best in their respective positions on this year’s FC100 rankings. Can Chelsea’s youngsters defeat the defending champs? The Exploding Heads turn to FIFA 20 to find out. From Manchester United‘s Fred the Red to Arsenal‘s Gunnersaurus Rex, every single one of the 20 Premier League mascots — ranked!
After Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, Rob Dawson wonders if he’ll be hovering over the Man United job. Atletico Madrid have joined AC Milan in the race sign to Nemanja Matic from Manchester United in January, sources have told ESPN FC. The Serbia midfielder, who completed a £40 million move to Old Trafford from Chelsea in July
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Mourinho eyes Ibrahimovic reunion at Spurs Mauricio Pochettino’s seat in the Tottenham dugout has barely gone cold, but new
Marcus Rashford is happy with his current form but still thinks he is a few years away from being at his best. Paul Mariner feels Marcus Rashford needs consistency from the Man United squad in order to be successful. After Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, Rob Dawson wonders if he’ll be hovering over the Man United job.
So there you have it: the 2019 edition of the ESPN FC 100 — our annual ranking of the best players in the world — was dominated by Liverpool off the back of one of their best seasons in the modern era. Winning the Champions League and finishing just a point behind Manchester City for
Liverpool fans have been able to enjoy the international break, basking in the glory of an eight-point lead over Chelsea and Leicester City. But boy are they lucky to be so far in front! ESPN and the team led by Dr. Thomas Curran, at the London School of Economics, compile the Luck Index to examine how
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Bayern Munich go after Parrott German giants Bayern Munich are set to make an effort to try
It has been nearly 18 months since Victor Moses announced his retirement from international football, but now, after a failed spell in Turkey, a rumoured return to England, and parent club Chelsea, could spark his career back to life. The retirement news came as a shock to football fans, and there were many who believed,
ESPN FC 100 is back, and our annual ranking of the best men’s players and managers in the world right now made something abundantly clear: Liverpool rule. The Merseyside club took home more than a few top honors, followed by Premier League defending champions Manchester City and, oh yeah, this Average Joe who plies his
How will Real Madrid and their fans react to Gareth Bale’s dig at the club after Wales’ Euro qualifying victory? Aaron Ramsey seals Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification in winner-takes-all fashion. Watch Euro Qualifying on ESPN+. Gareth Bale‘s celebration of Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification with teammates holding the “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order.” flag has
Paul Mariner feels Marcus Rashford needs consistency from the Man United squad in order to be successful. Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have not performed consistently despite being talented. Julien Laurens looks at whether Manchester United could let Paul Pogba go back to Serie A in January. Manchester United players have been
Ale Moreno reveals the biggest factor in whether Pep Guardiola will stay or go at the end of his contract. English Premier League champions Manchester City drew in record revenue of £535.2 million ($693 million) in a fifth consecutive year of profitability in 2018-19, the club said in an annual report published on Tuesday. Record-breaking