Alejandro Moreno breaks down Argentina’s win over Brazil and raises questions about Tite’s job security. Shaka Hislop says there are no superlatives left to describe Lionel Messi’s talent after another hat trick. Julien Laurens explains why Eric Abidal is already talking about pursuing Neymar again next summer. Lionel Messi was guest of honour all weekend at
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Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatar state investment company that owns PSG, are getting a step closer to a takeover of English second division club Leeds United, sources have told ESPN FC on Monday. The discussions between the representatives of QSI and the Yorkshire club have been going on for a while now. Before last
One of the most electrifying eras in Major League Soccer history came to an end on Nov. 13 when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy announced that they were mutually parting ways after two seasons together. While the LA Galaxy has time to figure out what to do with the roughly $7 million in savings
After Real Madrid’s 4-0 win at Eibar, Shaka Hislop believes they are working their way back to their best. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has received a letter from Real Madrid stating their opposition for a regular season La Liga game to be staged overseas, a source from the federation told ESPN FC. La
Ale Moreno says it’s “refreshingly honest” Gareth Bale said he enjoys playing for Wales more than Real Madrid. Julien Laurens thinks Kylian Mbappe’s value will only go up and Real Madrid cannot afford to wait to sign him. After Real Madrid’s 4-0 win at Eibar, Shaka Hislop believes they are working their way back to
Julien Laurens looks at whether Manchester United could let Paul Pogba go back to Serie A in January. Steve Nicol and Craig Burley are skeptical of Man United despite the club’s recent winning streak. Steve Nicol says Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have not performed consistently despite being talented. Ale Moreno says Manchester United currently
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: Manchester City show interest in Coman Sky Sports News is reporting that Manchester City are interested in
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. Manchester City show interest in Coman Sky Sports News is reporting that Manchester City are interested in Bayern Munich
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: Arsenal to make move for Soyuncu Life has a funny way of reminding you of your mistakes,
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: Man United face PSG competition for Sancho Rarely a day goes by without Jadon Sancho being linked
Sid Lowe tries to make sense of Atleti’s struggles after a fourth draw in their last five La Liga matches. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is facing three months on the sidelines due to a slipped disc in his neck with the club set to weigh up treatment options in the coming days. Costa had
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: Real lay tentative Haaland groundwork Sources at AS claim Real Madrid are planning to make an initial
Edwin van der Sar chats exclusively to ESPN FC about his former club Man United’s current predicament. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar believes that David Moyes will have time to bring success to Old Trafford Edwin van der Sar has signed a new long-term deal as Ajax chief executive, ending suggestions he
Bernardo Silva has been banned for one match and fined £50,000 following a controversial social media post regarding Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy. Silva posted a tweet that appeared to compare Mendy’s likeness to a cartoon character who features on the packaging of Conguitos, a brand of chocolate bar in Spain. – ESPN Premier League fantasy:
David Villa lifted the World Cup with Spain in 2010. Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa has announced he will retire at the end of the year. Vissel Kobe striker Villa will hang up his boots after the end of the J-League season in January, bringing an end to a glittering 19-year career.
Cesc Fabregas debuted for Spain in 2006 at age 18, despite having never played a first-team game in Spain to that point. “When he joined the club, the first time he came and trained with us, we all thought: ‘who is this little Spanish kid?'” They would find out fast. Soon, he’d be leading the
Sid Lowe tries to make sense of Atleti’s struggles after a fourth draw in their last five La Liga matches. 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. A
MANCHESTER, England — As far as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned, this is more like it. In the summer, he envisioned a young, energetic front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Daniel James terrorising defences with blistering pace and against Brighton, the plan finally came together in an impressive 3-1 win. Graham Potter’s side
England’s 7-0 demolition of Montenegro puts them in next summer’s Euro. Watch Euro 2020 qualifying on ESPN+. England forward Raheem Sterling came to the defence of England teammate Joe Gomez after some Three Lions’ supporters booed the Liverpool player when he took the field during a 7-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win against Montenegro on Thursday.
The FC crew examine the title race with Liverpool’s lead now at eight points over Leicester and Chelsea. There is no change at the top ahead of the international break, but two Spanish giants are back in the mix further down. And is that Leicester we see? Dropping out: Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, River Plate Agree?