Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe revealed he couldn’t understand how he didn’t win silverware at the club with the quality they had and insists it is something that the club still can’t shake. Jermain Defoe revealed how tough it was to leave West Ham for Tottenham and how his first spell ended with manager Juande
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3:31 PM ET Alexis Sanchez scored twice but was later sent off for simulation as Inter Milan beat Sampdoria 3-1 in Serie A action on Saturday. Sanchez, on loan with Inter following a disastrous spell with Manchester United, made the most his first start. The Chile international scored by deflecting in Stefano Sensi’s long-range opener
2:28 PM ET Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down but had to settle for a 2-2 draw against visiting Werder Bremen on Saturday to drop further down the standings, having won only one of their last four Bundesliga games. Dortmund cancelled out Werder’s eighth-minute lead through Milot Rashica seconds later with Mario Goetze’s diving
Camavinga has been sensational ever since he broke into the Rennes first team and is already attracting interest from Europe’s top clubs at the age of 16. Since the beginning of August, Stade Rennais have seen two things experience massive growth in their day-to-day operations as a football club and both of them are related
Manchester City ran out 3-1 winners at Goodson Park after a close-fought contest. It’s a result that will be felt across Stanley Park, with City’s win reducing Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. City took the lead on 24 minutes after a fine Kevin De Bruyne cross perfectly
A pair of late goals saw the New England Revolution earn an unlikely draw on the road against the Portland Timbers. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson has been fined $100,000 by Major League Soccer for “misconduct directed at match officials.” The fine stems from the Timbers’ 2-2 draw
The ESPN FC crew debate whether Barcelona can get going on the road against Getafe. With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around. Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury
Fabian Ruiz has been a revelation in the Napoli midfield and was recently scouted by Barcelona. Five rounds into the 2019-20 Serie A season, we thought it would be fun to highlight the players who have really caught the eye so far. You’ll be aware of some but others will come as a surprise. When
Frank Leboeuf finds it strange and disrespectful that Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar doesn’t speak French and hasn’t tried to learn. The Exploding Heads provide an alternative review of FIFA 20 and dissect the updated “realism” in players and fans. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel said superstar Kylian Mbappe will return from a hamstring injury against
Man City manager Pep Guardiola came to the defence of Bernardo Silva over his controversial tweet. Following Man City’s simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss whether Liverpool’s next six matches could define their
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Pavon each notched a goal and an assist against RSL to help the LA Galaxy clinch a playoff spot. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. The MLS Players Association announced revised salary numbers for the 2019 season, reflective of activity during the league’s summer transfer window. The LA Galaxy’s Zlatan
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why this weekend’s Madrid derby is the best indication of whether or not Real Madrid have turned things around. The FC crew discuss whether Real Madrid are having a good week or have actually moved past their early season struggles. After a 1-0 win over Sevilla, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens
Lukaku doesn’t quite fit the mold of what Conte looks for in a forward. Can he adapt quickly to his new team? It’s no surprise that Antonio Conte has had an immediate impact on Inter. He won three Serie A titles at Juventus, exceeded expectations with a poor Italy national team and took Chelsea from
Nice forward Lamine Diaby-Fadiga has admitted to stealing teammate Kasper Dolberg‘s watch from a team dressing room last week, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC The story was first reported by French outlet L’Equipe. Diaby-Fadiga, 18, is one of the most promising prospects at the club, where he’s been since joining the academy at age 13.
Julien Laurens believes Tottenham Hotspur’s shock loss to Colchester United in the Carabao Cup is symptomatic of the side’s poor form this season. Shaka Hislop thinks Colchester United’s Jeavani Brown should feel very lucky his side beat Tottenham on penalties, in spite of his abysmal Panenka attempt. Colchester United’s Tom Lapslie describes the feeling of
Major League Soccer: Jackson Yueill (35′) San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Philadelphia Union. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. The Philadelphia Union are back in second place in the East following a comeback that saw VAR play a pivotal role. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day
With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around. Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury against Villarreal sidelines the star man. Julien Laurens questions where new Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann
3:45 PM ET AS Roma suffered their first defeat of the Serie A season as Atalanta stunned the capital side with a 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Duvan Zapata came off the bench to hammer in the opener in the second half before Marten de Roon‘s header sealed victory in stoppage time.
5:06 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain suffered their second defeat of the season and their first at home in Ligue 1 for 16 months as they lost 2-0 to Stade de Reims on Wednesday. The French champions, who still lead the standings with 15 points from seven games, looked nothing like the team who crushed Real
When Christian Pulisic‘s $73 million move to Chelsea was announced in January, there were equal parts excitement and trepidation. The anticipation came from the American heading to one of the world’s biggest clubs for a fee more than three times the previous record for a U.S. international. If Pulisic could break through with the Blues,