Sid Lowe provides the latest surrounding Neymar’s future amid rumours Barcelona and Real Madrid are both making a final push for the Brazilian. Mark Donaldson and Paul Mariner discuss how Barcelona would fit PSG’s Neymar back into the starting lineup if the Brazilian returned to the Camp Nou. Lionel Messi is in a race against
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Paco Alcacer’s free kick from deep sealed KFC Uerdingen’s fate, in a 2-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund in the first round of the DFB Pokal. Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund’s signings, and questions whether or not they’ve done enough to win next season’s Bundesliga title. Steve Nicol says Manchester
D.C. United moved up to third in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 win over Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy. To watch more MLS sign up to ESPN+. D.C. United is in discussions with former Liverpool and England forward Daniel Sturridge, though there are concerns about the player’s injury history, a league source confirmed
The Luck Index shows Manchester City were unlucky not to pass 100 points again, and beat Liverpool to the Premier League by a bigger margin. Shaka Hislop evaluates the first Saturday of the Premier League season, praising Manchester City and Brighton while rigorously defending VAR. Man City kicked off their season perfectly with a 5-0
Ian Darke says Manchester United won’t be letting Paul Pogba leave Old Trafford due to their lack of depth and experience in the midfield. Craig Burley’s superlatives for the opening round of the Premier League season include high praise for Man United and scorn for Chelsea and Watford. Craig Burley likes what he saw from
Julien Laurens shares his thoughts on how Bayern Munich will proceed after Leroy Sane picked up an injury in the FA Community Shield. Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop explain why Bayern Munich’s lack of athleticism at the back will give them problems this season. Bayern Munich have signed Croatia international Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan
Following Neymar’s absence in PSG’s Ligue 1 opener, the FC crew discuss the latest on his potential exit from Paris. The ESPN FC crew examine reports that Real Madrid could offer Luka Modric to PSG to bolster their bid for Neymar. Julien Laurens dismisses the possibility of Neymar joining Real Madrid on loan, even if
Jose Luis Brown sails above England’s Terry Butcher in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. World Cup winner Jose Luis Brown, who scored Argentina’s opening goal in the 1986 World Cup final against West Germany, has died at the age of 62, local media reported on Monday. The country’s football association confirmed the former central defender’s
With Liverpool confirming Alisson will be out a few weeks, Alejandro Moreno explains how Liverpool will cope with losing the Brazilian. With Alisson likely out at least a month, Shaka Hislop explains the impact having Adrian in goal will have on Liverpool’s back line. Julien Laurens and Alexis Nunes break down Liverpool’s performance in a
Carlos Vela converted a penalty and set up two goals in LAFC’s 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls. To watch more MLS sign up to ESPN+. Carlos Vela became the leading all-time Mexican scorer in MLS when he netted in LAFC’s 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday and is
Fourteen-year-old Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko netted six times on his under-19 debut on Sunday as his side thrashed Wuppertaler SV. Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko scored six goals on his under-19 debut on Sunday. After a record 50 goals in 28 matches for Dortmund’s U17s last season, the 14-year-old was promoted to Borussia’s U19
5:09 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain’s star-studded attack brushed off the absence of Neymar as Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and substitute Angel Di Maria all got on the scoresheet in a comfortable 3-0 home win over Nimes in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday. The champions left the 27-year-old Brazil forward out of their squad as
The English Premier League is back – and so are we! The EPL — and Ligue 1 — kicked-off the 2019-20 season for the top European leagues, and brought with it that familiar concoction of drama, goals, and madness. Last year’s pace setters picked up where they left off – Liverpool beat newly promoted Norwich
12:55 AM ET Carlos Vela scored a goal and added two assists, leading LAFC to a 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in an action-packed match on Sunday night at Banc of California Stadium. Vela converted a penalty in the 61st minute for his Major League Soccer-leading 23rd goal of the season, then
4:19 PM ET Dermot Corrigan Real Madrid veteran Marcelo was the only player on either side to miss as Roma won Sunday evening’s Mabel Green Cup on penalties following a 2-2 draw. A very entertaining first half saw Madrid twice go ahead through Marcelo and Casemiro, but Diego Perotti and Edin Dzeko equalised each time.
1:44 PM ET Second-half goals from Boulaye Dia and Suk Hyun-jun gave Reims a shock 2-0 away win against Olympique Marseille in their opening Ligue 1 match on Saturday, handing coach Andre Villas-Boas a losing start in charge of the hosts. In a match played in stifling heat at the Velodrome, Dia struck in the
Our ESPN FC panel give their Premier League predictions, including some surprising picks for top 6 and player of the year. Following Tottenham’s loan moves for Ryan Sessegnon and Giovani Lo Celso, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains how Mauricio Pochettino will utilise both players. Harry Kane struck twice in the final minutes as Tottenham came
2:02 AM ET The Portland Timbers extended their undefeated streak at home to 10 games with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night at rainy Providence Park, on goals from Sebastian Blanco, Marvin Loria and Jeremy Ebobisse. In a back-and-forth game with attack after attack from both teams — regional rivals with
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop praise Frenkie de Jong’s game, particularly his composure on the ball in the Netherlands’ win over England. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains what it will take for new signing Frenkie de Jong to adjust to life at Barcelona. Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe