Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe say Sergio Ramos had to clear the air after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed the Los Blancos defender had asked to be released. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is not leaving the club this summer. Ramos, 32, contradicted Madrid president Florentino Perez’s Monday night claim on Spanish
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A draw at Fiorentina helped Genoa to push Empoli into the relegation zone and ensured safety for both sides playing at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have confirmed their owners are negotiating a sale, amid interest from New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso. In a statement, the club said their board
Gab Marcotti explains what is happening in Juventus’ search for a new manager after Maurizio Sarri reportedly told Chelsea he might want to leave. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at Chelsea after their Europa League triumph: Will Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri say goodbye? LONDON — Chelsea are prepared to grant Maurizio
Th LA Galaxy moved up to second in the Western Conference, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic involved in both goals of a 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. Sergio Santos’ first half strike was countered by a volley from Jonathan Lewis, leading to shared points for the Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids. D.C. United fought back to
Huesca’s match against Nastic Tarragona last May is being investigated. La Liga integrity department chief Inaki Arbea has told ESPN FC that Spanish football “generally is in good health” despite match-fixing allegations. Spanish police conducted raids in five cities — Huesca, Malaga, Valladolid, Madrid and A Coruna — on Tuesday as part of an investigation
Check out the best goals from the Serie A season, including the best from Cristiano Ronaldo and this year’s Capocannoniere, Fabio Quagliarella. AS Roma took care of business, but their long-shot chances for top four fell through, confirming their Europa League spot next season. Daniele De Rossi walks off the pitch for the final time
They are on the cusp of winning the biggest prize in club football but Tottenham Hotspur might also be on the brink of losing the man who made it all possible. Mauricio Pochettino has had plenty of opportunities to ease the fears of chairman Daniel Levy and every Spurs supporter that Saturday’s Champions League final
Th LA Galaxy moved up to second in the Western Conference, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic involved in both goals of a 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. Sergio Santos’ first half strike was countered by a volley from Jonathan Lewis, leading to shared points for the Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids. D.C. United fought back to
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe and Ian Darke weigh in on the contentious relationship between Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. Real Madrid Sergio Ramos has ended speculation regarding his future after he said he wants to “retire” at the Bernabeu during an impromptu news conference on Thursday. Club president Florentino Perez recently said
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson and Gab Marcotti debate whether or not Romelu Lukaku would be a good fit if Antonio Conte joins Inter Milan. Manchester United have told Inter Milan it will take £80 million to sign Romelu Lukaku, sources have told ESPN FC, as the striker is the top summer target for Antonio Conte,
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea’s quality in the second half for their 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final. Dan Thomas, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson try
Bruce Arena says the USMNT’s World Cup qualifying failure in 2017 did not factor into his decision to take the head-coaching job with New England. New England sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena sits down with ESPN FC to discuss his plans to get the Revolution back to winning ways. Herculez Gomez says the
Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum reminisces of his side’s historic comeback versus Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal. Georginio Wijnaldum speaks exclusively to ESPN FC about the differences he foresees between the 2018 and 2019 Champions League finals. Georginio Wijnaldum has told ESPN FC that Liverpool must blank out the “negative” memory of losing last season’s Champions
Spanish club Huesca are being investigated as part of a match fixing probe. The six people detained this week in a match-fixing probe that has rocked Spanish football will go before a judge on Thursday. The Spanish police conducted raids in five cities — Huesca, Malaga, Valladolid, Madrid and A Coruna — on Tuesday as
Daniele De Rossi got to say goodbye on Sunday night to the club he’s always loved in the city he’ll always love. They’ll never forget him either. ROME, Italy — For one last time, the 616th of his career, Daniele De Rossi pulled on the shirt he calls his “coat of armour.” He would have
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson and Alejandro Moreno explain what it will take for Unai Emery to win the battle of X’s and O’s against Chelsea. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane as joint top scorers in the league in Arsenal’s 3-1 win at Burnley. Robert Lewandowski scored twice to lead Bayern Munich to
Andre Villas-Boas is back managing in Europe after leaving Shanghai SIPG. Andre Villas-Boas has been appointed the new coach of Marseille on a two-year deal to succeed Rudi Garcia, who guided the club to a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season.. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss has been out of a job
Ahead of the Champions League final in Madrid, Stewart Robson picks whether he’d prefer Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino or Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp as his manager. Hugo Lloris reflected on Spurs’ historic comeback against Ajax and said that all the credit belongs to Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff. Stewart Robson examines how Liverpool can fill the
Major League Soccer: Jefferson Savarino (90’+4) RSL 2-1 Atlanta United Real Salt Lake has released Wales international defender Adam Henley, the club announced on Tuesday. “We want to thank Adam for his time with the club and wish him the best in his next opportunity,” RSL general manager Craig Waibel said in a statement. FC Exclusives
Ahead of the Champions League final in Madrid, Stewart Robson picks whether he’d prefer Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino or Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp as his manager. In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris explains how Mauricio Pochettino changed the course of his career at Spurs. Stewart Robson examines how Liverpool can fill the