ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Sid Lowe doesn’t put any stock into the Isco to Man City transfer rumours, saying he feels Real Madrid are still ‘testing the waters’ to gauge interest. With
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Sebastian Blanco helped the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 victory, ending NYCFC’s MLS-best 12-match unbeaten streak. Kacper Przybylko found the net for the fourth consecutive game for the Philadelphia Union, forcing a 2-2 draw against Orlando City at Talen Energy Stadium. David Beckham’s plans to build an 18,000 seat stadium in Fort Lauderdale to temporarily
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe discuss public perception surrounding the USWNT’s class action lawsuit and Rapinoe’s chat with Gianni Infantino. Megan Rapinoe addresses the back-and-forth with President Donald Trump and how she “held up her end of the bargain.” Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan explain what legacy the 2019 USWNT squad leave behind. Senator Joe
Ian Darke says it’s imperative Arsenal bolster their squad starting with Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha if they want to return to UCL football. Arsenal are set to sign French centre back William Saliba from Saint-Etienne for £27 million on a five-year contract, sources have confirmed to ESPN. However, the London club will loan the 18-year-old
The FC crew discuss the standard of officiating in MLS after Jozy Altidore took to Twitter following a penalty no-call in Toronto’s draw with D.C. United. The summer transfer window in MLS is now open, and there are assuredly some teams in the market for reinforcements. Here is a breakdown of who might be looking
Julien Laurens says Paul Pogba is doing the right thing by traveling for Man United’s preseason tour despite having voiced his desire to leave. Gabriel Jesus exploded into tears as he took out his frustration on the VAR machine as he was shown a red card in Brazil’s 3-1 win against Peru in the Copa
A schedule filled with midweek games stretched the resources of teams across Major League Soccer this round, leading to silly mistakes that really shouldn’t happen. We here at MLS Power Rankings wouldn’t know anything about that. Thanks to a very nap-heavy daily calendar, we’re always in tip-top shape. The Power Rankings don’t make mistakes. The
Gab Marcotti joins ESPN FC to give the latest details on Antoine Griezmann’s potential transfer to Barcelona. If all the transfers fall into place for Barcelona, will they be able to play Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and Neymar all at the same time? Julien Laurens shares the latest on Antoine Griezmann and Neymar’s links to Barcelona,
Julien Laurens says Ajax are the “biggest feeder club in the world” and is sure they’ll get the right price for Matthijs de Ligt no matter who they sell him to. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
By Andrew Cesare Richardson Gab Marcotti speculates on the type of club Jose Mourinho will manage next if the top tier teams don’t come calling. After Man United’s sixth-place finish, the FC crew question if there was some merit to Jose Mourinho calling second place ‘an achievement’ last campaign. Jose Mourinho turned down the biggest
1:25 AM ET Forward Danny Hoesen scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Hoesen was in a crowd in front of the net when he received a pass from midfielder Paul Marie, after midfielder Cristian Espinoza
It wouldn’t be a transfer window without fans scratching their heads wondering why their team wasn’t in for the guy Juventus just picked up for free. The latest arrived Sunday morning, when photos circulated on social media of France and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot exiting a private jet at Caselle. A fleet of Jeeps
With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap is in the works, the ESPN FC panel debate whether Manchester United or Real Madrid would prefer that deal more. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines Manchester United’s transfer needs and explains why their summer dealings will all hinge on Paul Pogba. The numbers
The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. – What did Neymar say to Messi when they met in Brazil?– Alex Morgan’s goal celebration sparks storm in a teacup If you haven’t
If all the transfers fall into place for Barcelona, will they be able to play Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and Neymar all at the same time? Mina Rzouki breaks down the key reasons Juventus have emerged as the likely landing spot for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. The European transfer window is open. Click here to
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop weighs in on whether Man United should cut their losses with David De Gea if he doesn’t accept an improved contract offer. With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap is in the works, the ESPN FC panel debate whether Manchester United or Real Madrid would prefer
With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap is in the works, the ESPN FC panel debate whether Manchester United or Real Madrid would prefer that deal more. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines Manchester United’s transfer needs and explains why their summer dealings will all hinge on Paul Pogba. Manchester United’s
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took over in the second half, scoring twice in LA Galaxy’s 2-0 win over Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump
Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off. Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer. Atletico Madrid have won
Gonzalo Higuain’s legacy with Argentina will be remembered for failing to rise to the occasion when silverware was on the line. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite