The FC guys mention Manchester United’s ’99 treble winners and Arsenal’s ’98 side when questioning if Man City are the best team of the Premier League era. 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. Manchester United have agreed
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The FC crew debate whether Manchester United can afford Gareth Bale and how effective he could be if he returned to the Premier League. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop brushes aside Diego Maradona’s reported interest in managing Manchester United as nothing more than a publicity stunt. With Paul Pogba linked with a return to Juventus and
Andrea Agnelli, president of the ECA and chairman of Juventus, is hoping to get his way over time regarding big reforms and guarantees for big clubs in European competitions. SAINT JULIAN, MALTA — The European Clubs Association (ECA) met in Malta over two days to discuss what is bound to be one of the most
Steve Nicol explains how adding Eden Hazard puts Real Madrid in a better position to challenge Barcelona for next season’s La Liga title. Julien Laurens shares the latest on Eden Hazard and the reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the Belgian playmaker. Eden Hazard is set to complete his
Steven Gerrard accepted a charge of misconduct after Sunday’s loss to Celtic. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been handed a one-match touchline ban after accepting a charge of misconduct following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat in the Scottish Premiership by Glasgow rivals Celtic. The Scottish FA said the former England captain had taken a fixed offer. The
Quagliarella is arguably in the form of his life at the tail-end of his career. You can bet he’s enjoying every minute of it, too. Typically Fabio Quagliarella spends June on one of the Balearic islands off the eastern coast of Spain, a place to kick back and relax after another long, hard season. Off
After Gianluigi Buffon announced his departure from PSG, ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains why it didn’t pan out for the goalkeeping legend in Ligue 1. Paris Saint-Germain have become favourites to sign Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt due to the efforts of former sporting director Leonardo, who is set to return to the French champions
Spain and Portugal will undertake ‘an in-depth analysis’ of a possible joint bid. Spain and Portugal will start an analysis of whether to bid for the 2030 World Cup, the countries’ football federations said on Saturday. They did not make any mention of Morocco, who were previously also said to have been involved. “After holding
With Paul Pogba linked with a return to Juventus and no players signed yet this summer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United need to up their game in the transfer market. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United have released Ander Herrera and Antonio Valencia while Juan Mata has been offered a new contract, the Premier
9:25 PM ET Substitute Jordan Hamilton scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, and Toronto FC salvaged a 2-2 draw on Friday night despite twice conceding to visiting Sporting Kansas City from the penalty spot. Hamilton’s finish of Ryan Telfer‘s cross, after an excellent ball from Alejandro Pozuelo set up the opportunity, marked
Jordan Henderson collapsed to his knees, exhausted and happy, before he sunk to the turf completely. “No one deserves this moment more than you,” Adam Lallana ran over to tell his close friend as he lifted him to his feet, while tears fell from Jürgen Klopp’s face as he embraced the 28-year-old, later saying: “Jordan
Julien Laurens shares the latest on Eden Hazard and the reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the Belgian playmaker. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop says Christian Eriksen is inching closer to joining Real Madrid by expressing his desire to leave Tottenham this summer. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol is pleased Zinedine
Timothy Weah celebrates his goal against St. Mirren on Wednesday. United States forward Tim Weah said it was an “amazing feeling” to celebrate a goal in his first start for two months in Celtic’s 2-0 win at St. Mirren in the Scottish Premier League on Wednesday. The 19-year-old put Celtic ahead in the 15th minute Wednesday night
Quagliarella is arguably in the form of his life at the tail-end of his career. You can bet he’s enjoying every minute of it, too. Typically Fabio Quagliarella spends June on one of the Balearic islands off the eastern coast of Spain, a place to kick back and relax after another long hard season. Off
Julien Laurens shares the latest on Eden Hazard and the reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the Belgian playmaker. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop says Christian Eriksen is inching closer to joining Real Madrid by expressing his desire to leave Tottenham this summer. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol is pleased Zinedine
With the prospect of the 2022 World Cup now involving 48 teams becoming increasingly likely, Craig Burley thinks it will ‘dilute’ the quality of the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Qatar to have a co-host and will present an expansion proposal at June’s congress in Paris. It has not even been 11 months since
Julien Laurens says that chemistry and unity that the U.S. displayed were key components in their shock win against France at the U20 World Cup. The United States Under-20 National Team has reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 Under-20 World Cup after a thrilling, come-from-behind 3-2 win over heavily favored France. Up next for head
The FC guys mention Manchester United’s ’99 treble winners and Arsenal’s ’98 side when questioning if Man City are the best team of the Premier League era. Pep Guardiola was infuriated after Manchester City’s historic domestic treble after being accused of “receiving money” through separate payments from the club’s Abu Dhabi owners. Manchester City have
With Antoine Griezmann in the news with his decision to leave Atletico Madrid, Frank Leboeuf is asked about his role in the France national team. With Paul Pogba linked with a return to Juventus and no players signed yet this summer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United need to up their game in the
After Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admitted he would welcome a return to Italy, the FC crew believe it’s a matter of time before he lands the vacant role manager’s role at Juventus. A draw at Fiorentina helped Genoa to push Empoli into the relegation zone and ensured safety for both sides playing at the Stadio