As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the football world, the transfer market will change radically. Clubs are likely to turn to loan and swap deals rather than paying up front for a player, so we look back at some of the best and worst loan moves ever in Europe. THE BEST 10. Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea
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Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United face a battle to land their top target, Pep Guardiola was slapped on his head during training, and Monaco face a big sale. PLUS: Barcelona stars have been winning … on the horses.
Julien Laurens commends La Liga for trying a different plan for restarting the season. Sid Lowe explains some of the roadblocks La Liga will have to work around when action resumes in June. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois insists his side are raring to go when the season restarts. Sid Lowe explains the process of La
Julien Laurens commends La Liga for trying a different plan for restarting the season. Time is running out for La Liga to complete its season due to the coronavirus crisis, and if the campaign has to be curtailed the Spanish FA will have to come up with some way of deciding a final table for the
ESPN Burley: Aurier breaking guidelines is ‘idiotic behaviour’ Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready
Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Gab Marcotti explains
Friday May 19, 2000. Early evening, 20 years ago today, and the bus leaves the Hotel Atlántico, a crowd gathered outside. A couple of miles away, Cuatro Caminos, meeting point of multitudes, is preparing for the biggest party the city has ever seen — if they make it, and some don’t dare believe after what
Shaka Hislop and Ian Darke must choose their preference given a selection of hypothetical duos. Former Brazil star Edilson has said that he was better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar at the peak of his playing career. Edilson helped the national team win the 2002 World Cup and also claimed four Brazilian league
Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti react to Ajax defender Sergino Dest being linked to Barcelona. All Spanish league clubs can begin group training sessions this week despite stricter lockdown restrictions remaining in place in parts of Spain because of the coronavirus pandemic. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss how the Bundesliga is planning to deal with coronavirus cases within the league. Taylor Twellman and Ale Moreno explain why the Bundesliga is not an apt comparison to MLS for resuming play. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti react to Ajax defender Sergino Dest being linked to Barcelona. FC Barcelona
Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Lionel Messi‘s cousin, Maxi Biancucchi, has said safety issues in Argentina could prevent the Barcelona forward returning to his homeland to finish his career. Messi, who turns 33 in June, has always spoken of his desire to play
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi said that the stoppage in play due to the coronavirus pandemic may help the club address some of its issues on the pitch. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+ Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, the Argentina captain
Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Sid Lowe outlines Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta’s goal to bring Man City’s Pep Guardiola back. Barcelona‘s chances of signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez could be thwarted after Javier Tebas said La Liga’s financial regulations will be
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe reflects back on the tense UCL clash of Chelsea vs. Barcelona 11 years to the day. Julien Laurens explains why Barcelona adding Juve’s Miralem Pjanic doesn’t make sense on the pitch. Check out Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s impressive training course during social distancing. Joan Laporta has said he wants Pep
ESPN Burley sympathetic to Pulisic’s ‘awkward’ Chelsea introduction ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in Premier League history. ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in
Sid Lowe explains the process of La Liga resuming play and the confidence league officials have for a restart. La Liga president Javier Tebas sees very little risk to players upon returning to action. Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Gab Marcotti explains why he’s excited
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. La Liga president Javier Tebas has said there will be “zero” risk for matches to be played every day when competitive football returns in Spain after its pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. Spain’s first- and second-division clubs have now
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact sport around the globe, the resulting financial crisis means there will be less money in the upcoming transfer window and clubs will have to get creative if they are looking to move players on, or bring in new arrivals. The transfer rumour mill is still turning but, as
ESPN Herrera: Mbappe makes PSG look like kids in training! ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe, Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in Premier League history. ESPN Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Gab Marcotti explains why he’s excited about the return of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga. Sid Lowe says no fans in La Liga stadiums until 2021 would seriously impact the summer transfer window. Barcelona have intensified negotiations with
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