The first day of small group training for Atlanta United and three other MLS teams was accompanied by ongoing worries from veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz about plans for a MLS tournament in Florida. The first-day participation was voluntary and there was no contact as social distancing continued to protect players during the coronavirus pandemic. –
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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 are linked with a slippery customer in midfield. PLUS: The Champions League final could be on the move. Jump to: Aouar wanted by Man City, Chelsea | Arsenal’s Zoom party | CL final on the move | Smalling needs
Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s
Ale Moreno doesn’t expect Paris Saint-Germain to offer Sergino Dest the same freedom to grow Ajax has. Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona should give
Ian Darke breaks down the market for Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid transfer rumours to Chelsea. James Olley breaks down why Aubameyang’s contract will dictate Arsenals transfer activity this summer. Julien Laurens emphatically rules out any chance Philippe Coutinho moves to Arsenal this summer. Julien Laurens insists Arsenal should keep David Luiz beyond this summer due
Julien Laurens reacts to the Italian sports minister giving Serie A the go-ahead to resume June 20. Serie A teams will face two games a week for the rest of the season once the league restarts following the coronavirus stoppage, according to the fixture list published on Monday. The league confirmed that it will restart
Julian Nagelsmann compared Timo Werner with Robert Lewandowski amid interest from the Premier League. Ale Moreno and Steve Nicol react to Timo Werner’s underwhelming performance in RB Leipzig’s draw. Ian Darke breaks down the market for Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid transfer rumours to Chelsea. James Olley believes that despite being second choice, Coutinho could be
ESPN FC presents the Battle of the Leagues, a FIFA 20 tournament to determine the best league in the world. Gab Marcotti thinks Edinson Cavani should stay at PSG and not accept a three-year deal at Inter Milan. Gab Marcotti is unsure that PSG will be open to Massimiliano Allegri. Julien Laurens reacts to the
Brazilian legend Pele explains why winning the World Cup in Mexico was his best memory in a Brazil shirt. On this day in 2015, ESPN’s Bob Ley showed his frustration with the FIFA presidential election. Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. Charlie Gibson
Jadon Sancho reigns supreme after his first professional hat trick in Dortmund’s 6-1 victory vs. Paderborn. Julien Laurens encourages players to continue to speak out about “Justice for George Floyd”. Jadon Sancho, Weston McKennie and Marcus Thuram express their support for George Floyd. Weston McKennie, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Thuram expressed their support for George
James Olley explains why ‘serial winner’ Harry Kane could look to exit Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Ian Darke defends his stance against the Premier League allowing teams to have five subs when play resumes. Ian Darke breaks down the market for Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid transfer rumours to Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur have borrowed £175 million
Ale Moreno warns that when MLS returns, players are more likely to be in preseason than midseason form. Kasey Keller reacts to MLS reaching an agreement with the players’ union on a new CBA until 2025. The LA Galaxy will meet with new Serbian winger Aleksandar Katai on Thursday to discuss a series of alarming
ESPN Battle of the Leagues: Coming to ESPN FC June 8 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,
Barcelona wanted Philippe Coutinho so badly that they spent a whole summer chasing him, lost out, looked silly and still came back again four months later, making him the most expensive player they had ever signed. Lionel Messi wanted him too; he told the club president Josep Bartomeu so. Andrés Iniesta said he had just
Pep Guardiola says football will return but urges fans to continue following government guidelines. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has become the latest Premier League player to breach social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic after he was pictured having a kickabout at Formby beach on Merseyside. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30:
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Check out Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold’s crazy kick from an odd spot to find the back of the net. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has promised the club’s supporters a title parade when it is safe and said there will be no
Sid Lowe explains the thinking behind La Liga’s late evening kickoffs when the league returns on June 11. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Most of Europe’s top leagues are now in a position to complete their seasons with a bumper summer
4:35 PM ET Eintracht Frankfurt substitute Stefan Ilsanker scored twice in 10 minutes to complete a 3-0 win away to Werder Bremen, who stayed in the Bundesliga drop zone on Wednesday as their dismal home record continued. Forward Andre Silva headed the visitors ahead in the 61st minute of a physical match and Ilsanker took
When it comes to Paris Saint-Germain’s young stars and their exits from the club, the list is long, and all indications suggest it will keep getting longer and longer. Last summer Paris Saint-Germain sold Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen), Stanley N’Soki (Nice), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig), Timothy Weah (Lille) and Arthur Zagre (AS Monaco) for a combined amount of
ESPN Hislop: Footballers are using their voices for change 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
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