MLS referee chief Howard Webb insists safety is the priority but believes players will play like normal. Major League Soccer is in the process of altering its plans for its proposed return-to-play tournament in Orlando so that the event will fit within a shorter time frame, multiple sources with knowledge of the league’s thinking told ESPN.
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Rob Dawson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to keep Odion Ighalo beyond his current loan deal. Gab Marcotti explains Odion Ighalo’s contract situation at Manchester United. Kay Murray and Mark Odgen look back on Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League final win vs. Bayern Munich. Shanghai Shenhua have softened their stance on extending Odion Ighalo‘s
ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are looking to rival Liverpool for their top transfer target. PLUS: The eye-watering cost of landing Philippe Coutinho. Jump to: Coutinho cost puts off clubs | De Gea United’s No.1 | Bellerin staying put | Aouchiche on Arsenal
Cesar Azpilicueta‘s team calls him the “boss.” He speaks to them every day via email or text message, monitors their performance, offers advice and expects success. He tells them to uphold the team’s values at all time and wear the shirt with pride. But this is a life away from his day job of being
4:39 PM ET Augsburg and bottom club Paderborn played out a 0-0 draw in their Bundesliga relegation battle on Wednesday despite a string of good chances for both sides, with six games left in the season. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30: Soccer Stories In Augsburg’s 300th Bundesliga game, the
Julien Laurens explains why Sergino Dest could be a great signing for Barcelona if they can afford him. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Gab Marcotti discusses Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona and if Edinson Cavani could replace him. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop
With professional sports hit hard by the global pandemic, leagues without salary caps — like most of the football world — are bringing them back up in conversation as a way to ensure stability. German FA president Fritz Keller says it’s something “they have to think about,” and the reasons are pretty straightforward. Wages are
Julien Laurens thinks it will be difficult for a swap deal including Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Ale Moreno judge the best hairstyles from footballers in self-isolation. David Luiz‘s future at Arsenal has been thrown into doubt after it emerged the club are yet to trigger an extension to his
ESPN Muller uses signature ‘meep-meep’ to describe Davies 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
ESPN Ogden: Solskjaer’s UCL goal probably got him the Man United job 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
Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to
Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller jokingly compares teammate Alphonso Davies’ speed to the Road Runner. Joshua Kimmich’s goal gives Bayern Munich the win and a seven-point lead over rivals Borussia Dortmund. Shaka Hislop assesses Erling Haaland’s subpar performance in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich. Craig Burley wonders if Roman Burki should have saved Joshua
Gab Marcotti explains Odion Ighalo’s contract situation at Manchester United. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still holding out hope of a last-minute deal with Shanghai Shenhua to extend Odion Ighalo‘s loan. Ighalo’s initial spell at Old Trafford will come to an end this week and talks with Shanghai about keeping the striker for
Mark Ogden analyses Leroy Sane’s situation at Manchester City and whether a move to Bayern Munich is possible. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber explains how the club are dealing with player fears on return to training. Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy said he has taken up painting during lockdown. The Frenchman has admitted he has
Gab Marcotti breaks down the latest transfer rumour involving Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy in London but is open to a move abroad for his next job. The Premier League is increasingly likely to miss their original June 12 target for resuming matches with the clubs expected to
Jaap Stam explains why the FC Cincinnati job appealed to him and reacts to his hire announcement going viral. FC Cincinnati boss Jaap Stam has told ESPN that he thought the wrong picture used for his announcement was a prank. The former Manchester United player was hired last week but the Major League Soccer club
Noah Sarenren-Bazee and Achraf Hakimi found the net as the German Bundesliga continues to pick up pace after the two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nigeria’s Bazee had hitherto struggled to make his mark in the league since making his debut for Hannover in the German top flight back in the 2015-16 season. He
ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
Julien Laurens explains why Sergino Dest could be a great signing for Barcelona if they can afford him. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Atletico Madrid said Monday that forward Joao Felix has sprained his left knee. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for
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