Lionel Messi ensures Barcelona fans the club will fight for every trophy in 2019-20 after only winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup in 2018-19. Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title. Ross Dyer and Shaka Hislop go through
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Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season. The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season. Christian Pulisic scored twice and won a penalty for Chelsea
Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba model the kits they’ll be wearing for the 2019-20 season. The new European season is almost upon us once more, a time of year that is like Christmas for football kit aficionados. All of the continent’s biggest clubs have released their new home, away and (in some cases)
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk won the Premier League Player of the Year in May. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo are among the nominees for FIFA’s The Best award for 2019, along with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, organisers have announced. Premier League Player of the Year Van Dijk won the Champions League
Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s growth at such a young age, as the Liverpool local is getting a mural of himself. Jurgen Klopp speaks exclusively to ESPN to explain why Liverpool’s “perfect performance” vs. Barcelona was his favorite moment so far. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all
Paul Mariner gives his opinion on Liverpool’s reported move to extend Divock Origi’s contract and have him as the first-choice forward off the bench. Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol is tasked of choosing his starting three midfielders in Jurgen Klopp’s side for 2019-20. Liverpool legend Steve Nicol says Divock Origi hasn’t improved in his five
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian. UEFA have rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s appeal over Neymar’s
Rocco Commisso believes in the resurgence of Serie A and as the new owner of Fiorentina, he’s ready to dive in. Rocco Commisso was twelve years old when he emigrated from his native Calabria, locating in the toe of the Italian boot, to New York City. His quickly became an immigrant success story: Academic excellence
With reports Barcelona are set to trigger Antoine Griezmann’s release clause, the FC guys assess how the France star will fit into the current side. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Barcelona won’t be so hasty to get rid of Coutinho and will give him one more season to turn it around. Barcelona striker Luis Suarez
Gab Marcotti dissects the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fans and finds it “odd” how supporters of one generally dislike the other. The FC crew discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s impactful return for Portugal after he netted three goals to send them to the UEFA Nations League final. Kate Markgraf reacts to Italy’s stunning win
FIFA Volta takes football back to the streets… and to the rooftops. 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 to: Van Dijk snubbed from UEFA’s best XI | Pickford on penalty:
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
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
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
Liverpool’s Champions League success in 2018-19 represents one of the most significant African contributions ever made to a European Cup-winning team. The Reds defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Madrid on Saturday as they conquered Europe for the sixth time, and ended their 14-year wait for the continental crown. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a
Craig Burley rates the latest transfer rumours, including Tottenham’s summer plans, Man United’s right-back search and Mohamed Salah’s future. After Liverpool’s first UCL title since 2005, the FC crew discuss their silverware prospects going forward with a number of players in their prime. Shaka Hislop explains how Alisson’s presence in goal and saves in key
The FC guys discuss reports Neymar could be headed back to Barcelona in a swap deal that would send Ousmane Dembele to PSG. Stade de Reims jumped on Kylian Mbappe and company early and they couldn’t recover, ending their Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 defeat. PSG’s Dani Alves opens up about his singing career
After Liverpool’s first UCL title since 2005, the FC crew discuss their silverware prospects going forward with a number of players in their prime. 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.
Dan Thomas, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson try and separate fact from fiction as the summer transfer rumour mill cranks up. A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 32-year-old Manchester City supporter was left in a critical condition at a Champions League match between Schalke and City. Two others have been charged
Liverpool are confirmed as the final seeds for next season’s Champions League group-stage draw after lifting the trophy in Madrid on Saturday night. Jurgen Klopp’s side won the biggest prize in European football with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano. The winners of the Champions League automatically slot into Pot 1, which is