Sid Lowe dives into the proposed protocols for team training and the potential timetable for La Liga’s return. Former Coventry City MD Chris Anderson explains the financial crisis currently faced by lower league clubs. Gab Marcotti believes the Premier League should not continue if a deal with broadcasters can be arranged. UEFA have effectively ruled
UEFA Champions League
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Arsenal fans excited about getting Champions League football through the back door are dealt a reality check, PSG’s president is negotiating with himself, Chelsea have a Kepa conundrum and there’s an esports battle brewing … Jump to: PSG president negotiates
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Sid Lowe explains how suspending football has brought Barcelona’s long-standing problems to light. Barcelona coach Quique Setien joked he’s spending his time in lockdown dreaming of parading the Champions League trophy in front of the cows in his home village.
ESPN Ronaldo’s son does a perfect imitation ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry. Matthew
Julien Laurens claims teams are mad to play in the UCL and UEL after contracts expire on June 30. Ale Moreno says Premier League teams are primed to take the UCL by storm with Barca and Real Madrid struggling. Frank Leboeuf dives into Paris Saint-Germain’s potential transfer exodus and how the club will retool. Jon
Julien Laurens defends Neymar’s party lifestyle, comparing him to Ronaldinho who lived similarly and had success. Julien Laurens says PSG should try to retain Mauro Icardi with Edinson Cavani likely to leave on a free transfer. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar planned to mock Erling Haaland‘s celebration before their Champions League round-of-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund, according to
Shaka Hislop remembers the “driving force” of Liverpool great Steven Gerrard. Jon Champion explains why Liverpool clinching the title remains a major obstacle to the league resuming. Sid Lowe breaks down why Sevilla defender Diego Carlos is appealing to major clubs like Liverpool and Barca. Danny Higginbotham thinks Man United would beat out Liverpool for
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds
Frank Leboeuf explains what made legend Franz Beckenbauer so special and why he was his idol. The Exploding Heads return to settle the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate by saddling both with 10 goalkeepers as teammates. Football today is flooded with world-class stars. If not for the incomprehensible brilliance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the
Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at every trophy Barcelona won from 2008-12 under Pep Guardiola. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. ESPN’s
Craig Burley weighs the pros and cons of the Premier League following Belgium’s suit and voiding the season. Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid could be a factor in the rise of coronavirus cases in the area, according to the city council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton. Jurgen Klopp’s side were dumped out
Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos
The FC crew make their picks for greatest football comeback of the 2010s. The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment of a multi-part series, they tell the story of
FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19’s financial impact on even the biggest clubs. Gab Marcotti explains why UEFA needs to make a ruling on player contracts if the season is extended. Gab Marcotti reacts to the news that UEFA has suspended all European competitions “until further notice.” Julien Laurens and Craig Burley break down
Shaka Hislop leaves Barcelona out of his Power Rankings after losing to Valencia 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Lionel Messi scores two second-half goals in Barcelona’s 5-0 win vs. Leganes. Watch Copa Del Rey on ESPN+. Sid Lowe examines the series of missteps by Barcelona in trying to replace Luis Suarez this transfer window.
Remember that fateful night in October when two intrepid Liverpool fans went to the completely wrong Belgian city to watch their team in the Champions League? Now Genk have honoured their promise to invite the duo to a game… against Gent! The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest
Sometimes, it takes something bold to effect change. UEFA’s annual benchmarking report, released this week, underscores what we already know. There’s good news (financial stability) and not-so-good news: extreme polarization. And it’s the latter that could use a fix. Over the past decade, debt has fallen, revenue has increased tremendously and the game of soccer,
Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. The first Premier League match of 2020 served up an incredible overhead kick that brought to mind some of the most amazing acrobatic goals ever scored
The Exploding Heads present some baffling items available in Premier League club stores this holiday season. The Football Agents share their top charitable gift ideas for the players they represent. While Lionel Messi was reclaiming his crown as the world’s best player in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to stun the world with his leaps
The Football Agents share their top charitable gift ideas for the players they represent. Getty Images have selected their Top 100 sporting photographs of 2019, and we at Toe Poke have cherry picked our favourite footballing snaps from the album. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories,
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