ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner questions whether Tottenham will have depth issues this season with several key players linked to summer exits. Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris shares his views on ICC opponents, Juventus’ Champions League chances, and what new signing Tanguy Ndombele brings to Spurs. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The story of Jorge Griffa and Marcelo
4:34 PM ET Tottenham beat Bayern Munich 6-5 on penalties to win the Audi Cup at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night after a thrilling 90 minutes ended in a 2-2 draw. Spurs looked to be on their way to victory following goals from Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen that had the visitors leading 2-0
The MLS All-Stars were held scoreless for the first time since 2011 as Joao Felix and Atletico Madrid went on to a 3-0 victory at Orlando City Stadium. Relive the best moments from last night’s MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. For the last 15 years, the MLS All-Star game has pitted the best of MLS
By Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title. Barcelona are finalising a deal to send Brazilian forward Malcom to Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg for €40 million deal that could include €5-10m in add-ons, sources
Shaka Hislop feels Barcelona’s high asking price for Philippe Coutinho is scaring off potential buyers, given the Brazilian’s erratic from at the Nou Camp. Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title. With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to
10:36 PM ET Jeff Carlisle ORLANDO, Fla. — The 2019 MLS All-Star Game was won by La Liga side Atletico Madrid, who defeated the MLS All-Stars 3-0 in front of a sell-out crowd of 25,527. Marcos Llorente scored the game’s opening goal in the 42nd minute, and despite an improved effort by the home side
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson goes game by game to illustrate where Real Madrid were most vulnerable during their lacklustre showing in the ICC. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane appeared irritated after repeated questions on reports that out-of-favour star Gareth Bale was golfing back in Spain during the team’s 1-0 loss on Tuesday to Tottenham Hotspur
3:56 PM ET Christian Pulisic scored twice for Chelsea as they ran away with a 5-3 win against Red Bull Salzburg in a friendly in Austria on Wednesday night that wasn’t as close as the scoreline might suggest. The brace marked the first goals for the U.S. international with Chelsea since signing on with the
By Moises Llorens and Jeff Carlisle Relive the best moments from last night’s MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. Former Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran Torres is in talks with MLS club Chicago Fire and Brazilian side Sao Paulo, according to ESPN FC sources. The Spaniard left Atleti at the end of last season and has received
Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was surprised to hear one reporter refer to the Community Shield as a pre-season friendly. The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether
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
After Niko Kovac expressed his interest in Leroy Sane, the FC crew delve into whether the winger should go to Bayern or stick with Man City. Craig Burley and Ian Darke recap Bayern Munich’s emphatic 3-1 win over Real Madrid in their International Champions Cup match at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.” Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him. Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats
Chelsea have banned a supporter who racially abuse Raheem Sterling for life. Chelsea have issued a lifetime ban to the fan who racially abused Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling during a Premier League match between the clubs at Stamford Bridge in December, the club have announced. The club have also handed temporary bans to five other fans
With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp. Barcelona are hopeful of making Junior Firpo their fourth signing of the summer this week following renewed negotiations with Real Betis, multiple sources have confirmed to
To watch the 2019 Leagues Cup, sign up for ESPN+. A cat took to the pitch and got a touch on the ball in the Leagues Cup match between Real Salt Lake and Tigres. Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday that Real Salt Lake head coach Mike Petke will be suspended three games and be
Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson explain why they’re convinced Atletico Madrid are set up to have more success than rivals Real Madrid this campaign. Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone won’t guarantee Mexico international Hector Herrera will
2:00 PM ET Dermot Corrigan Tottenham captain Harry Kane scored the only goal in Tuesday’s Audi Cup semifinal win over Real Madrid, as Los Blancos worrying preseason continued. Kane capitalised on a Marcelo mistake to finish calmly mid-way through the first half, and Mauricio Pochettino’s men would have won by a bigger margin but for
The FC crew examine Real Madrid’s current issues as Zinedine Zidane’s side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance. Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu. Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to
Who are the best managers in the Premier League and what makes them better than the rest? Mark Ogden brings you ESPN FC’s preseason Premier League Power Rankings, with each manager’s trophy-winning record and career highlights part of the formula to determine this season’s 1-20. 1 – Pep Guardiola, Man City TROPHIES WON: 27 (including