Stewart Robson slams the Premier League’s sense of superiority after continued VAR controversies. Wolves’ manager doesn’t think VAR decisions should be made miles away from where the match is being played. VAR may have gotten things right in Liverpool-Wolves, but Shaka Hislop says its implementation has been flawed. Where do you start with VAR? Seriously:
Alejandro Moreno questions whether Luis Suarez has enough left in the tank to be the star-man for Inter Miami. Inter Miami CF have appointed Diego Alonso as their first ever head coach, the club announced on Monday. The former Uruguay international most recently served as head coach for CF Monterrey in Liga MX, where he led
Chelsea produced one of the Premier League comebacks of the season as they beat London rivals Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang headed the Gunners into an early lead and Arsenal seemed as if they were in full control for large periods of the game. In the final 10 minutes, however, the Blues sprung
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
With the January transfer window opening in the new year, several top players will potentially be available in blockbuster moves either then or in the summer. Therefore, Monday is the start of a series on the stars most likely to change clubs. We break down the player’s strengths and weaknesses, give you the latest reporting
9:45 AM ET Alfredo Morelos was sent off as Rangers won the Old Firm derby 2-1 to reduce Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points. Rangers’ first win at Celtic Park since 2010 came after goals from Ryan Kent and Nikola Katic either side of a contentious Odsonne Edouard goal.
Frank Lampard explains how an aggressive half-time discussion helped Chelsea beat Arsenal. Mikel Arteta suggests a difference in physicality cost Arsenal in their defeat to Chelsea. LONDON — Arsenal‘s final game of the decade ended like so many of the games that had preceded it: deflation, rows of empty seats and a nagging feeling of
2:48 PM ET Manchester City used second-half goals from Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne to beat Sheffield United 2-0 at the Etihad on Sunday night. The visitors looked to have taken the lead shortly before the half-hour mark, but VAR overturned the goal after Lys Mousset was ruled to be narrowly offside as he
Ale Moreno delves into how Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will fare in their 2020 MLS openers. Alejandro Moreno questions whether Luis Suarez has enough left in the tank to be the star-man for Inter Miami. Ale Moreno chooses his top three targets for Inter Miami. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel.
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United prepared to wait to land Eriksen on a free Manchester United are set to make a move for Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen … but not until the summer, the Telegraph reports.
Wolves score thrice to shock Man City 3-2 and keep Liverpool’s league lead at 13 points. Shaka Hislop says Man City players should be having a word with Benjamin Mendy after their loss at Wolves. Shaka Hislop suggests Liverpool have the makings of being one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. When Manchester City fans
Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Jordan each had some serious hang-time; but who did it better? Lazio beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus 3-1 to lift the Supercoppa Italiana for the fifth time. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop heap praise on Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo’s headed goal vs. Sampdoria. Cristiano Ronaldo’s towering header secures a 2-1 win
Liverpool showed no signs of jet lag as they defeat Premier League rivals Leicester with ease. Gab Marcotti doubles down on his stance that Liverpool could still be caught in the Premier League title race. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol explain how Liverpool’s dominance against Leicester all but ended the title race. Leicester City manager
Steve Nicol feels Robert Moreno should be thanking Luis Enrique for even helping manage Spain in the first place. Luis Enrique branded predecessor Robert Moreno as “disloyal” with his ambitions to remain in charge of Spain. Steve Nicol says Robert Moreno would find it tough to return to an assistant role with the Spain team.
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea loses their second straight home league fixture after being defeated 2-1 by Southampton. Steve Nicol says higher expectations have caused problems for Chelsea’s young stars, leading to inconsistency. Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s strength of character will become present after their defeat to Southampton. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said his attacking players had
Tottenham Hotspur ended the calendar year with a 2-2 Premier League draw with Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday. The hosts went into half-time 1-0 up thanks to a tidy finish from Mario Vrancic. Christian Eriksen curled home a free kick early in the second half to draw Spurs level, and after a calamitous
Craig Burley thinks the January transfer window could be catastrophic for Barcelona. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. ESPN FC looks back on Barcelona’s dominant performance in the 2011 Champions League final against Man United. Arturo Vidal is claiming €2.4 million in unpaid bonuses
Ale Moreno delves into how Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will fare in their 2020 MLS openers. With the 2020 MLS schedule released, Ale Moreno sifts through some of the key matchups on the horizon. The Chicago Fire have appointed former FC Basel manager Raphael Wicky as the club’s new head coach. “I am honored
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Manchester United interested in Zaha According to the Daily Star, Manchester United are still interested in the possibility of signing Wilfried Zaha. The Crystal Palace star made the jump over to Old
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Juve’s Haaland hunt could cause Man Utd heartache Manchester United appeared to be in the driver’s seat for FC Salzburg’s Norwegian sensation Erling Braut Haaland but Italian publication Tuttosport has reported that Juventus