ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.” There is no change at the top of Shaka’s top 10, but a pair of Italian
Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno examine whether Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez will produce during their loan spells for Roma and Inter. With Alexis Sanchez now on loan at Inter, Craig Burley examines how it went so wrong for him at Manchester United. Mark Ogden doesn’t hold back in criticizing Alexis Sanchez for how he
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Craig Burley discuss Alvaro Morata’s winning goal and Joao Felix’s first La Liga start for Atletico Madrid. Alejandro Moreno weighs in on the hot takes from the weekend’s soccer action to see whether they are overreactions. Sid Lowe examines Diego Simeone’s new look Atletico Madrid and suggests they can push
Neymar’s desire to return to Barcelona came agonizingly close to being realized only for the move to collapse in the final days of the transfer window. It was a modern transfer saga, the unprecedented football tale that will be remembered for a very long time, the telenovela that made headlines all around the world for
Alexis Nunes is joined by Julien Laurens and Mark Ogden to address the reasons why Tottenham Hotspur have had a horrendous start to the Premier League. The FC crew discuss Harry Kane’s recent attempts to initiate contact in the penalty area, including his collision with Sokratis in the North London derby. Craig Burley says Arsenal
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses the actions that need to be taken after Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was subjected to racist chants at Cagliari. Romelu Lukaku’s penalty kick earned Inter a narrow win at Cagliari after the hosts found a surprise equalizer. To watch Serie A sign up to ESPN+. Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku
The transfer window for Europe’s major leagues is closed for the summer but who did well? And which clubs failed to make the deals they wanted? WINNERS Inter Milan We can take one thing from Inter Milan’s summer transfer strategy: they are deadly serious about ending their decade-long wait for a Scudetto. It was a
2:03 PM ET BERLIN, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Eintracht Frankfurt’s Goncalo Paciencia scored an 86th minute winner after setting up their first goal to help secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Sunday, with new signing Bas Dost also on target. Portuguese Paciencia, who scored for the second straight week
Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno examine whether Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez will produce during their loan spells for Roma and Inter. European clubs from the “big five” leagues spent over €5 billion during the summer transfer window for the first time, according to a Deloitte report. Clubs from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga,
There was friction within African football’s most beloved double act this weekend, as Sadio Mane’s frustrations with Mohamed Salah boiled over, although there’s been plenty of success for the continent’s stars in Europe’s major leagues this past week. Mane’s displeasure with his teammate came within the context of another resounding Liverpool victory, with the Senegal
Mark Ogden doesn’t hold back in criticizing Alexis Sanchez for how he performed at Manchester United. Mark Ogden evaluates the current squad depth, who are the leaders within the team and what United are missing. Steve Nicol explains how much blame should be placed on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning only one league game in
David Beckham takes time for ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes to announce his plans for an MLS franchise in Miami. Inter Miami CF is in talks to acquire River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios, multiple sources have told ESPN, but one source with knowledge of the deal cautioned that there is “a long way” to go to
Shaka Hislop’s famous power rankings are back, and of course the FC crew are baffled by some of his rankings, including Real Madrid at No. 6. James Rodriguez seemed frozen out at Real Madrid, but after starting their last match, does the Colombian have a place in Zinedine Zidane’s squad? Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane
Mark Ogden evaluates the current squad depth, who are the leaders within the team and what United are missing. Steve Nicol explains how much blame should be placed on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning only one league game in the last nine. Alexis Nunes is joined by Julien Laurens and Mark Ogden to address the
Former french international Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to give his thoughts on the Neymar transfer saga that continues to drag on between Barcelona and PSG. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses PSG’s current injury situation and how it will effect Neymar’s future with the French club. ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens explains why
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol presents his Saturday Premier League week four takeaways including best goal, biggest letdown and controversy. Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer rank Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool in terms of who got the hardest group draw in the UEFA Champions League. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City could not afford to sign
Liverpool remain perfect so far this season after they eased past a gritty Burnley at Turf Moor. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.” Shaka Hislop’s famous power rankings are back, and of course the FC crew are baffled by some of his rankings, including Real
Fernando Llorente helped Tottenham reach the Champions League final. Fernando Llorente has signed for Napoli on a free transfer. Sources told ESPN FC last week that the former Tottenham striker would move to Serie A on a two-year deal. – ESPN fantasy: Sign up now!– When does the transfer window close? He said on Twitter:
Alejandro Moreno and Brian McBride react to Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. Gabriel Marcotti, Julien Laurens and Alexis Nunes discuss the loan transfer of Phillippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich from Barcelona. Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to
Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich. Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest