ESPN FC’s Craig Burley and Gab Marcotti talk through where exactly Mauro Icardi stands with Inter Milan as the deadline nears. 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. Paris Saint-Germain are set to seal the loan
The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business until Monday. Plus, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Juventus to land Rakitic? Juventus still harbour hopes of landing
1:23 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Arsenal fought back from two goals down to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against north London rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. Tottenham took an early lead on 10 minutes when Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno pushed Erik Lamela‘s shot into the path of
Christian Eriksen gave the visitors an early lead, before a poorly-timed Granit Xhaka tackle on Son Heung-Min presented Harry Kane the chance to double the lead from the spot. Alexandre Lacazette got the Gunners back into the game with an emphatic finish on the brink of half-time, and the hosts began the second half as
Christian Eriksen made a big impact for Tottenham vs. Aston Villa, leaving Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson to ponder the chances he gets sold. Alejandro Moreno questions Mauricio Pochettino’s decision not to start Christen Eriksen in Tottenham’s loss vs. Newcastle. After Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa Steve Nicol says it was “glaringly obvious” that
1:55 AM ET A rocket strike from Diego Valeri kept the Portland Timbers in the hunt for a playoff berth in a 1-0 win over visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday. The victory puts the Timbers two points behind seventh-place Minnesota United for the final Western Conference playoff spot. Within the ultra-congested West, the Timbers
TURIN, Italy — Maurizio Sarri’s predecessor at Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri, liked to say “if you want to be entertained, go to the circus.” To him, the result tended to be all that mattered. How Juventus arrived at it obviously held an importance. Allegri never wanted the team to put in a bad performance as they
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. The ESPN FC panel break down Group F and talk whether Inter or Borussia Dortmund would be able to knock Barcelona out of the group stage. As the Neymar
8:52 AM ET Odsonne Edouard has a great record in the derby. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Celtic kept their 100% record and took the Scottish Premier League title initiative with a 2-0 win at Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the Old Firm derby on Sunday. Rangers had the first chance as Jermain Defoe almost sneaked through the defensive
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley and Gab Marcotti talk through where exactly Mauro Icardi stands with Inter Milan as the deadline nears. Mauro Icardi is suing Inter Milan for discrimination, claiming €1.5 million in damages and to be allowed back into the first-team fold. In published extracts from the legal document Icardi alleges the club took
The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business until Monday. Plus, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. TOP STORY: Race for Eriksen heating up Tottenham Hotspur midfielder
2:40 PM ET BERLIN, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Promoted Union Berlin stunned title contenders Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday to earn their first ever Bundesliga victory that left their opponents three points off the top. Marius Buelter gave the hosts a shock lead in the 22nd minute, but their joy was short-lived with Dortmund forward
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola fears Aymeric Laporte could be out “for a while” after the Manchester City defender was taken to hospital after suffering a knee injury during the 4-0 win over Brighton. Laporte appeared to suffer an injury to his right knee after a challenge on Brighton defender Adam Webster. The 25-year-old, who
1:45 PM ET Lyon fell two points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Bordeaux on Saturday. Having lost 1-0 to Montpellier last time out, Lyon went in front in the first half through Memphis Depay — the Dutchman’s fourth goal of the season. However, the
2:23 PM ET Roberto Firmino had a goal and an assist as Liverpool eased past Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday for a club record 13th straight Premier League win. Burnley frustrated Liverpool early on, but Jurgen Klopp’s team found their breakthrough when Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s cross took a deflection off Chris Wood for an own
11:31 AM ET Ivan Perisic celebrates his goal. A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern Bayern Munich scored six times in a span of 45 minutes to come from a goal down and crush visitors Mainz 05 6-1 on Saturday and climb to seven points from three games, two off the top. Benjamin Pavard’s fine volley in
Liverpool continued their 100 percent start to their Premier League campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. An own goal from Chris Wood, a calm finish from Sadio Mane and a long-range strike from Roberto Firmino sealed the deal for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who moved two points clear at the top
1:24 PM ET Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with newly promoted Sheffield United on Saturday, leaving Frank Lampard still looking for his first home win as manager of the Blues, and for ways to stop leaking goals. Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham got his name on the score-sheet at Stamford Bridge for
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol addresses his top five takeaways from all of Saturday’s action in the Premier League. Watford couldn’t convert their chances, as West Ham walked away with a 3-1 win at Vicarage Road Stadium. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop will “always defend VAR” and doesn’t understand why people are so resistant to evidence it’s
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. 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