Steve Nicol calls upon his time as coach of the Revolution to explain why the travel demands in MLS would prove too much for Daniel Sturridge. The FC crew discuss the six-week ban handed down to Daniel Sturridge for allegedly instructing his brother, Leon, to bet on a possible move by him to Sevilla. Former
The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business. 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: Premier League chase is on for Rennes wonderkid Manchester City,
Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley react to reports Philippe Coutinho will join Bayern Munich on loan and examine how it impacts Barcelona. Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe Coutinho’s confidence and Barcelona’s bottom line. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona
Chelsea threw away the chance to get their first win of the season with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. An early first-half strike from Mason Mount gave the Blues a slim lead for 60 minutes, before Wilfred Ndidi beat Cesar Azpilicueta in the air to equalise from a corner.
Craig Burley picks the winners and losers from the Premier League’s second weekend and delves into Mauricio Pochettino’s love-hate relationship with VAR. Steve Nicol dismisses any naysayers that VAR is not a positive after he feels it correctly ruled off Man City’s goal late on versus Tottenham. Stewart Robson and Craig Burley discuss Christian Eriksen’s
Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley react to reports Philippe Coutinho will join Bayern Munich on loan and examine how it impacts Barcelona. Craig Burley feels Zinedine Zidane must work with what he’s got if Real Madrid fail to sign Paul Pogba or Neymar this summer. Paris Saint-Germain are set to reject an expected loan offer
There are many candidates for when the stretch run of the season begins in Major League Soccer. Maybe it’s when the final full month of the regular season begins. (This year, that’s September.) Maybe it’s when rosters freeze and teams can’t make any more additions to their squads (coming Aug. 30). Maybe it’s when the
LONDON – It was tougher than it needed to be, but Arsenal showed just enough craft to work themselves out of a tight spot and emerge victorious against a typically dogged Burnley side on Saturday, winning 2-1. Positives It was Dani Ceballos’ first start in an Arsenal shirt after signing on loan from Real Madrid, and the
Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley react to reports Philippe Coutinho will join Bayern Munich on loan and examine how it impacts Barcelona. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens shares the latest on Barcelona’s meeting with PSG and explains what it will take for the two sides to come to an agreement. Barcelona are set to make an
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice after LA Galaxy went down to 10 men, but a wild gaffe helped Seattle earn a draw. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (66′) LA Galaxy 2-1 Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (45′) LA Galaxy 1-1
The FC guys delve into the reports that Mario Balotelli is poised to make a move back to Italy to join his hometown club Brescia. Mario Balotelli has joined his hometown club Brescia on a free transfer, the Serie A side confirmed on Sunday. Balotelli, who was released by Marseille at the end of last
6:00 PM ET MADRID, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata scored a goal and then missed a penalty as his side began their La Liga campaign with an eventful 1-0 win at home to Getafe on Sunday which saw both teams reduced to 10 men. Morata nodded home a cross from England
2:05 PM ET RB Leipzig spoiled hosts Union Berlin’s Bundesliga debut on Sunday, crushing the top division newcomers 4-0 with a performance that confirmed their preseason title contenders tag. Marcel Halstenberg fired home from 20 metres in the 17th minute and then pounced on a keeper error to set up Marcel Sabitzer for the visitors’
Gareth Bale pushed aside a summer of transfer speculation to assist Real Madrid’s opener on 11 minutes. Real Madrid got their 2019-20 La Liga campaign off to a flying start with a convincing 3-1 win at Celta Vigo, despite a harsh red card for Luka Modric. Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Lucas Vazquez scored the
5:13 PM ET Rennes came from behind to stun lacklustre Paris St Germain with a deserved 2-1 victory at Roazhon Park in France’s Ligue 1 on Sunday. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel left Neymar, who has been linked with a move away from the club, out of his squad for the second consecutive week and his
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Alexis Sanchez to come good at Man United despite speculation he’ll leave Old Trafford. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines how a potential loan move to Roma could be the solution to Alexis Sanchez’s struggles at Manchester United. Whether they are finding Paul Pogba a new club or preparing Neymar for Barcelona,
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City were denied another late goal against Tottenham by the VAR as Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Gabriel Jesus thought he had scored a stoppage time winner but saw the goal chalked off after the video assistant spotted Aymeric Laporte‘s handball in the
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley discusses the positives Frank Lampard and Chelsea can take from their 1-1 draw against Leicester. LONDON — The venue was familiar. The vantage point was not. Few people on the planet know Stamford Bridge better than Frank Lampard, who turned the West London stadium into his own back garden during a
Craig Burley examines how Adrian’s injury caused by a pitch invader affects Liverpool and recalls other strange ways players have gotten injured. SOUTHAMPTON, England — Liverpool had to huff and puff to gain three Premier League points in a 2-1 win at Southampton, where Sadio Mane was the star performer against his former club while
Ashley Cole won the Champions League, Premier League, League Cup and Europa League throughout his career, as well as a record seven FA Cups. Former England international Ashley Cole has retired at the age of 38. The left-back won the Champions League, Premier League, League Cup and Europa League throughout his career, as well as a record