Fernando Torres, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, has announced his retirement. Spain’s World Cup winning striker Fernando Torres announced his retirement from football on Friday, bringing an end to a glittering 18-year career. Torres, who scored more than 100 goals across two spells at his boyhood club Atletico Madrid, also played
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Real Madrid great Raul Gonzalez has been named as coach of the club’s reserve team Castilla, Real said in a statement on Thursday, a role that has often
Manchester United’s 2018-19 campaign was one of their worst seasons in recent memory: They sacked a manager, failed to challenge for a single major honour and finished sixth, five points adrift of the top four and Champions League qualification. Ending the season 32 points behind champions Manchester City and 32 points ahead of relegated Cardiff
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti says the allure of Champions League football might be enough to have Paul Pogba looking at other clubs to play for next season. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol gives his take on potential Liverpool summer transfer moves, seeing Neil Etheridge as a capable backup for Alisson. It is officially “silly season” as
Manchester City teammates Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling traded blows via Instagram. 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 one place. Jump to: Man City troll Liverpool over Stones’ goal-line clearance | UFC star
Carlos Fierro was once considered a hot prospect in Mexico. Mexican winger Carlos Fierro is in talks to sign for MLS club San Jose Earthquakes, where he could link up again with his former Chivas coach Matias Almeyda, sources have told ESPN FC. Fierro won the Under-17 World Cup with Mexico in 2011 and was
Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer. Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season. With Antoine Griezmann
Eden Hazard’s sign-off from Chelsea’s Whatsapp begs the question of how other stars left group chats. 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 one place. Jump to: Mbappe would play as Liverpool in FIFA
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. With reports Barcelona are set to trigger Antoine Griezmann’s release clause, the FC guys assess how the France star will fit into the current side. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Barcelona will return to the United States this summer after confirming they will play two friendlies against Italian side Napoli in Miami and Michigan. The two sides will meet at
The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Manchester United keen on Aubameyang? With a source telling ESPN that Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku
Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian. Steve Nicol and Julien Laurens discuss how Kylian Mbappe’s relationship with Neymar is affecting his on-field production for PSG and France. Barcelona are seriously looking into bringing Neymar back to Camp Nou next
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian. UEFA have rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s appeal over Neymar’s
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been arrested on suspicion of corruption. Michel Platini, the former UEFA president, was detained in Paris early on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the Qatar 2022 World Cup bidding process. Since 2015 FIFA has been embroiled in scandal and controversy, but who is
Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including where Matthijs de Ligt will land in the summer transfer window. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno has words for
Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein weighs in on Bayern Munich’s interest in Man City’s Leroy Sane and the roadblocks that have emerged between the clubs. Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund’s signings, and questions whether or not they’ve done enough to win next season’s Bundesliga title. Gab Marcotti joins the ESPN
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian. Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer
The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Pogba to go on strike; Bayern eye Bale The future of Paul Pogba continues to make
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian. The guys debate Neymar’s impact on Brazil, pointing
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid’s projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Real Madrid’s new signing Rodrygo is