ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. So: was Unai Emery’s first season at Arsenal better than Arsene Wenger’s last? It should be an easy question to answer because sport usually provides clarity, but at Arsenal such is
Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe say Sergio Ramos had to clear the air after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed the Los Blancos defender had asked to be released. Real Madrid have completed the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic on a six-year contract until 2025, subject to passing a medical. Sources had previously
The FC guys discuss reports Neymar could be headed back to Barcelona in a swap deal that would send Ousmane Dembele to PSG. Stade de Reims jumped on Kylian Mbappe and company early and they couldn’t recover, ending their Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 defeat. PSG’s Dani Alves opens up about his singing career
ESPN FC’s Serie A correspondent Paolo Bandini shares the latest on Maurizio Sarri’s future as reports continue to link the Chelsea boss with a move to Juve. Craig Burley cautions that the Chelsea job ‘is one of the toughest in football’ after Watford’s Javi Gracia was linked as a candidate for the position. Gab Marcotti
Union Berlin’s promotion party lasted two days, culminating in a raucous celebration at their 20,000-capacity stadium on the east side of the city. BERLIN, Germany — Union Berlin’s first-ever promotion to Bundesliga has given fresh hope to a lot of football fans across Germany. Last Wednesday, a two-day marathon of a party ended at Die
Gab Marcotti explains what is happening in Juventus’ search for a new manager after Maurizio Sarri reportedly told Chelsea he might want to leave. Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop looks at a few reported Man United young transfer targets, headlined by Fulham midfielder Ryan Sessegnon. Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain’s Thomas Meunier this summer, sources have told ESPN FC. PSG are open to the sale and would demand around €30 million for a player who
Bruce Arena played coy about his return to the sideline after taking over as New England Revolution sporting director and head coach on May 14. Despite being handed the responsibility of remaking the Revs and hauling an MLS 1.0 organization into the MLS 3.0 era, Arena chose not to immediately take the reins of the
After a 10th place finish in their debut season in La Liga, Girona slipped late in the season to a surprise relegation. An hour after Girona’s final game at Estadi Montilivi, the kit man was still going back and forth from the dressing room to a van parked outside the ground, making his many trips
After Liverpool’s first UCL title since 2005, the FC crew discuss their silverware prospects going forward with a number of players in their prime. 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.
Shaka Hislop explains how Alisson’s presence in goal and saves in key moments have been an invaluable asset for Liverpool this season. Steve Nicol hails the impact of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and defender Virgil van Dijk in keeping Tottenham at bay in the Reds’ Champions League Final triumph. Two of Liverpool’s Champions League winning Brazilians
Jose Antonio Reyes will be honoured by the Spanish FA following his death. Family, friends and former teammates paid their respects to footballer Jose Antonio Reyes, whose funeral was held in his home town of Utrera, Spain, on Monday morning, following his death in a car crash on Saturday. Reyes’ body arrived to Utrera’s town
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at Chelsea after their Europa League triumph: Will Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri say goodbye? Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea’s quality in the second half for their 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final. BAKU — David Luiz backed Callum Hudson-Odoi to fill
Hellas Verona’s second leg comeback sealed Serie A promotion. Hellas Verona will be back in Serie A next season after a one-year absence after beating nine-man Cittadella 3-0 in the second leg of their promotion playoff on Sunday to win 3-2 on aggregate. Cittadella had been hoping to earn promotion to the top flight of
The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Neymar to return as Barca offer stars in exchange Neymar is set for
Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at
Neymar has been accused of raping a woman in Paris last month, according to a Brazilian police document. Following the revelation on Saturday, the superstar player published a 7-minute video on Instagram that included a long WhatsApp conversation he says he exchanged with the accuser in a friendly way days after the alleged incident. Neymar
Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar published a video explaining his relationship with an unidentified woman who accused him of raping her in Paris last month. Police in Brazil are investigating soccer star Neymar’s video disclosure of a woman who has accused him of rape. Neymar was accused in Brazil on Friday of raping a
1:44 AM ET Carlos Vela scored in the sixth minute and visiting LAFC went on to spoil the Portland Timbers’ welcome-home party with a 3-2 victory on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games. Diego Rossi added a first-half goal and Latif Blessing scored in the second half as LAFC improved its MLS-best record
Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe say Sergio Ramos had to clear the air after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed the Los Blancos defender had asked to be released. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is not leaving the club this summer. Ramos, 32, contradicted Madrid president Florentino Perez’s Monday night claim on Spanish