ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Frank Lampard is facing an uphill battle in his first season in charge at Chelsea. Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to end doubts over his future at Chelsea and sign a five-year deal, a source has told ESPN FC. The attacker is in the final year of his contract and
Brian McBride reflects on the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and examines the tournament’s impact on the U.S. and Mexico. Jozy Altidore spoke after the United States’ Gold Cup loss to Mexico about how much the team has progressed the last month and credits the young players for making it happen. United States defender Matt Miazga
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour tells ESPN the key to getting the best out of Mesut Ozil is for Unai Emery to build the team around him. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said on Monday that Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos was someone he admired as the Premier League club work on bringing in one player.
With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Manuel Neuer reflects on Bayern Munich’s 2018-19 Champions League exit vs. Liverpool in an exclusive interview with ESPN. NEW YORK — Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne is facing six months on the sidelines after suffering an
Goalkeeper Matt Lampson made three saves in the penalty shootout against Tijuana to send the LA Galaxy to the Leagues Cup semifinals. To watch the 2019 Leagues Cup, sign up for ESPN+. Leagues Cup: David Romney (54′) LA Galaxy 2-2 Tijuana Leagues Cup: Emmanuel Boateng (27′) LA Galaxy 1-0 Tijuana Tigres head coach Ricardo “Tuca”
9:44 AM ET Matthijs de Ligt scored an own goal in his Juventus debut but Cristiano Ronaldo saved his blushes as the Italian champions drew 1-1 against Inter Milan in an International Champions Cup exhibition in China on Wednesday. The 19-year-old joined Juve from Ajax for €75m last week, spurning the likes of Barcelona and
12:12 AM ET July 23 (Reuters) – Leon Goretzka scored in the dying moments of the first half and Bayern Munich’s defence stood tall down the stretch to secure a 1-0 victory over AC Milan at the International Champions Cup on Tuesday. Right back Joshua Kimmich found Goretzka with a defence-splitting pass deep into stoppage
3:43 AM ET Atletico Madrid edged Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara 5-4 on penalties at the International Champions Cup on Tuesday after the teams finished scoreless in regulation time on a sweltering night in Arlington. Goalkeeper Antonio Adan was the difference for Atletico as he saved what would have been the game winning penalty for Chivas and
ESPN FC’s Ian Darke and Stewart Robson share their thoughts on the likelihood Harry Maguire joins Manchester United this summer. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Frank Lampard is facing an uphill battle in his first season in charge at Chelsea. Ian Darke and Stewart Robson discuss the impact Dani Ceballos could have at Arsenal
With David De Gea reportedly close to a new Manchester United deal, the FC crew discuss his merits for a big contract and a shot at the captaincy. Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood comes of the bench to earn a 1-0 win over Inter Milan. International Champions Cup: Greenwood(78′) Manchester United 1-0 Inter Milan. To
ESPN FC’s Ian Darke and Stewart Robson share their thoughts on the likelihood Harry Maguire joins Manchester United this summer. With David De Gea reportedly close to a new Manchester United deal, the FC crew discuss his merits for a big contract and a shot at the captaincy. SHANGHAI — In a different life, Victor
Paul Mariner sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including a potential key loss for Manchester City and Keylor Navas’ future at Real Madrid. HONG KONG — Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City against “false” accusations in the Chinese media that the club were disrespectful to their hosts during a preseason to trip to Shanghai. City,
Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved. Cruz Azul head coach Pedro Caixinha believes the inaugural Leagues Cup between Liga MX and MLS clubs could become stronger than the CONCACAF Champions League and admitted that he once interviewed for
Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about. With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Sadio Mane will return to Liverpool after a two-week break following the club’s
With Chelsea’s transfer ban limiting new manager Frank Lampard’s options to refresh his Chelsea team, he might have to dip into the pool of young loan talent that has been stashed around the football world in recent years. Here are a few players returning to Stamford Bridge after loan stints who could help Chelsea and
You usually only see Mino Raiola as an extra in photographs: a fat little man with owlish glasses dressed in slobby leisurewear, pictured talking into one of his phones while an overdressed footballer loafs behind him. Yet Juventus fans waiting outside their team’s medical centre last Wednesday, hoping for a glimpse of new signing Matthijs
Craig Burley says Arsenal can’t afford to sign top talent, and that won’t change until the Kroenke family no longer owns the club. Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour tells ESPN the key to getting the best out of Mesut Ozil is for Unai Emery to build the team around him. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson says
On the one year anniversary of their World Cup triumph, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens delves into the chances this France side will win more silverware. France international forward Nabil Fekir has completed a move to Real Betis from Lyon, the clubs announced on Monday. The contract runs through 2023, with the Lyon saying the deal
Sergi Busquets’ uncharacteristic error in defence gifted Tammy Abraham the opening goal for Chelsea against Barcelona. New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann went down injured just 17 minutes into his debut against Chelsea in Japan. With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to get Neymar
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after being accused of raping a woman in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after a woman accused him of raping her at his Palms Hotel & Casino penthouse suite in 2009. Prosecutor Steve Wolfson said in a statement Monday that after reviewing a new police investigation, he