ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle reports from the FIFA council meeting in Miami, which opened the door for a 48-team World Cup in Qatar in 2022. Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new 2022 World Cup stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push
Arsenal and Chelsea to meet in Europa final Chelsea progressed in a penalty shootout while Arsenal comfortably marched past Valencia to set up a London Derby Europa League final. Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno wonder if the best team made it through to the Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea. Ruben Loftus-Cheek speaks
Paxton Pomykal has two goals and an assist this season for FC Dallas and is catching the attention of clubs like Bayern Munich. Paxton Pomykal can’t believe what he’s just heard. With a look of disbelief spread all over his face, he tilts forward to see if the guy joining him for lunch is really
The FC crew speculate whether Barcelona or PSG are front-runners to land Antoine Griezmann after the Atleti star announced he’ll depart this summer. Antoine Griezmann will have plenty of suitors now he’s announced his departure from Atletico Madrid this summer: Manchester United tried hard to sign him in 2017 but need him now more than
It’s 2019. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, winning nearly every individual award and leading their clubs to title after title. Yet both are in the twilights of their careers, at 31 and 34 years old respectively, and previous heirs to the throne such as Neymar and Gareth Bale haven’t come
Julien Laurens explains why Chelsea and Real Madrid think they are in a position of leverage against the other in the potential sale of Eden Hazard. Keylor Navas has been notified by Real Madrid that he will not be the first-choice goalkeeper next season, a source close to the player told ESPN FC on Tuesday,
Welcome to summer transfer window — open on May 16 for the Premier League and a bit later in Europe. We are grading the most notable signings below from the top clubs across Europe, so come back throughout the month for updates as deals are completed. The most recent grades and write-ups are at the top,
Manchester United go without a win in their final six games to finish sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind newly crowned champions Man City. Manchester United go without a win in their final six games to finish sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind newly crowned champions Man City. Manchester United go
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson outlines what it will take for Alexis Sanchez to return to form between now and the start of next season. Manchester United go without a win in their final six games to finish sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind newly crowned champions Man City. Manchester United go without a
Check out every goal from round 36 in Serie A, highlighted by Roma’s stunning victory over Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Two late goals powered Roma past Juventus to keep them very much in the hunt for fourth place in Serie A with two games to go. Italian Serie A: Alessandro Florenzi (79′) Roma 1-0
Find out the date and details of the 2019 FA Community Shield. Where is the 2019 FA Community Shield being played? The full details have not yet been confirmed by the Football Association, but traditionally the final would be played at Wembley Stadium in London. The stadium has an official capacity of 90,000 for football, but
Looks like David Alaba won’t be going anywhere this summer then. Bayern Munich have revealed their new home kit for the 2019-20 season and in a fairly predictable turn of events, the club have opted for a red approach. While the colourway might be traditional, the shirt is emblazoned with an interesting motif inspired by
5:31 PM ET Lyon took a big step towards a top-three finish in Ligue 1 and a berth in next season’s Champions League qualifying rounds after a fine performance gave them a 3-0 win at 10-man Marseille on Sunday. Maxwel Cornet scored twice and Moussa Dembele added another to leave Lyon in third spot on
After eight months and 380 matches, the 2018-19 Premier League campaign is over. Here is a bite-size summary of the campaign through 10 games that feature all 20 sides. – Ogden: Epic title race decided by millimetres– What you might have missed on Premier League’s final day The Premier League’s 27th year started with a
But for the madness at Anfield in the Champions League semifinal, Barcelona might still be on track for a Treble. It’s worth remembering this when assessing the squad and what the club might do this summer. Instead, they’ve won La Liga and face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final, but Ernesto Valverde’s future is
Frank Lampard’s Derby County secured a playoff semifinal against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United with a 2-1 win over West Brom, pipping Middlesbrough to sixth place. John Obi Mikel is closing in on a return to the Premier League with a source telling ESPN FC that the former Chelsea star is considering multiple offers from around
With another Premier League season having come to an end, it is time for the end of term reports cards. Was your team delightful or dismal? Fantastic or frustrating? Here is how this TV commentator graded all 20 Premier League clubs from “A” (superb) to “F” (awful) in terms of how they measured up against
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Right now, Inbeom Hwang isn’t thinking about becoming the best South Korean player. That’s a heady challenge for a 22-year-old who everyone agrees is continuing to develop his skills and game. The idea of being his country’s best is, simply put, a bridge too far. Instead, Hwang has another idea. Something
5:18 PM ET AS Roma kept their Champions League hopes alive on Sunday when late goals from Alessandro Florenzi and Edin Dzeko gave them a 2-0 home win over Serie A champions Juventus. The match also saw the Turin side’s controversial black-and-white halved shirts made an inauspicious debut, replacing their traditional stripes after 116 years.
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop examine where things went wrong for Ajax, pointing out the instances in which their inexperience cost them against Tottenham. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining draw against Everton. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining