Stewart Robson believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be the answer to Milan’s goal-scoring problems. New Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti responds to reports of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining him at the Toffees. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s statue outside Malmo FF’s stadium has been vandalised again, this time with a saw. AC Milan will sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer after
Month: December 2019
Craig Burley feels it’s best for Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG sooner rather than later. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has set the record straight regarding his supposed rivalry with teammate Neymar. Speaking with France Football after being crowned the publication’s best French player of 2019 for the second consecutive year, the France international discussed
5:01 PM ET Real Madrid squandered an opportunity on Sunday. Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid hit the woodwork three times but could only draw 0-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao in a frustrating final game of 2019 which meant they slipped two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Real’s top scorer Karim
Craig Burley explains why Manchester United’s problems run much deeper than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revels in Paul Pogba’s return and calls him the world’s best all-around midfielder. Shaka Hislop explains what went wrong on David de Gea’s keeping blunder against Watford. Shaka Hislop says Paul Pogba’s return to form at Man United
There’s a stock explanation behind Everton’s decision to pursue, and appoint, Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager. The Toffees are ambitious and willing to spend enormous amounts of money to achieve, and maintain, elite status. Given that Ancelotti has managed more elite clubs than you can shake a stick at — from Milan to Real
As MLS looks ahead to its 25th season, the regular season schedule is venturing into new territory. In previous years, every team played every other team at least once. But with expansion stretching the league to 26 teams — as well as four more sides coming on board in the next two years — tradeoffs
Liverpool have a fever, and the only prescription is more trophies. Since June, the team has won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. No English club has ever done that before. Only one English club (Manchester City, twice) has ever won more points than Liverpool claimed last season,
Sid Lowe believes Man City’s manager will be the center of attention in his team’s UCL clash with Real Madrid. ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Real Madrid failed to score for the second game in a row in a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao at the
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the abysmal racism discipline from the Premier League at Tottenham. Frank Leboeuf says Jose Mourinho is trying to distract from Tottenham’s defeat by focusing on Son’s red card. Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen calls for a united anti-racism stance after Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger was abused. Shaka Hislop believes football clubs have
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Coutinho tempted by Premier League return Philippe Coutinho has admitted he could be tempted by a return to the Premier League if Bayern Munich do not take up their purchase option on
Another wild weekend in the Premier League is done and dusted. We get you caught up on the action with the Weekend Review. JUMP TO: Ancelotti and Arteta see the task they have | Ferguson leaving a mess for Ancelotti | Why we can’t be apathetic in the face of racism | United continue to be the Prem’s weirdest team | KDB
By Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Barcelona will once again step up their attempts to sign Neymar next summer, sources have told ESPN. The
College football’s Big 12 Conference has long been associated with points. When Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops brought offensive coordinator Mike Leach to the conference in 1999 (and then Texas Tech made him its head coach a year later), the spread offense found a place to germinate and conference games have been high-scoring ever since. Offenses there
Steve Nicol examines whether these takeaways from this weekend in world football are overreactions. Janusz Michallik wonders why Maurizio Sarri doesn’t utilise Mario Mandzukic while he’s still in the squad. ESPN FC’s Rob Dawson explains why Mario Mandzukic’s wage demands and Juventus’ inflated transfer fee means the Croatian will remain in Turin. Mario Mandzukic has
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, all in one place. Jump to: How will Liverpool perform post-Qatar? | Mourinho slipping already? | Man to watch | Game not to miss | Stats of the weekend | Team that needs some luck| One thing that will definitely happen | Predictions The
Frank Leboeuf explains why Patrick Vieira would be a good first head coach for Inter Miami. David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF announced the signings of defender Denso Ulysse and goalkeeper Drake Callender on Tuesday. Haiti international Ulysse, 21, played with the USL champion Tacoma Defiance last season “We’re happy to add a player with Denso’s