Julien Laurens says a deal between Manchester City and Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane would make everyone happy. Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he is using his extra time during the coronavirus pandemic to study for his degree. The Spain international is splitting his time in lockdown between staying fit ahead of a possible resumption
Month: May 2020
Herculez Gomez says MLS opening outdoor training facilities for players doesn’t signal the league’s return soon. With Major League Soccer allowing players to train by themselves outdoors at team facilities starting May 6, the wheels are officially in motion for the top flight in the U.S. and Canada to resume playing after the coronavirus pause,
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed a celebration in Liverpool 30 years in the making. In March, when Liverpool were 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League, I traveled to the city and was surprised to hear the team on everyone’s lips: Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had just upset Manchester City
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Gab Marcotti explains why he’s excited about the return of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga. Sid Lowe says La Liga is hopeful football will be an integral part of Spain’s reopening after months of self-isolation. La Liga has
Marc ter Stegen is a goalkeeper for FC Barcelona, who he joined from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014. He has won 15 trophies in his career so far. He is a popular figure among the fans, and he has a special affection for the city of Barcelona. For the past two months, he has been in
Gab Marcotti hopes Federico Chiesa stays at Fiorentina to keep Serie A somewhat balanced and competitive. Gab Marcotti outlines how the Italian Serie A is attempting to see out the current season safely. The FC crew pick between Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro and Franco Baresi for best Italian centre back. Fiorentina players were back in
Frankfurt’s Fredi Bobic believes Bayern Munich hold an advantage when the Champions League returns. With the Bundesliga set for a May 16 return, Jan Aage Fjortoft joins Gab & Juls to assess the title race. Dynamo Dresden have been ordered into a 14-day quarantine after two new coronavirus cases, the Bundesliga 2 club announced on
Gab Marcotti outlines how the Italian Serie A is attempting to see out the current season safely. Gab Marcotti hopes Federico Chiesa stays at Fiorentina to keep Serie A somewhat balanced and competitive. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti explain why they cannot see Paul Pogba joining Inter Milan. Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether
Don Hutchison reacts to Craig Burley’s proposal for the Premier League ending the current season. Michael Owen makes his pick for Liverpool’s most important player between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson. Jordan Henderson‘s Liverpool career was over. It was the summer of 2012, and a swap deal with Fulham for Clint Dempsey had been lined
Herculez Gomez says MLS opening outdoor training facilities for players doesn’t signal the league’s return soon. Chris Pontius believes Atlanta United gave LAFC and MLS the framework for changing the league’s landscape. Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said that he is “cautiously optimistic” about what a return to play will look like for the
Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti discuss team doctors’ involvements in restarting the Premier League. Real Madrid‘s players have all tested negative for the coronavirus, clearing the way for a return to training, multiple club sources have confirmed to ESPN. The squad underwent coronavirus testing at their Valdebebas training ground on Wednesday alongside coach Zinedine Zidane,
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has tested positive for coronavirus and will isolate at home while another nine Atletico players will be able to train after testing positive for antibodies. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream
May 8 marks the seventh anniversary of the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement as Manchester United manager, with the Scot vacating the stage having just won his 13th Premier League title at Old Trafford. In the seven years since Ferguson’s departure, it has been a bumpy ride for England‘s biggest club. There have been
Julien Laurens says a deal between Manchester City and Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane would make everyone happy. Gab Marcotti says losing Kevin De Bruyne “wouldn’t be the end of the world” given his injury woes and hefty wages. Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has said he feels “harassed” amid a report claiming he broke
ESPN Moreno: There’s pedigree to Gio Reyna’s calmness ESPN Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout. ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN The
Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria has committed his international future to Nigeria, the nation’s football federation (NFF) has told ESPN. “Yes, he has agreed to play for Nigeria,” NFF president Amaju Pinnick told ESPN. “His documents have been sent to FIFA since.” Ejaria, 22, was born in England to Nigerian parents, and he trained with the Nigeria
On Saturday, May 16, the eyes of the sporting world will be on the German Bundesliga as it returns to action after a 61-day hiatus due to the coronavirus. It will be the first of Europe’s elite leagues to return to action and as the English Premier League, Italian Serie A and Spanish La Liga
Angers midfielder Farid El Melali has issued an apology after being charged with sexual exhibition. Angers attacking midfielder Farid El Melali has apologised after he was arrested earlier this week and charged with public masturbation. Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that the Algeria international was spotted masturbating in the courtyard at his residence while looking at
LONDON — Not many players achieve cult status before a ball has been kicked, especially not a 25-year-old Brazilian winger arriving in England with a modest reputation after spells with Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia and Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. But when Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich attempted to hijack Spurs’ £30 million deadline-day transfer in 2013, Willian
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. Barcelona‘s first team will return to training on Friday with players taking part in individual workouts, the club announced on Thursday. Players will maintain sufficient space between each other stipulated by the health authorities and La Liga protocols. Players will arrive
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