Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo has told ESPN that more people should follow his teammate Weston McKennie‘s lead and support calls for justice for George Floyd. United States national team star McKennie wore an armband during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Werder Bremen on Saturday which read: “Justice for George.” He also used social media to
Month: June 2020
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Check out Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold’s crazy kick from an odd spot to find the back of the net. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has promised the club’s supporters a title parade when it is safe and said there will be no
Keita Balde has played in Spain, Italy and now France. Monaco’s Keita Balde has said he will pay rent for 200 seasonal workers who have been sleeping rough in the city of Lleida, claiming racism has seen local hotels refuse to help. Balde, 25, was born in Catalonia but plays for Senegal, the country of
Christopher Nkunku turned on the class with a delicious finish as RB Leipzig defeated FC Cologne 4-2 on Monday, while Achraf Hakimi scored again as Borussia Dortmund bounced back from their midweek defeat by Bayern Munich to smash SC Paderborn 07 6-1 away on Sunday. Hakimi’s hopes of ending his time at BVB with a Bundesliga
ESPN’s 2014 World Cup crew describe the emotion and pain that came with the host nation’s defeat vs. Germany. Brazilian legend Pele explains why winning the World Cup in Mexico was his best memory in a Brazil shirt. Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo shows he hasn’t lost his touch during the break. In these
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Julien Laurens reacts to Chelsea extending Olivier Giroud’s contract until 2021. Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea. The striker almost left the club in January
Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Premier League clubs have been given the green light to take part in friendlies with strict protocols in place as they prepare for the restart of England‘s top-flight season on June 17, British media reported on
ESPN Lowe: Barcelona continuing ’embarrassing’ transfer policy of last year Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters
Taylor Twellman chimes in on the news MLS may alter its plans for its proposed return-to-play tournament. Herculez Gomez says MLS should be pushing to sign a player of Mario Gotze’s caliber. Caleb Porter says he will have to deal with insufficient time to prepare Columbus Crew for MLS’s restart. Major League Soccer and the
Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona should give Philippe Coutinho a chance if they can’t find a buyer. Barcelona have enquired about Eric Garcia‘s situation
When it comes to Paris Saint-Germain’s young stars and their exits from the club, the list is long, and all indications suggest it will keep getting longer and longer. Last summer Paris Saint-Germain sold Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen), Stanley N’Soki (Nice), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig), Timothy Weah (Lille) and Arthur Zagre (AS Monaco) for a combined amount of
Sid Lowe explains the thinking behind La Liga’s late evening kickoffs when the league returns on June 11. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Most of Europe’s top leagues are now in a position to complete their seasons with a bumper summer
ESPN Lowe: Barcelona continuing ’embarrassing’ transfer policy of last year Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters
Sid Lowe explains the thinking behind La Liga’s late evening kickoffs when the league returns on June 11. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Most of Europe’s top leagues are now in a position to complete their seasons with a bumper summer
ESPN Fjortoft: No way German FA will punish players for tributes Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders,
While working on headers, Neymar pranks his son by tossing an egg at his head. While working on headers, Neymar pranks his son by tossing an egg at his head. Frank Leboeuf and Julien Laurens react to Ander Herrera’s comments that Neymar is finally happy at PSG. Frank Leboeuf dives into Antoine Griezmann’s move from
ESPN Lowe: Barcelona continuing ’embarrassing’ transfer policy of last year Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters
Herculez Gomez reacts to LAFC striker Carlos Vela’s comments about playing for Mexico at the Olympics. Herculez Gomez says having Jurgen Klopp in charge wouldn’t have improved Mexico’s 2018 World Cup performance. Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre says he made one of the worst mistakes of his career at the 2002 World Cup. Former Mexico
Julien Laurens emphatically rules out any chance Philippe Coutinho moves to Arsenal this summer. Julien Laurens insists Arsenal should keep David Luiz beyond this summer due to the experience he brings. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Former Arsenal players Patrick Vieira