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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss how the Bundesliga is planning to deal with coronavirus cases within the league. Taylor Twellman and Ale Moreno explain why the Bundesliga is not an apt comparison to MLS for resuming play. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti react to Ajax defender Sergino Dest being linked to Barcelona. FC Barcelona
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi said that the stoppage in play due to the coronavirus pandemic may help the club address some of its issues on the pitch. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+ Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, the Argentina captain
Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Lionel Messi‘s cousin, Maxi Biancucchi, has said safety issues in Argentina could prevent the Barcelona forward returning to his homeland to finish his career. Messi, who turns 33 in June, has always spoken of his desire to play
Shaka Hislop and Ian Darke must choose their preference given a selection of hypothetical duos. Former Brazil star Edilson has said that he was better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar at the peak of his playing career. Edilson helped the national team win the 2002 World Cup and also claimed four Brazilian league
Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Sid Lowe outlines Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta’s goal to bring Man City’s Pep Guardiola back. Barcelona‘s chances of signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez could be thwarted after Javier Tebas said La Liga’s financial regulations will be
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe reflects back on the tense UCL clash of Chelsea vs. Barcelona 11 years to the day. Julien Laurens explains why Barcelona adding Juve’s Miralem Pjanic doesn’t make sense on the pitch. Check out Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s impressive training course during social distancing. Joan Laporta has said he wants Pep
Julien Laurens examines La Liga’s approach to resuming league play with clubs returning to training. La Liga president Javier Tebas has said there will be “zero” risk for matches to be played every day when competitive football returns in Spain after its pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. Spain’s first- and second-division clubs have now
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 no fans in La Liga stadiums until 2021 would seriously impact the summer transfer window. Barcelona have intensified negotiations with
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
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
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, there’s transfer talk involving Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a feisty response to comments by Angel Di Maria’s wife about the “weird” women of Manchester. PLUS: Barcelona have a player banished from training. Jump to: Di Maria’s wife gets
Inter Miami sporting director Paul McDonough said his team remains in the market for two more players, even as he sidestepped links to players such as Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal and Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+
Wolves’ Raul Jimenez remains coy about his future despite the Real Madrid, Man United and Chelsea rumours. Ander Herrera explains his move to PSG, despite his intention to stay at Manchester United. Mark Ogden and Danny Higginbotham both agree Ryan Giggs is Man United’s most important Premier League player. Danny Higginbotham reflect on his experiences