Tottenham submitted a report to UEFA last month on behalf of their fans. The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has told ESPN FC that UEFA must “send a clear signal” when punishing Barcelona, having charged the Catalan club after the alleged assault on Spurs fans. After Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Barca at Camp Nou in December,
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If Santi Solari has any sense, this should be the message he’ll give his players just before they stride out to try to beat Barcelona in a Bernabeu Liga, Copa del Rey or Champions League Clasico for just the third time in a decade: “Go for the throat right from the start!” Across those 10
Alejandro Moreno examines Barcelona’s reliance on Lionel Messi after he scored his 50th career hat trick in a win at Sevilla. BARCELONA, Spain — Ernesto Valverde called Dani Carvajal‘s response to the controversial penalty awarded to Real Madrid against Levante “fantastic” and played down suggestions Barcelona are worried about the number of VAR decisions going
Lionel Messi stole the show as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga. Lionel Messi scored his 50th career hat trick as Barcelona twice came from behind to beat Sevilla 4-2 at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday. Jesus Navas gave Sevilla an early lead, but Messi levelled things up with a brilliant
Lionel Messi brought Barcelona back from a goal down twice, then sealed the deal with a deft chip over the keeper for the win and the 50th hat-trick of his career. Following last week’s shock defeat to Girona, Real Madrid travel to Levante in search of an essential three points. Gerard Pique suggested Real Madrid
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick at Sevilla was the 50th of his career. Lionel Messi scored the 50th hat-trick of his career to help Barcelona twice recover from a goal down and win 4-2 at Sevilla on Saturday. Messi’s first came from a superb volley before he curled home from the edge of the area and then
Craig Burley breaks down Barcelona’s frustration in the attacking third after their scoreless draw at Lyon in the Champions League. The FC panel answer your tweets on Luis Suarez’s footballing future and Atlanta United’s chances of winning the CONCACAF Champions League. BARCELONA — Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona will “persevere” with goal-shy Luis Suarez and also
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer. TOP STORY: Barca about to make a
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Manchester City showed another facet of their game by coming from behind in a gritty contest against Schalke. Manchester City’s quest for the quadruple continues on Sunday at Wembley as Pep Guardiola’s side take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final. There is no change at the top, but there
The crew debate on whether Manchester United interim manger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done enough to win the job, or if Mauricio Pochettino will be next in command. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And
The second half magic hasn’t run out yet for PSV, as Donyell Malen drew level with no time left to save a point on the road at Abe Lenstra Stadion. PSV Eindhoven midfielder Richard Ledezma turned down a move to Barcelona last year, according to the United States youth international’s father. Ledezma, 18, was a
Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley shed some light on Real Madrid’s surprising loss to Girona, citing too many changes to the lineup as the problem. Gareth Bale is still facing an anxious wait to discover if he will be allowed to play in the upcoming Copa del Rey and La Liga Clasicos, with sources telling
It’s been a week of new beginnings in La Liga or at least, a week of new opportunities. One was merited, one is doubtful and one disastrous. The three characters on stage are Ernesto Valverde, Diego Simeone and Marcelo, so let’s start with the disastrous and build from there. Even though it’s the decision that,
Although Barcelona claimed yet another victory, Alejandro Moreno explains how a better team than Real Valladolid can give them big problems ahead. Sergio Busquets warned Barcelona they can’t “obsess” over last season’s shock defeat to Roma as they look to end a run of five knockout games without an away win in the Champions League
Although Barcelona claimed yet another victory, Alejandro Moreno explains how a better team than Real Valladolid can give them big problems ahead. Kevin-Prince Boateng’s house was robbed as he made his home debut for Barcelona on Saturday, according to multiple reports in the Spanish media. The reports said valuables worth around €300,000, mainly jewellery, were
La Liga dominates amongst the top 10 central defenders in the world, but is Sergio Ramos the true pick of the bunch? Sergio Ramos earned the 25th red card of his Real Madrid career during the 2-1 La Liga defeat against Girona, but he will not miss the Clasico against Barcelona on March 2. Ramos
Although Barcelona claimed yet another victory, Alejandro Moreno explains how a better team than Real Valladolid can give them big problems ahead. BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed a second as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 at Camp Nou on Saturday. Messi scored the only goal of the game just before
Andres Iniesta played a picture-perfect pass for Lukas Podolski to slam home in Vissel Kobe’s J-League victory over Nagoya. With Real Madrid back in the picture, the ESPN FC crew assess the chances Barcelona will relinquish their six-point advantage. Barcelona were held scoreless in Bilbao, but still lead second-place Real Madrid by six points atop
Former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert says Frenkie de Jong will prove to be a big hit with his new club Barcelona. With Real Madrid back in the picture, the ESPN FC crew assess the chances Barcelona will relinquish their six-point advantage. Barcelona were held scoreless in Bilbao, but still lead second-place Real Madrid by six
Shaka Hislop reveals his latest power rankings which see Manchester City keep hold of the top spot and Manchester United drop out. Craig Burley breaks down how Manchester City were able to stretch N’Golo Kane, Ross Barkley and Jorghino, allowing their star play makers to run rampant. Manchester City remained on top of the heap