Mark Ogden and Don Hutchison explain why players and clubs are pushing back against the league’s approach. Mark Ogden reacts to Danny Rose’s comments about the Premier League’s return during a pandemic. Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley recount their experiences of how crowds can impact the game. Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling insists that player and
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“We run the real risk of losing many famous football clubs. It could destroy the integrity of the competitions we love as football supporters. Ultimately the crisis may threaten the very existence of our football clubs if sufficient action is not taken. My concern is that we might have double figures of clubs that go to
PFA managment committee member John Mousinho discusses the representation of English players in the media. Julien Laurens doesn’t think Mourinho’s actions can be defended after breaking lockdown rules. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti discuss Liverpool’s reversal of their decision to furlough non-playing staff. Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made
The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. Following their win against Millwall, the FC panel talk Leeds United’s Championship title hopes. Mark Viduka believes Bernie Mandic played a detrimental role in his relationship with former Leeds and Socceroos teammate
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop feel the correct decision has been made to suspend all major leagues in Europe. The English Football Association banned football at every level on Monday, including games involving amateurs and children, in the latest step to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Premier League and EFL followed major European
Julien Laurens explains why how the coronavirus’ impact on football should result in delaying Euro 2020. Wayne Rooney has criticised the government, the Premier League and Football Association for treating footballers like “guinea pigs” over the coronavirus outbreak. The league planned to go ahead with fixtures before suspending the competition until April 3 after Arsenal
Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in 2019. The plane crash that killed soccer player Emiliano Sala was triggered when the pilot lost control and the plane broke up while flying too fast, an official investigation showed. – Sam Borden: In search of Emiliano Sala Sala, 28, had been en route from Nantes in
Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in 2019. Police have said a man will face no further action after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Emiliano Sala. Sala, 28, was killed in a plane crash in January 2019 after signing for Cardiff City from Ligue 1 side Nantes. A man
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatar state investment company that owns PSG, are getting a step closer to a takeover of English second division club Leeds United, sources have told ESPN FC on Monday. The discussions between the representatives of QSI and the Yorkshire club have been going on for a while now. Before last
Emiliano Sala agreed to join Cardiff from Nantes. Cardiff City are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following FIFA’s judgement over the transfer fee for the late Emiliano Sala. FIFA announced on Monday that Cardiff City need to pay Nantes the first instalment of £5.3 million of Sala’s £15m transfer fee. – Borden:
Relive the best moments from last night’s MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. Wayne Rooney chats with ESPN about the upcoming Premier League season, Manchester United’s lack of transfers this summer and Paul Pogba’s future. Wayne Rooney netted his 11th goal of the season and added an assist as D.C. United put four goals past struggling
12:04 PM ET Mason Mount celebrates his opening goal for the Blues. Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea came from behind to beat Championship side Reading 4-3 in a preseason friendly on Sunday thanks to goals from Ross Barkley, Kenedy and a brace from Mason Mount. The Blues started a strong team with Christian Pulisic in
9:10 AM ET Rob Dawson PERTH, Australia — Romelu Lukaku was omitted from the squad again as Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-0 at Optus Stadium. The striker is being pursued by Inter Milan and sat out a second consecutive game through injury. He was able to train on Monday but United insisted he had
With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about. After Peter Crouch’s retirement, Shaka Hislop explains how his height made it easy
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio Sarri.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions whether Maurizio Sarri will be able to implement “Sarri-ball” at Juventus, after leaving Chelsea for the Italian club. Craig Burley says results, not Frank Lampard, will get Chelsea fans behind the club, slamming the idea hiring the club legend will rally supporters. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain
Derby County beat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road in a sensational match to reach the playoff final at Wembley where they’ll meet Aston Villa. Aston Villa will get another crack at the Championship play-offs final after last year’s disappointment thanks to a win over West Brom on penalties. It is the most lucrative one-off