ESPN Jadon Sancho vs. Alphonso Davies is ‘the battle of the season’ 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
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Iker Casillas’ home in Portugal has been raided. Iker Casillas has said he is “absolutely calm” after his home was among those targeted in a series of raids on football clubs, directors, agents and players by Portuguese authorities investigating alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Police officers and tax inspectors searched 76 locations across Portugal
Iker Casillas is likely to confirm his retirement from football after a 21-year career. Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has announced his intention to run for the role of president of the Spanish FA, a move that is set to lead to him retiring from professional football as a player. Casillas, who
Kristoffer Ajer’s Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League by CFR Cluj on Tuesday. Former European Cup winners had mixed fortunes in Champions League qualifying as Ajax Amsterdam and Red Star Belgrade squeezed into the playoff round while Celtic and Porto were eliminated after a dramatic evening on Tuesday. Ajax, semifinalists last season, came
Iker Casillas leaves hospital with wife Sara Carbonero in Porto. The wife of Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has said she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, less than three weeks after her husband suffered a heart attack. Spanish TV presenter Sara Carbonero announced on Instagram that she has undergone surgery to remove a malignant ovarian tumour and
Antoine Griezmann and Carlos Vela share a few friendly exchanges on social media ahead of the MLS All-Star Game versus Atletico Madrid. Former Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan talks Atleti’s exit from the Champions League vs. Juventus and advises on Antoine Griezmann’s future. Stevie Nicol feels Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez is “money well spent” and
Barcelona will take a one-goal advantage back to the Camp Nou, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return in a 1-1 draw with Ajax. Tottenham stole a late winner despite losing Harry Kane to injury, while Liverpool outmatched Porto at Anfield. Craig Burley doesn’t see a way back for Manchester United, even though they limited
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding David De Gea, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Adrien Rabiot and more in Transfer Rater. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raphael Varane, Gabriel Jesus, Toby Alderweireld and plenty more. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has warned that reports confirming that Mexico
Gab Marcotti believes that Cristiano Ronaldo’s stellar performance against Atletico Madrid only begins to justify the huge sum Juventus paid for him. Steve Nicol credits Liverpool for their return to the final eight of the Champions League, despite not playing to the high standard they set last season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will return to the
Stevie Nicol addresses the latest rumours surrounding Jadon Sancho, Alexis Sanchez, Kylian Mbappe and more in Transfer Rater. Sid Lowe explains how Real Madrid convinced Zinedine Zidane to return as manager and how he and the club plan to navigate their current issues. Real Madrid have announced an agreement to sign Porto defender Eder Militao
Jose Mourinho described former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as of the ‘best managers in football history’ and admitted he enjoyed the challenge of facing his sides. Jose Mourinho has told the Daily Telegraph he could drop down a level when he decides to return to management and said he is not looking to get into conflicts when
France legend Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to talk the ramifications for PSG should they fail to progress in the Champions League for yet another season. Bayern Munich great Bastian Schweinsteiger throws his support behind Niko Kovac and tells ESPN FC they can get back to the Champions League final this season. Which eight clubs
Despite qualifying for the UCL round of 16, the FC crew focus in on Man United’s ‘deep-rooted’ issues that resurfaced in their defeat at Valencia. The FC panel assess if Manchester City deserve to be ahead of Barcelona and Juventus as the oddsmakers’ favourites to win the Champions League. The ESPN FC crew weigh up