ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens shares his thoughts on the rumours linking Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen with a move to Real Madrid. With Gonzalo Higuain enduring an inconsistent season at Milan, the FC crew assess whether he is worth the price for top-four hopefuls Chelsea. It’s January, and that means the transfer window is open. Which
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ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens shares the latest on Adrien Rabiot’s future, amid links between the PSG midfielder and Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has agreed terms with Barcelona ahead of a future move but a January transfer is not likely, a source has told ESPN FC. Rabiot’s mother and agent, Veronique,
Nineteen-year-old Joe Willock scored twice, and Alex Iwobi added a third, as Arsenal cantered into the 4th round. Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi both found the net for Barcelona who enjoyed a comfortable win at the Camp Nou. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N’Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and
Leroy Sane scored the winner in Man City’s win over Liverpool and also delves into his battle with Trent Alexander-Arnold. English Premier League: Leroy Sane (72′) Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool English Premier League: Sergio Aguero (40′) Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool Brahim Diaz is close to completing a move from Manchester City to Real Madrid, with
Shaka Hislop weighs up the latest transfer rumours involving Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Eriksen, Miguel Almiron and more. It’s New Year’s Day, which can mean only one thing: the January transfer window is now open. Mark Ogden looks at some of the players potentially on the move in the winter window. Marouane Fellaini |
Shaka Hislop weighs up the latest transfer rumours involving Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Eriksen, Miguel Almiron and more. It’s New Year’s Day, which can mean only one thing: the January transfer window is now open. Mark Ogden looks at some of the players potentially on the move in the winter window. Christian Pulisic |
Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi both found the net for Barcelona who enjoyed a comfortable win at the Camp Nou. Lionel Messi and Barcelona made quick work of Levante, as the league leaders further solidified their position atop the table with another three points. Barcelona have denied they have agreed a deal to sign Adrien Rabiot
The Exploding Heads look back on Boxing Day where Liverpool are still atop the league, Arsenal’s return to mediocrity and Jose Mourinho’s new role at Man City. The FC crew are in agreement: Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has been the Premier League’s top player in 2018-19. The end of 2018 is almost upon us, and
Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. Steve Nicol rounds up a big day in the Premier League with Man City and Chelsea beaten at home and Man United thrashing Cardiff. Kylian Mbappe found the net for the twelfth time this season for
ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson delve into Man United’s decision to sack Jose Mourinho and assess Ed Woodward’s search for a new manager. Gab Marcotti delves into what went wrong for Jose Mourinho at Man United and addresses what his next move should be. Real Madrid coach Santi Solari rejected the idea he
The transfer window is nearly upon us, but clubs across Europe are already planning for their January business. Who will come in? Who will depart? ESPN FC’s club correspondents delve into the deals which may be on the cards. Premier League MAN CITY: In need of a holding midfielder With help from former Tottenham and
The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more. Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United? Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba
Alejandro Moreno and Dan Thomas reflect on Real Madrid’s nervy 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Karim Benzema’s goal in the 13th minute was all Real Madrid needed to put away Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and secure three points. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno breaks down the latest transfers surrounding Zinedine Zidane, Alvaro
Shaka Hislop’s take on Ousmane Dembele is that his reliance on and preference for his childhood friends is part of the culture growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood. The FC crew feel recent statements by Barcelona players about Ousmane Dembele are an effort to help him regain focus and form at the club. BERLIN —
2:53 PM ET Karim Benzema scored the only goal of the game after 13 minutes as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu on Saturday. It was a third consecutive La Liga victory, but Madrid again failed to sparkle and had to endure booing from their unhappy supporters. Benzema beat a poorly constructed Rayo
From the “Most Time Spent Horizontal” to “Nutritionist of the Year,” the Exploding Heads present their quirky alternative Ballon d’Or awards. Some people don’t consider the Ballon d’Or a big deal, but Sid Lowe explains why Luka Modric winning the prize will resonate in Spain. Croatia captain and Real Madrid star Luka Modric has been
Karim Benzema’s goal in the 13th minute was all Real Madrid needed to put away Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and secure three points. Real Madrid coach Santi Solari proclaimed himself very satisfied with his team’s performance and form despite whistles from a frustrated Bernabeu crowd and anger from local media after Saturday’s uninspiring
Luka Modric turned in his best performance in a Real Madrid shirt in some time in a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. After a super-dramatic 2018, Real Madrid end the calendar year with a 1-0 home win against a poor Rayo Vallecano side on Saturday in one of the least entertaining Bernabeu occasions in many
Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side’s poor performance in their 1-0 win over Huesca but feels these games are ones that win you titles. Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari says Gareth Bale’s efforts and commitment to the club cannot be faulted. Gareth Bale finally found the net for
Gareth Bale finally found the net for Real Madrid, ending his goal drought and leading his team to an easy victory over Huesca on the road at Estadio El Alcoraz. Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side’s poor performance in their 1-0 win over Huesca but feels these