Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino described the official opening of the club’s new stadium as one of the most memorable days of his life on Wednesday before challenging himself and his team to be worthy of such a stage. The spectacular 62,062-seater arena, which looks like a spaceship landed in one of London’s grittier neighbourhoods,
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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raphael Varane, Gabriel Jesus, Toby Alderweireld and plenty more. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda
Ross Dyer and Craig Burley make their predictions for a midweek Premier League slate featuring Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace at Spurs’ new ground. Following Mohamed Salah’s response to his critics, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains what’s missing from the Liverpool forward’s game this campaign. Now that we’re in the final dash to the line in
The return of club football coincided with the real Lionel Messi standing up, inspiring Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Espanyol with a brace, maintaining a 10-point gap at the top of the table. Zinedine Zidane‘s Real Madrid were almost embarrassed by bottom-placed Huesca, Karim Benzema‘s 89th-minute goal saw them pinch it 3-2. Liverpool opened up a
Messi has scored at least 40 goals in each of his last 10 seasons for Barcelona. What a weekend of football, eh? The return of club football coincided with the real Lionel Messi standing up as the little Argentine inspired Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Espanyol with a brace, maintaining a 10-point gap at
LIVERPOOL, England — There is something breathless, reckless and uncontrollable about Liverpool’s refusal to give an inch in their battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title. This is what life on a knife-edge feels like when you are so desperate to be crowned as champions. Thanks to Toby Alderweireld’s 89th-minute own goal in
Ross Dyer and Stevie Nicol predict every match in Week 32 of the Premier League, where Liverpool host Spurs and Man City travel to Fulham. As the Premier League returns to action after the international break, Nick Miller runs the rule over the top storylines of the weekend. Is Tottenham’s trip to Liverpool a must-win?
Julien Laurens bets his mortgage that Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, but adds that the France star is in no hurry to make that happen. The FC panel examine how Gareth Bale’s age and wages could complicate a potential move away from Real Madrid. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti rates the likelihood Eden Hazard
The seventh International Champions Cup will include Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid for the first time outside of Europe. Real Madrid and Manchester United have been confirmed as part of a selection of teams competing at this summer’s International Champions Cup, live across ESPN platforms. This year’s tournament, the seventh edition of the trophy, will
Steve Nicol explains why Harry Kane would be first out the door and on his way to a bigger club if Mauricio Pochettino leaves Tottenham. Harry Kane has told ESPN it is important that Tottenham match his ambition to win trophies and keep improving, amid speculation over his future at the club. Kane, who is
OK so the 2018-19 season isn’t over yet, but with the international break upon us, we thought it would be a good time to look ahead to next season. Here, our writers and correspondents give their predictions for what will happen over the summer and how Europe’s biggest teams will line up for their first
Shaka Hislop presents his weekly Power Rankings, where quite a few Premier League clubs find their way into the top 10. Gab Marcotti delves into the Champions League quarterfinal ties of Ajax vs. Juventus, Liverpool vs. Porto, Tottenham vs. Man City and Man United vs. Barcelona. James Ward-Prowse’s second brilliant free kick in a week
Alexis Nunes and Ale Moreno flex their knowledge in predicting European Qualifying fixtures containing Belgium, England and France. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly Power Rankings, where quite a few Premier League clubs find their way into the top 10. Gab Marcotti delves into the Champions League quarterfinal ties of Ajax vs. Juventus, Liverpool vs. Porto,
The draw for the Champions League quarterfinals has thrown up some classic ties as Europe’s biggest clubs attempt to reach this season’s final in Madrid. Tottenham face Manchester City in an all-Premier League tie, while there are two heavyweight clashes between multiple winners with Ajax, conquerors of Real Madrid, facing Juventus and Manchester United taking
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop can’t understand why Real Madrid would even entertain the thought of bringing back Jose Mourinho to manage the club. Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer dissect the latest transfer rumours, including Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho making surprise returns to former clubs. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino feels his two match touchline ban
The FC crew credit Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane for Tottenham’s return to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2011. After Ajax and Man United’s huge wins in the Champions League, where will they land in Shaka Hislop’s latest Power Rankings? Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino feels his two match touchline ban is
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