2:20 PM ET With 2020 being an outlier year due to the pandemic, it’s no surprise that Wednesday’s DFL-Supercup clash — watch LIVE on ESPN+, 2.30p ET (U.S. only) — of German giants, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, carries a different dynamic and feel than usual. Whereas the high profile fixture since first coming under
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9:18 AM ET Manchester United’s Old Trafford has been empty since football shut down in March, and there’s no timetable yet as to when the UK government will clear fans to return up and down the country. CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images English football is teetering on the brink of an abyss. By Christmas, some of
6:37 AM ET Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on a season-long loan, the club announced on Wednesday. Barkley is Villa’s fifth summer signing, following the arrivals of Bertrand Traore, Ollie Watkins, Matt Cash and Emiliano Martinez. Surprise. 🤪 Let’s go, @RBarkley8! 👌 🟣 #WelcomeRoss 🟣 pic.twitter.com/Oalvz8Lj4A — Aston Villa
9:11 AM ET Eden Hazard has suffered yet another injury setback at Real Madrid, with a muscular problem that could see the €100 million forward miss up to a month of action including the first El Clasico of the season. The Belgium international had been called up for Madrid’s La Liga match with Real Valladolid
8:37 AM ET Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Manchester United target Ousmane Dembele is still in his plans despite the uncertainty surrounding the forward’s future. Sources have told ESPN that United are exploring a loan deal for Dembele, who was on the bench for Barca’s 4-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday, with little progress
7:49 AM ET Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has urged French football president Noel Le Graet to resign after he claimed racism didn’t exist in the sport. Le Graet made the comments after Marseille‘s 1-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month which involved a clash between Neymar and Alvaro Gonzalez. – Stream ESPN
3:00 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Hudson-Odoi wants Bayern Munich switch Sky Germany is
7:45 PM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email An urgent trip to the bathroom for Tottenham Hotspur‘s Eric Dier led to the surreal sight of the defender running off the pitch during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup match against Chelsea — with coach Jose Mourinho chasing down the tunnel after him. Spurs were trailing 1-0
4:40 PM ET Premier League referees will soften their application of the handball law after six penalties were controversially awarded in the first three rounds of matches. The Premier League had been told to enforce the law in a much stricter fashion, falling into line with other top European leagues, having continued to operate its
4:41 PM ET Ruben Dias has joined Manchester City from Benfica in a deal worth €68 million plus add ons. – Stream FC Daily on ESPN+ City defender Nicolas Otamendi is set to go the other way in separate transfer worth €15m. ＨＥＲＥ ＨＥ ＩＳ！ 😍 Welcome Ruben Dias to City! 🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re