3:02 PM ET The English FA Cup has been handed out, the Serie A season is over and the transfer window is heating up. It’s Monday, so Gab Marcotti reacts to the weekend’s biggest moments. Jump to: Aubameyang’s Arsenal future | Conte moaning again at Inter | Chelsea stuck with Kepa? | Praise for Immobile
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4:41 PM ET Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he thinks Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has “two faces” — one of a coach and one of a father. Lewandowski, 31, played for four seasons under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund before the two moved on in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and the Poland international called the
12:24 PM ET The Romania international won 124 caps and went to three World Cups as well as playing for top European clubs. Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Getty Images Romania great Gheorghe “Gica” Hagi has stepped aside as manager of his own club Viitorul Constanta on Sunday following a poor run of performances. Hagi said in a
11:59 AM ET Borussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has hit back at former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, who had called the club’s transfer policy “not smart” in an interview with German broadsheet FAZ. Hoeness had said that young players at Dortmund were regarded as nothing but an “object for sale” and couldn’t commit to
4:36 PM ET The next Serie A season will start on Sept. 19, one week later than originally planned, the Italian league said in a statement on Monday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Stream Serie A games on ESPN+ The league said the decision “confirms the preference already expressed … by
10:45 AM ET Stefano FusaroESPN KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After 30 days inside the bubble at the MLS is Back Tournament, I promise I have not lost my mind yet! But I did want to provide some perspective on what life has been like not only for myself, but also the players, coaches, team staff, match
11:20 AM ET Real Madrid will only make a move in the summer transfer market if they can sell Gareth Bale, sources have told ESPN. After Madrid wrapped up the La Liga title last month, president Florentino Perez confirmed that no major signings were incoming due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. – Insider
9:07 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City are retaining their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly and Pau Torres despite agreeing a fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, sources have told ESPN. City are set to sign Ake after reaching agreement over a £40 million deal following Bournemouth’s relegation to the Championship. – Stream FC Daily on
8:19 AM ET James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Close Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Chelsea are running out of time to avoid Willian leaving on a free transfer as the winger continues to hold out for a three-year contract, sources have told ESPN. Willian, 31, had been expected to announce whether
5:27 AM ET The new FA guidelines warn players could be sent off for deliberately coughing on referees or opponents. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Footballers who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football Association (FA) amid the coronavirus pandemic. The instructions to