6:33 PM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Koulibaly on the cusp of Man City dream Working under Pep Guardiola appears to be an opportunity too good to turn down for Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been
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5:46 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored a thumping penalty and created goals for Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain as Juventus hammered 10-man Lecce 4-0 on Friday to stretch their lead over Lazio at the top of Serie A to seven points. – Stream Serie A games on ESPN+ – Insider Notebook: Bale, Zidane at breaking
2:21 PM ET Graham HaysESPN.com Close Graham Hays covers college sports for espnW, including softball and soccer. Hays began with ESPN in 1999. Megan Rapinoe said she believed U.S. Soccer’s since-rescinded policy that its athletes must stand for the national anthem was an attempt to silence her and had a chilling effect on Black teammates
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is waiting for clarification on the size of Manchester United‘s summer transfer budget. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Insider Notebook: Zidane-Bale rift gets real; Utd eye Boga – What did you miss? The latest from Europe’s top leagues Executive vice-chairman Ed
2:12 PM ET Swiss federal prosecutors are targeting former European football head Michel Platini in a widening of their probe into a 2 million Swiss franc ($2.1 million) payment arranged by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Friday. Swiss prosecutors have been probing Blatter over accusations he
4:55 PM ET As teams enter the MLS bubble for the MLS is Back Tournament, players say they feel safe and comfortable with the steps the league has taken to prevent them from contracting the coronavirus. – Stream MLS matches on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Group schedule for MLS is Back Tournament– MLS is Back: All
1:49 PM ET Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal squad he only wants players ready to “jump on the boat” amid speculation Matteo Guendouzi is prepared to walk away from the club this summer. – Stream FA Cup matches on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Insider Notebook: Zidane-Bale rift gets real; Utd eye Boga Speaking at his
4:05 AM ET Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, it’s turning really sour between Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane. Plus: Manchester City are looking to Burnley for a Leroy Sane replacement. Jump to: City’s Sane replacement | Joorabchian influence at Arsenal
9:23 AM ET Jurgen Klopp is not interested in any statues being built of him outside Anfield but has vowed to use Liverpool’s remarkable history to galvanise his squad as they chase further honours after winning the 2019-20 Premier League title. Manchester City‘s defeat at Chelsea on Thursday left Liverpool with an unassailable lead at
5:46 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said it “hurt” to watch Liverpool end their 30-year title drought but has told his players to use the feeling to spur them on to win trophies of their own. Liverpool were crowned champions thanks to Chelsea‘s 2-1 win over Manchester City at