Shaka Hislop feels Barcelona’s high asking price for Philippe Coutinho is scaring off potential buyers, given the Brazilian’s erratic from at the Nou Camp. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.” Arsenal are not interested
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The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. JUMP TO: Rio welcomes Rooney | Juve kit | Bristol City warning Eyebrows were raised when Andre-Pierre Gignac swapped France for Mexico four years ago, but the
Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa looks set for a return to Club America, where he made over 200 appearances between 2004 and 2011. Liga MX giant Club America is expected to reach a deal to bring Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa back to Las Aguilas after seven seasons in Europe, sources have told ESPN FC.
9:49 PM ET Atlanta United are heading to the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after beating Orlando City 2-0 at Exploria Stadium on Tuesday night. The visitors took a 1-0 lead before half-time when Eric Remedi redirected a Julian Gressel cross past Adam Grinwis after a period of sustained Atlanta pressure on
As Nicolas Pepe inches closer to joining Arsenal, ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson goes to his highlight reel to show what he’ll bring to the Gunners. Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has signed for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux. Sources told ESPN that the France centre-back arrived in Bordeaux on Monday — the same day that an agreement was
Julien Laurens explains why Manchester United’s pursuit of Paulo Dybala stalled and what it means for Romelu Lukaku’s future. Shaka Hislop examines Manchester United’s attack without Romelu Lukaku and explains why he thinks their attack is way too thin. With a move to Serie A looking imminent, Paolo Bandini and the ESPN FC panel wonder
Ahead of the start of the Premier League season, Shaka Hislop ranks the top five attacking trios in the league. When the Premier League returns this weekend, fans, players and managers alike will have to contend with important tweaks to rules and regulations. We highlight a few things to look out for. VAR We’ve known
Relive the best moments from last night’s MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. Wayne Rooney chats with ESPN about the upcoming Premier League season, Manchester United’s lack of transfers this summer and Paul Pogba’s future. Wayne Rooney netted his 11th goal of the season and added an assist as D.C. United put four goals past struggling
Julien Laurens explains why Manchester United’s pursuit of Paulo Dybala stalled and what it means for Romelu Lukaku’s future. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Manchester United had no choice but to pay the premium Leicester demanded for Harry Maguire. Manchester United made Harry Maguire the most expensive defender ever, but Shaka Hislop identifies weaknesses
Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why he believes Liverpool were the better side and were unlucky to walk away from the Community Shield empty handed. UEFA Nations League: Harry Wilson (58′) Ireland