After Niko Kovac expressed his interest in Leroy Sane, the FC crew delve into whether the winger should go to Bayern or stick with Man City. Craig Burley and Ian Darke recap Bayern Munich’s emphatic 3-1 win over Real Madrid in their International Champions Cup match at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
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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.” Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him. Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats
Liverpool’s situation this offseason presented a different set of challenges. They are champions of Europe and finished second in the Premier League with the third-highest points total in history. But even for clubs in their position, every move comes at a cost. On the one hand, they want to reward the players who did so
Stewart Robson and Steve Nicol assess what Harry Maguire would bring to Manchester United while Gab Marcotti isn’t convinced the deal will get done. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke and Stewart Robson share their thoughts on the likelihood Harry Maguire joins Manchester United this summer. Harry Maguire fears Leicester are pricing him out of a dream
The FC crew examine Real Madrid’s current issues as Zinedine Zidane’s side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance. Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu. Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to
Real Madrid fall behind vs. Tottenham after Marcelo’s back pass lands at the feet of Harry Kane. To watch the Audi Cup, sign up to ESPN+. The FC crew discusses the next step in Gareth Bale’s career and whether he will return to Tottenham or move somewhere else. Harry Kane’s wonder-strike from the halfway line
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti addresses where Gareth Bale’s reported move to Jiangsu Suning appears to have fallen through. Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League. Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that
The A-League champions were outclassed by the French heavyweights, going down 3-0 in China. Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG. Adelaide Olympic player Fausto Erba scored a sensational goal to give his side the lead against Floreat
Arsenal are closing in on Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, but Shaka Hislop wonders if the Gunners could make better use of €80 million elsewhere. Ian Darke and Stewart Robson discuss the impact Dani Ceballos could have at Arsenal and the threat he poses to Mesut Ozil. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Real Madrid can
Who are the best managers in the Premier League and what makes them better than the rest? Mark Ogden brings you ESPN FC’s preseason Premier League Power Rankings, with each manager’s trophy-winning record and career highlights part of the formula to determine this season’s 1-20. 1 – Pep Guardiola, Man City TROPHIES WON: 27 (including