ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens says Inter Milan are getting closer to acquiring Man United’s Romelu Lukaku and explains what that means for Mauro Icardi. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke explains why Harry Maguire would be good business for Manchester United, even at Leicester’s £80 million valuation. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addresses David De Gea’s contract situation and
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ESPN FC’s Ian Darke weighs in on Paul Pogba’s Man United future, calling on the club to sell their star midfielder and use the money to rebuild the squad. 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
Jozy Altidore’s stunning opener set the tone for Toronto who added two more goals to defeat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at BMO Field. The New York Red Bulls have rebuffed transfer offers from an unnamed Premier League side for U.S. international Aaron Long, and aren’t interested in selling the defender during the current
James Harden has joined the Dynamo’s ownership group. Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has purchased a minority stake in the investment group that controls MLS’ Houston Dynamo, the NWSL’s Houston Dash and BBVA Stadium, the Dynamo announced on Thursday. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to join the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo and
Senegal are favoured to win the African Nations Cup final vs. Algeria, but Steve Nicol says Riyad Mahrez’s side is the team best positioned to win. For Djamel Belmadi and Aliou Cisse, there is the overwhelming sense that Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations final between Algeria and Senegal was written in the stars. It is
LOS ANGELES — Bob Bradley understands the hype around the “El Trafico” rivalry between LAFC and LA Galaxy (Friday, ESPN, 10 p.m. ET) but says it’s just another game in a long season. “There are a few reminders [to the players] that go along with these kinds of rivalries. They’re a part of how we
12:27 AM ET Jeremy Ebobisse scored on a header in the 82nd minute as the Portland Timbers finally found a finishing touch to salvage a 1-1 tie with visiting Orlando City on Thursday night. Brought on as a substitute in the 61st minute, Ebobisse scored his sixth goal of the season after Timbers forward Brian
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris believes the Champions League final was a good experience but the side are not young anymore and must start winning silverware. Mauricio Pochettino said he might have ended his five-year spell at Tottenham if he had guided the team to Champions League glory in last season’s final against Liverpool. Spurs
Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn’t have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said on Thursday that he was planning for the potential departure of club
10:17 PM ET Midfielder Lucas Rodriguez had two goals and one assist to help D.C. United register a 4-1 victory over hosts FC Cincinnati on Thursday night. Forward Wayne Rooney and midfielder Paul Arriola each had one goal and one assist as D.C. won for just the second time in its past 10 matches (2-2-6).