As any Indian football fan growing up in the 1990s would vouch for, the Kerala Police team that won back-to-back Federation Cup titles at the start of the decade was a dream team. Their young striker, IM Vijayan, who turns 50 today, stood out even then — lithe of frame, but an outrageous talent in
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ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe makes the case that Liverpool’s attacking prowess could have the potential to overwhelm Barcelona in the Champions League semis. The ESPN FC panel says Lionel Messi alone makes Barcelona favourites over Liverpool. Are the Reds good enough to stop him? Barcelona are chasing a treble and two wins last week mean
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane speak after their side moved to the top of the table with a derby win over Manchester United. With Champions League and Europa League success, Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings feature quite a few Premier League clubs. Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner share their thoughts on Liverpool’s win
Arsenal’s top four hopes took another major hit in a 3-1 defeat to Wolves, their second straight Premier League defeat. Arsenal’s top four hopes took another major hit in a 3-1 defeat to Wolves, their second straight Premier League defeat. The FC crew wonder if Arsenal should shift their focus to winning the Europa League
Pep Guardiola’s men prevailed 2-0 in the Manchester derby to put them within sight of back-to-back Premier League titles. Pep Guardiola’s men prevailed 2-0 in the Manchester derby to put them within sight of back-to-back Premier League titles. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane speak after their side moved to the top of
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane speak after their side moved to the top of the table with a derby win over Manchester United. With Champions League and Europa League success, Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings feature quite a few Premier League clubs. The Premier League has drawn up plans to have two trophies
With the transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is set to open soon — find out when here – rest assured that Transfer Talk is scouring the world’s media and setting correspondents loose to see what is on the agenda. PAPER TALK (by Nick Judd) Pogba off to Madrid? Paul Pogba has told Manchester United teammates
With the transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs set to open soon — find out exactly when the Premier League transfer window opens here – rest assured that Transfer Talk is scouring the world’s media and setting correspondents loose to see what is on the agenda. TOP STORY: Pogba off to Madrid? Paul Pogba has told
The Seattle Sounders and the San Jose Earthquakes had a combined total of 38 attempts on goal, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Major League Soccer: Harry Shipp (67′) Seattle Sounders 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer: Shea Salinas (34′) Seattle Sounders 0-1 San Jose Earthquakes Kelvin Leerdam and Harry Shipp scored
Even without scoring a goal, Minnesota United managed to remain unbeaten in its new home after forging a 0-0 tie Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minn. In the second game at new Allianz Field, and the first night game, the Minnesota United defense was able to contain Galaxy