Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop contextualize Lionel Messi’s dominance after the Barcelona star reached 40 goals for the 10th straight season. There is no change at top end of Shaka’s latest countdown after winning weeks for the leaders, but further down there are three new entries. Dropping out: Tottenham, Man United, Napoli. Agree? Disagree? Let us
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Bayern Munich went a man down early and had to battle until the end in their German Cup quarterfinal win against second-division Heidenheim. Bayern Munich went a man down early and had to battle until the end in their German Cup quarterfinal win against second-division Heidenheim. Niko Kovac has said his Bayern Munich team make
Former England manager Sam Allardyce is among the high-profile names who have reportedly applied to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the position of the head coach of the Indian national team. Over 250 applicants — including former Bengaluru FC (BFC) coach Albert Roca and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) coach Eelco Schattorie — are
Man City rested many of their top stars in a comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff that sees them return to the top of the Premier League table. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raphael Varane, Gabriel Jesus, Toby Alderweireld and plenty more. Man City rested many of their top stars
Deportivo Lara claimed six points in as many hours with league and Copa Libertadores wins on the same day. As they continue to fight on multiple fronts at the business end of the European season, we will likely hear Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp or Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola complaining about the fixtures piling up.
1:59 AM ET Enner Valencia scored a brace as Tigres trounced Santos Laguna 3-0 in Wednesday’s CCL semifinal first leg. Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images Tigres is in complete control of its CONCACAF Champions League semifinal tie against fellow Liga MX side Santos Laguna after a commanding 3-0 first-leg win on Wednesday. Eduardo Vargas helped the hosts jump
The Phoenix scored a record 15 goals in three games during March, and won some admirers too. Mark Bosnich has described Wellington as the most attractive A-League team since Ange Postecoglou’s Brisbane Roar were in their pomp. And it’s unlikely there will be any argument from upbeat Phoenix coach Mark Rudan. The fourth-placed Phoenix unleashed
Georg Niedermeier says he’s focused on the Victory’s upcoming slate, but he’s also eyeing a return to the Asian stage. Fit-again Georg Niedermeier admits his first A-League season for Melbourne Victory hasn’t gone completely to plan. But the towering stopper, out of contract at season’s end, is interested in signing for another campaign with one
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri demands action after Moise Kean was racially abused following his goal against Cagliari. Juventus’ Italian teenager Moise Kean scored his fourth goal of the season in the Old Lady’s 2-0 win away at Cagliari. Italian Serie A: Leonardo Bonucci (22′) Cagliari 0-1 Juventus LONDON — Yaya Toure has said Juventus defender Leonardo
With the race as close as ever, the FC guys debate who among Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea or Man United are best poised to claim a top-four spot. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents