FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Qatar to have a co-host and will present an expansion proposal at June’s congress in Paris. Qatar cruise to the AFC Asian Cup final for the first time with a comfortable 4-0 win over the United Arab Emirates. Former Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Australia coach Bert van Marwijk has been
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Liverpool legend Steve Nicol recalls his side’s 1989 title challenge failure as caution for Manchester City in their quest for a quadruple. Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Real Madrid in tracking Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix, a source has told ESPN FC. The 19-year-old, who has been labelled the “new Cristiano Ronaldo” made his
Alejandro Moreno addresses the latest rumours surrounding Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann and more in Transfer Rater. With Chelsea’s top-four hopes fading, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes it’ll take winning the Europa League for Maurizio Sarri to remain in charge. Olivier Giroud said he has not been given a fair chance by Maurizio Sarri
Sheffield United Women have said they do not condone racism after their player Sophie Jones was found guilty. Sheffield United Women have terminated the contract of forward Sophie Jones after she was found guilty of racial abuse. Following a match against Sheffield United, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies’ Renee Hector suggested an opposition player had aimed monkey
The U.S. has a lot of depth and a lot of question marks in 2019. Who would make up the first team in a World Cup right now? It’s a big time for the U.S. men’s national team right now. Qualification has yet to start for the 2022 World Cup, but the March international break
What is the story? The I-League clubs want a 20-team unified professional league starting with 2019-20 season. They have written to the AIFF pitching the same, but are yet to get an official response. Nine I-League clubs have also written to AIFF general secretary Kushal Das, communicating their keenness to participate in the ongoing Super
Lionel Messi and Barcelona were not to be dethroned, while Liverpool gained ground on the leaders in the latest edition of Shaka’s Power Rankings. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez put on a show for the fans at Benito Villamarín Stadium, leading Barcelona to an easy victory. Despite them being big underdogs, Alejandro Moreno believes Manchester
Alejandro Moreno addresses the latest rumours surrounding Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann and more in Transfer Rater. Zinedine Zidane’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a 2-0 victory, ending Los Blancos’ record four-game losing streak at home. Returning Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane addresses Gareth Bale’s situation and rumours linking Kylian
Angel Di María looked unstoppable against Marseille, scoring twice and providing the opening goal assist in a strong win at Le Parc des Princes. Dani Alves has agreed to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain for at least one more season, sources close to the player have confirmed to ESPN FC. After months of negotiations,
Gab Marcotti shares his takeaways from a Milan derby that ‘had everything,’ as Inter move up to third with a victory over their biggest rivals. The final Derby della Madonnina had a little bit of everything as Inter were able to beat back a late Milan charge to prevail over their eternal rivals. Inter Milan