AC Milan spent in the winter window to bring Krzysztof Piatek and Lucas Paqueta into their team. Spending by Italian clubs in the January transfer window soared 459 percent compared to the same period last year, but English clubs remain the most prolific when it comes to splashing the cash despite a drop-off in spending
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Tottenham looked comfortable in their 3-0 rout of Borussia Dortmund, as Real Madrid stole a late away win against the Dutch side. Craig Burley compared Vinicius Junior to Kylian Mbappe following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop believes Ajax’s attacking mentality may have been to their
Atletico Madrid have severed ties with former academy director Manuel Brinas. Atletico Madrid have relieved youth academy founder Manuel Brinas of his duties after he allegedly abused minors in a school in Madrid prior to joining the club. In an interview with El Pais, the 88-year-old said earlier this week that he had sexually abused
Following their Europa League defeat at BATE Borisov, ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner takes Arsenal to task for their less-than-impressive showing. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop does not hold back in how Mesut Ozil has been performing at Arsenal under Unai Emery. Alexandre Lacazette has apologised after being sent off in Arsenal’s stunning 1-0 defeat at BATE
Former Atletico Madrid ball boy Alvaro Morata is excited to live a childhood dream after joining the club on an 18-month loan deal from Chelsea despite having played at Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has signed a new contract at the club until 2022. Simeone’s previous deal ran until June 30, 2020 and
Ravel Morrison drives the ball during match between Atlas and Cruz Azul in Liga MX. Former Manchester United forward Ravel Morrison has completed a permanent move to Ostersunds FK in Sweden, his former club Lazio have confirmed. Morrison left United to join West Ham in 2012 before moving to Lazio in 2015 and Ostersunds will become his
Ryan Mason was forced to retire in February 2018. Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason has called for a ban on children heading footballs. Mason, 27, retired from football in February last year after he fractured his skull while playing for Hull City against Chelsea in January 2017. ESPN+ is America’s home for a host of professional soccer
Napoli had plenty of opportunities to find the net but could not capitalize, as Fiorentina held on for a point at Artemio Franchi Stadium. Fabio Quagliarella’s 11-match goal scoring run ended as Napoli controlled proceedings in a comfortable 3-0 win. Arkadiusz Milik and Lorenzo Insigne scored less than two minutes apart to put Napoli out
Tottenham looked comfortable in their 3-0 rout of Borussia Dortmund, as Real Madrid stole a late away win against the Dutch side. Craig Burley compared Vinicius Junior to Kylian Mbappe following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop believes Ajax’s attacking mentality may have been to their
Palermo have changed their ownership for the second time in three months. Italian Serie B club Palermo said it had been sold again on Thursday, the second time in three months that it has changed hands. A statement on the club website said that Daniela De Angeli and Rino Foschi had finalised “an agreement regarding