Every time the dust tries to settle around the curious case of Alen Stajcic’s abrupt sacking, conversation and speculation blows in to stir things up again. With each fresh disturbance the debris settles a little further out, to the extent that few in Australia’s wider football family have not been touched by Football Federation Australia’s
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FC Cincinnati has given Columbus $300,000 in fees for forward Kekuta Manneh. Forward Kekuta Manneh returned to the MLS ranks Wednesday, joining FC Cincinnati on a free transfer from FC St. Gallen of the Swiss Super League. Manneh, 24, played five MLS seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps (2013-17) and Columbus Crew (2017). He scored 26
ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden explains why he doesn’t see a future for Maurizio Sarri and his style of play at Chelsea. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley takes issue with colleague Gab Marcotti’s excuse-making for Maurizio Sarri’s tactics in Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat at Man City. Manchester City netted four goals in the opening 25 minutes, and Sergio
As MLS and Liga MX mull a new tournament like the SuperLiga of the mid-2000s, Taylor Twellman says the time is right for a new competition. Mexico coach Gerardo “Martino isn’t overly concerned that players like Marco Fabian, Miguel Layun and Carlos Salcedo having left European club sides over recent weeks. The Argentine is adamant
Check out what you may have missed at the weekend, including Liverpool and Man City’s big wins, a thrilling Madrid derby and much more. With Real Madrid back in the picture, the ESPN FC crew assess the chances Barcelona will relinquish their six-point advantage. Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid overcame Atletico Madrid at the Wanda
The FC panel answer your tweets on Tottenham’s trophy chances this season, where Mauricio Pochettino ranks among the top Prem managers and more. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And Transfer Talk will continue to
Craig Burley and the ESPN FC crew credit Tottenham for taking the game to Dortmund in the second half of their 3-0 win at Wembley. ESPN FC’s Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein explains where it all went wrong for Dortmund in the second half against Tottenham. LONDON — By now, we should probably know better than
The FC panel answer your tweets on Tottenham’s trophy chances this season, where Mauricio Pochettino ranks among the top Prem managers and more. Craig Burley and the ESPN FC crew credit Tottenham for taking the game to Dortmund in the second half of their 3-0 win at Wembley. Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he put on
Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria said he fully expected a hostile reception upon his return to former club Manchester United on Tuesday night amid accusations that he swore at the home fans during his celebrations. – Ogden: Solskjaer has much to prove– PSG Ratings: Di Maria 8/10 on return– United ratings: Martial 4/10 and
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that Derrick Pereira has been appointed the coach of the Indian U-23 team, replacing national coach Stephen Constantine, who stepped down after India’s exit from the AFC Asian Cup in January. AIFF confirmed to ESPN that the appointment is only up to the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship