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 scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer. With help from former Tottenham and
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The FC crew assess how Maurizio Sarri’s comments towards Eden Hazard may have played a role in the Chelsea star’s cryptic message about his future in London. Is Eden Hazard trying to engineer a move to Real Madrid and become the next Galactico? ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno delves into the marked differences he sees in
Hakeem al-Araibi has been given 60 days to prepare a defence against Bahrain’s attempt to extradite him from Thailand. An Olyroos training camp and game in Thailand has been scrapped as Football Federation Australia takes a stand against the nation’s ongoing detention of refugee soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi. FFA on Wednesday cancelled a trip to
5:50 PM ET Borussia Dortmund were knocked out of the German Cup by Werder Bremen following a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw at home on Tuesday, with the Bundesliga leaders twice throwing away the lead in extra time. Bremen, who are 10th in Germany’s top flight, took a fifth minute lead through Milot
With Liverpool and Manchester City now only separated by three points, the FC crew assess which side has the edge in the Premier League title race. Goals from Sadio Mane and Michail Antonio left Liverpool and West Ham with a draw and saw Liverpool drop points for the second-straight match. Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol
Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine the re-emergence of Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Manchester United at large since Jose Mourinho left. Paul Pogba set up Marcus Rashford for the only goal of the match as Manchester United continue to close in on top four. Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded his side’s
FFA boss David Gallop announces the sacking of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic just five months before the World Cup. Storm clouds around FFA’s decision to sack Matildas coach Alen Stajcic should bring their downpour within a week, as the jilted coach considers his options and the governing body mulls over his replacement. Both parties are
From the heroics of Lionel Messi and Gervinho to PSG’s first defeat of the season, here’s how the top clubs in Europe fared at the weekend. This weekend was all about the Albiceleste, with a trio of Argentines delivering a combined total of seven goals to earn vital wins for their clubs. Our global editors
Part of the luxury of being Pep Guardiola is, evidently, confidence of the sort that lets you take risks that others might not. On Tuesday, his Manchester City side lost at St. James’ Park against a Newcastle team that had previously won just three of 12 home Premier League games. In those circumstances, page 17
During his 27th birthday celebration, an emotional Neymar spoke about his desire to return to the pitch. Julien Laurens predicts how Thomas Tuchel will set up his starting XI against Manchester United, with star-player Neymar sidelined for 10 weeks. Injured Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has told friends and family that he wished he had “a