ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe explains why LAFC’s Carlos Vela could fit Barcelona’s needs for a back-up striker after the departure of Munir to Sevilla. Barcelona B defender Moussa Wague has apologised for hitting an SD Ejea supporter but said he had been provoked by “numerous and repeated racist insults” during Sunday’s game between the sides.
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While professional football constitutes the perfect job for many, there are some pro players who use their newfound fortune to bankroll the extra-curricular projects that they’ve always dreamed of doing. Here we look at some of the most interesting labours of love adopted by pros as sidelines to their hectic sporting day job.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps all eight results from Saturday’s Premier League action. Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens up to ESPN FC about Paul Pogba’s revitalization since Jose Mourinho’s departure and likens it to his disagreements with Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. Anthony Martial is moving closer to a new deal at Manchester United, sources have told ESPN
Paris Saint-Germain put on a show at the Parc des Princes with a Neymar brace alongside hat tricks from Kylian Mbappé and Edinson Cavani marking a 9-0 win. Neymar has said he struggled to adapt to life in Paris after his world record €222 million move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017. The Brazil
Huddersfield lost 3-0 at home to Man City on Sunday without a manager in the dugout, following David Wagner’s departure last week. It would appear that Jan Siewert, head coach of Borussia Dortmund’s second string, is the man being lined up by the Terriers to step into Wagner’s wake. And word quickly spread that Siewart
Steve Nicol sounds off on Maurizio Sarri’s comments about not being able to motivate Chelsea, saying he should get out if he can’t do that. A good weekend of profit for the column courtesy of a couple of 19/10 and 13/5 winners from Arsenal and Napoli respectively. There’s cup action this week from England, Spain
Craig Burley reflects on the positive change in attitude at Manchester United after their seventh straight win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United have extended Matteo Darmian’s contract amid interest from Juventus in the Italian defender, sources have told ESPN FC. ESPN+ is America’s home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the
Harry Winks scored with the final kick of the game to lead Tottenham past Fulham after losing Dele Alli to injury late on. Harry Winks scored with the final kick of the game to lead Tottenham past Fulham after losing Dele Alli to injury late on. Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer look at how Tottenham
Tournament of Nations: Sam Kerr (16′) Japan 1-2 Australia Matildas’ head coach Alen Stajcic believes the Women’s World Cup is one of the most open it has been with a number of teams having a good chance of winning the tournament. Football Federation Australia chief David Gallop has failed to expand on reasons for the
Tom Rogic’s injury-time winner over Syria confirmed Australia’s place in the Asia Cup knockout rounds. After an opening Asia Cup defeat to Jordan, Australia looked much more comfortable in a 3-0 win against Palestine. Socceroos left-back Aziz Behich is revelling in the attacking emphasis of the team under coach Graham Arnold. The left-back has been