To say that Christian Atsu’s career in England has been disappointing would be an understatement. When he arrived at Chelsea from FC Porto 2013, the diminutive wideman was fresh from an encouraging spell in Portugal and had been heralded as the Ghanaian Messi. Failing to make the grade at Stamford Bridge, where he’d been one
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ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti explains what a Superclasico in the Copa Libertadores final means to the players and supporters alike. River Plate and Boca Juniors have had identical Copa Libertadores 2018 campaigns: six wins, five draws and one defeat. However, their paths towards the biggest clash in South American soccer history couldn’t have been more
With the Manchester derby preparations at fever pitch, relive the best derby day celebrations from Manchester City. Stewart Robson takes a look at the tactics that Jose Mourinho could deploy against City in the Manchester derby. ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden sits down with Man City’s David Silva to discuss how the Manchester derby has evolved
This is a wonderfully literal manifestation of the ‘pushy parent’ phenomenon. Competitive parents aren’t usually hard to come by at youth football matches, with the tension on the sidelines regularly far more intense than the action on the pitch. For example, take this wonderfully literal manifestation of the “pushy parent” phenomenon from a bloke stood
The French league of human rights filed a discrimination lawsuit against Paris Saint-Germain and the French football federation said Friday its ethics council will look into reports that the club’s scouts illegally profiled the ethnic origins of potential young recruits. The federation said its ethics council could ask the French league’s disciplinary commission to step
South Korea soccer international Lee Chang-min has been questioned by police after he was involved in a car crash that left one person dead and two injured. Lee, who has played seven times for the national team and is a midfielder with leading K-League club Jeju United, has admitted that his SUV crossed the center
FC’s Paul Mariner provides his thoughts on transfer rumours surrounding Mauro Icardi, Adam Lallana, Keylor Navas and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed, but that doesn’t stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around to find out who will be moving where come January. TOP STORY: Mata
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno assesses the latest transfer rumours around Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly, Jadon Sancho and many more. Mauricio Pochettino shrugged off rumours he rejected Real Madrid, indicating he’s solely focused on Tottenham. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed, but that doesn’t stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations have banned three match officials after they were found guilty of mishandling a Premier League game between Express FC and defending champions Vipers SC. The Premier League game played on November 7 at the Mutesa II Stadium ended 1-1, but was mired in controversy. Express FC scored the first
Danny Welbeck was stretchered off with a leg injury on Thursday. LONDON — Arsenal fear Danny Welbeck has broken his ankle, Unai Emery confirmed, as the England striker looks set for another lengthy injury layoff. Welbeck was carried off the pitch with an oxygen mask over his face after landing awkwardly and collapsing in pain