The Mariners coach Mike Mulvey is not concentrating on Usain Bolt ahead of their A-League opener on Sunday. Players from across the league share their thoughts on Usain Bolt’s pursuit of a contract with the Central Coast Mariners. Usain Bolt reviews his two-goal performance in a friendly win for Central Coast Mariners and his progress
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The FC crew question if the tactics employed by Maurizio Sarri and Jose Mourinho will lead to an entertaining fixture at Stamford Bridge. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol sifts through the latest rumours involving Antonio Conte, Neymar, Olivier Giroud and more. Stevie Nicol and Mark Donaldson give their picks for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures including
Yannick Boli and Niki Jackson found the net to give the Colorado Rapids win at Minnesota United and their second away win of the season. Minnesota United FC will bid farewell to its temporary home for the last two years in front of more than 50,000 fans when the LA Galaxy visit on Sunday. The
Yannick Boli and Niki Jackson found the net to give the Colorado Rapids win at Minnesota United and their second away win of the season. Minnesota United midfielder Alexi Gomez and goalkeeper coach John Pascarella have each been served a three-game suspension for their participation in a scuffle that occurred in the club’s 2-0 loss
Floyd Konde waxes lyrical as Jose Mourinho prepares to go head-to-head with his former Chelsea charges, now led by Maurizio Sarri. Jose Mourinho discusses Luke Shaw’s new contract, returning from international break and their upcoming match against his former club Chelsea. Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri believes Eden Hazard can win all major trophies at the club
Are Real Madrid preparing to swap managers? Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe weigh in on the reports linking Antonio Conte to the Bernabeu. ESPN FC’s fantasy expert Mark Donaldson shares his tips for this weekend’s La Liga matches, including choosing Real Madrid’s Luka Modric who has a tasty match up with Levante. ESPN FC’s Ale
Two Russian football internationals have been charged with battery and hooliganism after both were involved in brawls in Moscow earlier this month. Alexander Kokorin of Zenit St. Petersburg and Pavel Mamaev of FC Krasnodar were charged on Thursday following fights at a hotel and at a coffee shop. Three people were injured in the incidents.
ESPN FC’ Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer react to Paul Scholes’ assertion that even Lionel Messi couldn’t turn around the current Manchester United. Stevie Nicol and Mark Donaldson give their picks for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures including the headliner of Chelsea vs. Manchester United. Steve Nicol praises Luke Shaw earning a new contract at
Mauricio Pochettino says to hold off on criticising Tottenham just yet, as he explains his side are off to their best Premier League start ever. Mauricio Pochettino admits he hoped to freshen up his squad in the summer, but says Tottenham’s top targets were unaffordable and that it was senseless to sign players they didn’t
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson share their predictions for the next chapter between Milan’s rivals. Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar has said keeping Gonzalo Higuain quiet won’t guarantee victory in Sunday’s Milan derby. Milan forward Higuain has been earmarked as the biggest danger to Inter defenders — and the Argentine laid down the