ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno explains why Gareth Bale has not been the player that Real Madrid needs him to be this season. Dani Carvajal forced an own goal and was instrumental in the second to help Real Madrid see through a 2-0 win over Valencia. Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari said his use of younger
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With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. TOP STORY: Napoli reject €103m bid from Man United for Koulibaly With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to
Dani Carvajal forced an own goal and was instrumental in the second to help Real Madrid see through a 2-0 win over Valencia. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno explains why Gareth Bale has not been the player that Real Madrid needs him to be this season. Real Madrid are up to fifth in the La Liga
Chelsea or Celtic? Neymar or Mbappe? We put our very own Craig Burley on the spot in the latest edition of ‘You Have To Answer.’ Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri is demanding a reaction from his side in the Europa League and against Fulham following their loss to Tottenham where he said they lacked determination. Chelsea and
The Premier League top 4 is slowly taking shape as ESPN FC’s Mark Donaldson and Paul Mariner predict every fixture this weekend. After not featuring against Bournemouth, the ESPN FC guys question what role Mesut Ozil will play in the North London derby. Paul Mariner says Manchester United’s inability to ink David De Gea to
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper. Here are today’s top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
ESPN’s Ricardo Ortiz joins the FC crew to discuss how justice can be served following the violence outside El Monumental at the weekend. After suffering an eye injury from attacks on the team bus, Boca Juniors captain Pablo Perez voices his concerns with the safety at El Monumental. The FC crew urge action against fans
Diego Valeri’s double and a superb strike from Sebastian Blanco propelled the Portland Timbers to MLS Cup over Sporting KC. KANSAS CITY, Kansas — When it doubt, leave it to the Lanus Boys. While that may not have been the exact tactical plan of Portland Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese, it certainly worked out that way
With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. Chelsea face fight to hold on to rising star Callum Hudson-Odoi is one of the most exciting talents in English football and according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have
St. Louis’ proposed 22,000-seat stadium cleared a major hurdle en route to becoming a reality. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved a tax incentive package Friday to build a downtown soccer stadium, a significant step in the city’s effort to lure a professional franchise. Aldermen approved the measure 26-2. State tax credits also are