Ernesto Valverde still wants Lionel Messi back as soon as possible despite Barcelona’s 5-1 win in El Clasico on Sunday. BARCELONA — Ernesto Valverde will hand opportunities to Barcelona’s fringe players and youngsters when they travel to Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. The Barca boss has given seven first team players
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Relive the top stops from Week 10 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, including a pair of saves from Joe Hart against Chelsea. Gianfranco Zola talks about Eden Hazard’s injury progress, Frank Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge and more ahead of the Carabao Cup fixture. Derby manager Frank Lampard jokes about the prospect of Eden
There were plenty of goals from distance in Serie A on Matchday 10, but could any of them rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s winner against Empoli? Shaka Hislop believes Cristiano Ronaldo is finally beginning to make his mark after his stunning second goal steered Juventus to victory. Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged this year’s Ballon d’Or contenders Mo
The FC crew raise questions about whether Jose Mourinho can be trusted with £100 million to spend on Manchester United reinforcements in January. 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
Derby manager Frank Lampard jokes about the prospect of Eden Hazard missing out on Derby’s visit to Chelsea. Maurizio Sarri said he was happy with Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Burnley despite missing Eden Hazard, but insisted he want’s the Belgian fit as soon as possible. Ross Barkley assisted the opening goal to Alvaro Morata and
Spanish football association (RFEF) vice president Andreu Subies was arrested on Tuesday morning as part of a police operation that previously included former president Angel Maria Villar resigning on corruption charges. Subies, the former president of the Catalan Football Federation (FCF), joined the RFEF in May after Luis Rubiales was appointed president. “Subies has been
Riyad Mahrez netted the lone goal of the game as Man City extended their streak of not conceding a Premier League goal to 10 hours against Tottenham. The ESPN FC crew pick apart Tottenham’s lacklustre performance in their loss to Manchester City and weigh up their season so far. Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino insists he doesn’t
Craig Burley explains what Arsenal’s draw and the wins for Liverpool and Chelsea mean for the Premier League title race. Craig Burley explains what Arsenal’s draw and the wins for Liverpool and Chelsea mean for the Premier League title race. Stewart Robson breaks down tactically how Unai Emery has improved Arsenal. Petr Cech will be
Derby manager Frank Lampard jokes about the prospect of Eden Hazard missing out on Derby’s visit to Chelsea. Chelsea have made a dream start under new manager Maurizio Sarri. Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 away win at Burnley stretched the Blues’ unbeaten run in all competitions to 14 matches and the London club’s supporters are revelling in
Riyad Mahrez netted the lone goal of the game as Man City extended their streak of not conceding a Premier League goal to 10 hours in their win at Tottenham. Riyad Mahrez netted the lone goal of the game as Man City extended their streak of not conceding a Premier League goal to 10 hours