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
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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
Roma supporter Filippo Lombardi has been found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm to Liverpool fan Sean Cox before last season’s Champions League semifinal. Cox, 53, was left in critical condition following an attack outside Anfield on April 24. Lombardi, 21, had denied violent disorder and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm following his arrest, and
ESPN FC’ Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer react to Paul Scholes’ assertion that even Lionel Messi couldn’t turn around the current Manchester United. Gab Marcotti calls the FA’s charges against Jose Mourinho ‘needless’ after the Man United manager’s comments were caught on camera against Newcastle. Jon Champion says Jose Mourinho makes himself an easy target
MEXICO CITY — Atlanta United coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has a verbal deal to take over as Mexico’s next national team boss in December, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Martino, the former Argentina and FC Barcelona manager, will assume his role as El Tri‘s newest full-time manager in December, after the MLS season is over.