ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno and Ross Dyer make their picks for the weekend’s key La Liga fixtures. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raheem Sterling, Dejan Lovren, Arturo Vidal and many more. Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale returned to full training on Thursday ahead of the weekend’s crucial home game against Levante.
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Kenya international Patrick Matasi has joined Ethiopian side Saint George SC from Tusker FC, the goalkeeper confirmed on Thursday. Matasi has ditched the Brewers for undisclosed fee, six months after he joined the club from Kenyan Premier League side Posta Rangers. “I have today committed to play for the mighty Saint George for the next
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. Spurs midfielder Dele Alli says he didn’t expect his celebration to become an internet sensation. LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he hopes Dele Alli and Danny
By Andrew Cesare Richardson, ESPN writer Inter captain Mauro Icardi was in the right place to slot in both of Inter Milan’s goal and help his side overcome a battling SPAL. Italian Serie A: Gonzalo Higuain – AC Milan 2-0 Chievo Verona ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner believes the ball is in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s court when
Josef Martinez has been leading the MVP race all season but could a late charge from Zlatan Ibrahimovic tip the award towards the big Swede? LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he owes it to the fans to play against Minnesota United despite the fact that the match will be played on an artificial surface.
The English FA said on Thursday it was “seriously concerned” about abuse of players on social media after Chelsea and England midfielder Karen Carney was the target of threatening messages. Carney received the abuse after Chelsea’s Champions League win over Fiorentina on Wednesday with the Instagram user posting rape and death threats against the 31-year-old
The FC crew break down England’s stunning win at Spain, and Jon Champion explains why the rest of Europe should take notice of the Three Lions. Burnley manager Sean Dyche has long railed against the modern obsession with numbers and possession football and England’s win away to Spain in the Nations League this week has
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raheem Sterling, Dejan Lovren, Arturo Vidal and many more. France captain Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba gets judged unfairly because of the record transfer fee Manchester United paid for the midfielder in 2016. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed,
Juventus are to ensure their Allianz Stadium will be full for the visit of Genoa at the weekend, in spite of a partial closure, by inviting schoolchildren to fill the gaps. The Bianconeri were ordered to close the Curva Sud after fans in that area of the stadium were heard making racist and territorial discriminatory
France captain Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba gets judged unfairly because of the record transfer fee Manchester United paid for the midfielder in 2016. Steve Nicol suggests Marcus Rashford’s lack of game time at Manchester United is affecting his sharpness with England, despite creating chances. Jon Champion says Jose Mourinho makes himself an easy target