The guys respond to your tweets about Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner replacing Jose Mourinho at Man United, expected goals and Tottenham’s success. Paul Mariner assesses whether or not London is losing something as clubs leave famous old stadiums for brand new homes. Tottenham have asked the EFL board for permission to play their Carabao
Football
Gab Marcotti speaks to Alexis Nunes about the proposed introduction of VAR in the Champions League and how it will be used. The group stage draw for the UEFA Champions League takes place in Monaco on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. BST / midday ET. Join us to find out who will play who.
Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amunike has dropped six Simba SC players for indiscipline ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uganda. The Taifa Stars meet Group L leaders the Cranes in Namboole on September 8, but will be without several key players after six of the reigning Tanzanian champions’ players failed to report
Craig Burley says Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalless start for Juventus is of no concern, offering a reminder Ronaldo has a recent history of dry spells. Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic says Juventus “can only benefit” from having Cristiano Ronaldo in their side. Juve have won both their opening Serie A games against Chievo Verona and Lazio, with
Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui insists that the goalkeeper situation is not a problem after he again picks Keylor Navas to start over new signing Thibaut Courtois. Karim Benzema netted two goals and Gareth Bale added another as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Girona. Mariano Diaz returned to Real Madrid on Wednesday
10:22 PM ET The Philadelphia Union earned another big win in the Eastern Conference, notching a 2-0 victory over host D.C. United on Wednesday night at Audi Field. C.J. Sapong opened the scoring in the 29th minute, knocking in the rebound after forward Cory Burke’s initial shot was saved by United goalkeeper Bill Hamid. Philadelphia
Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Black Leopards in an Absa Premiership clash in Polokwane on Wednesday, a match which will be remembered for a bizarre incident involving striker Thamsanqa Gabuza. A Thivhavhudzi Ndou own goal and a strike from Vincent Pule saw Pirates claim the points as the home
Jose Mourinho abruptly ends his press conference after Man United’s loss to Tottenham, saying he deserves respect for his Premier League success. In the aftermath of Manchester United’s loss to Tottenham, Craig Burley says it’s time for Jose Mourinho, Ed Woodward or both to leave Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho reacts to Manchester United’s 3-0 loss
Steve Nicol remains impressed with Liverpool’s defensive composure, in a victory where the attack wasn’t firing on all cylinders. Virgil van Dijk and James Milner reflect on Liverpool’s gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, at Anfield. Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp said he was happy for goalkeeper Loris Karius after he completed his loan move to Besiktas and
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop gives his take as to which big name players could still be on the move, but will Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid? The English transfer window is closed, but the rest of Europe (except Italy) is still open for business, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow