As the FC crew examine Tottenham’s potential XI against Barcelona, they raise doubts about Spurs’ ability to earn three big points at Wembley. The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Jose Mourinho, hat tricks in the Champions League and intimidating former teammates. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed,
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Wasted opportunities define Everton and their relationship with the Carabao Cup. This theme continued on Tuesday night as the latest chapter in this troubled marriage saw the home side lose 4-3 to Southampton on penalties after the two sides finished level at 1-1 after 90 minutes. A disjointed Everton team showing seven changes to the
Al-Ahly took a major step towards the 2018 CAF Champions League final after securing a 2-0 victory over ES Setif in their semi-final first leg on Tuesday, while Primeiro de Agosto defeated Esperance de Tunis 1-0. Walid Soliman and Islam Mohareb netted first-half goals as Ahly took a commanding lead in front of their own
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps Juventus’ comfortable win over Young Boys, powered by Paulo Dybala’s hat trick. Both Manchester United and Real Madrid turn in disappointing showings on Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage. The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Jose Mourinho, hat tricks in the Champions League and intimidating former
Nigeria’s remaining representative in this year’s CAF competitions, Enyimba, are potentially only 180 minutes away from the final of the Confederation Cup. However, their semi-final opponents Raja Casablanca represent their sternest opponents yet, and a major obstacle for the People’s Elephant. Which players must deliver for Enyimba as they go in search of continental gold,
A lawyer for a Nevada woman alleging that football star Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 said Tuesday her client was “emotionally fragile” and agreed to an out-of-court financial settlement nine years ago because she never wanted her name made public. Kathryn Mayorga is out of the U.S. and is not speaking
With Manchester United struggling and goals drying up for Romelu Lukaku, the FC crew agree Marcus Rashford needs to be a regular starter. After Manchester United’s abysmal display against Valencia, the FC panel debate if the result puts their Champions League progression in peril. MANCHESTER, England — Jose Mourinho has suggested he cannot say what
National Women’s Soccer League side Houston Dash have extended the contracts of South African duo Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana to next season. The club also confirmed the departure of Banyana Banyana skipper Janine van Wyk, placing her on the re-entry wire after the defender announced the end of her tenure in the US last
There were few surprises when Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr on Monday announced his squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double header against Libya. Bar the return of Isaac Success, little of eyebrow-raising import greeted the announcement. The consistency of squad selection suggests that Rohr has settled on his core squad, and will
Argentina interim head coach Lionel Scaloni quashes claims of a rift with Paulo Dybala after the Juve star started on the bench against Colombia. Argentina’s interim coach Lionel Scaloni says he has not contacted Sergio Aguero to discuss a possible return to the national team despite the Manchester City striker’s excellent start to the season.