Julen Lopetegui says there is a buoyant mood at Real Madrid ahead of the new season. This summer, a host of top European clubs have changed their manager. Some by choice, while others were forced into it. Here’s what we can expect from the new arrivals. Illustrations by Rafa Alvarez. REAL MADRID: JULEN LOPETEGUI — Move
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By Mattias Karen, Arsenal correspondent Despite Unai Emery’s fresh ideas at Arsenal, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley isn’t so sure the Gunners will secure a top four spot. Premier League newcomer Fulham have signed Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on loan for the season. The two clubs confirmed the deal on Tuesday, just weeks after Chambers signed
FC’s Craig Burley takes a look at a few big names who could still move in the summer transfer window, including Eden Hazard, Yerry Mina and many more. The decision taken by Premier League clubs last September to close the transfer window before the start of the 2018-19 season has left them scrambling to complete
Gareth Bale provided a goal and an assist in the first half as Real Madrid cruised to a 2-1 victory over Roma. Thibaut Courtois is linked to Real Madrid, but Shaka Hislop thinks Los Blancos’ current keeper Keylor Navas isn’t getting the respect he deserves. Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui has confirmed that while Mateo
Paul Mariner says it’s imperative for new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri to convince Willian to stay. Maurizio Sarri talks about the future of Willian and Thibaut Courtois as Chelsea players. Chelsea winger Willian says it was “very difficult” to work with former Blues boss Antonio Conte but admitted he has high expectations for new manager
The FC crew analyse the major curveball thrown by Lyon as they ended negotiations with Liverpool over the transfer of Nabil Fekir. Nabil Fekir would not rule out a move away from Lyon this summer among persistent speculation linking the France forward to Liverpool. The 25-year-old, who appeared as a substitute in six of France’s
Andre Silva scored with the final kick of the game to lift Milan past Barcelona in both teams’ final match of the ICC. Gonzalo Higuain explains why he decided against reuniting with Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea in favour of a move to Milan on an initial loan. With the swap of Gonzalo Higuain for Leonardo
Manuel Neuer insists despite the stressing nature of Germany’s World Cup exit, the playing group must move on. Striker Mario Gomez is retiring from international football after Germany’s first-round exit from the World Cup. Gomez, who scored 31 goals in 78 appearances for Germany, wrote on Facebook on Sunday that “now it is time to
Paul Mariner and Alexis Nunes rate all the latest transfer rumors as deadline day rapidly approaches. FC’s Craig Burley takes a look at a few big names who could still move in the summer transfer window, including Eden Hazard, Yerry Mina and many more. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest
ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini has his doubts about the Modric-Inter link but sees a scenario where the deal could actually happen. FC’s Craig Burley takes a look at a few big names that could still move in the summer transfer window including Eden Hazard, Yerry Mina and many more. The transfer window is open, and