Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Sid Lowe warns that Barcelona’s player swap plans could fail again if it can’t persuade players to leave. Gab Marcotti analyses why Inter Milan are standing firm on Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona. The clause allowing Lionel
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Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s full squad takes to
Gab Marcotti examines Barcelona’s pursuit of Inter striker Lautaro Martinez amid transfer market uncertainty. Gab Marcotti reveals why Miralem Pjanic’s swap deal from Juventus to Barcelona may be held up. Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. Staff in full bio-hazard gear disinfected the Barcelona player’s
Ian Darke reflects on Chelsea’s dramatic Champions League semifinal finish against Barcelona in 2012. Shaved head or afro? Messi or Ronaldo? Braithwaite is put on the spot in ESPN FC’s “You Have To Answer.” Barcelona legends and players thank all the people fighting the pandemic on Saint George’s Day. While they are kicking their heels
Due to the enforced break caused by the coronavirus outbreak, it is highly unlikely that Lionel Messi will kick a competitive ball before his 33rd birthday — he reaches the milestone in two months — but as a player who has set absurdly high standards over the course of the last decade-and-a-half reaches the end
Mark Ogden explains why Paul Pogba is unlikely to leave Manchester United due to the global pandemic. Mark Ogden shares the latest updates on the Premier League’s response to coronavirus after their Friday meeting. Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is helping out during the coronavirus crisis by handing out meals in Argentina. – Stream new
Javier Aguirre remembers watching Lionel Messi for the first time in 2002 and had “no doubts” he’d be great. 17-year-old Lionel Messi lists Maradona, Ronaldinho and Pablo Aimar as his idols. Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi is likely to remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil at the club. Five years ago today, Pele said
Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment
Lionel Messi, Carli Lloyd and more join in a message to the world to advise on Coronavirus and how best to beat it. Barcelona’s superstar forward gets in on the fun by posting his own toilet paper challenge video on Instagram. A famous Lionel Messi look-alike got a ringing endorsement for his similarity to the Barcelona superstar
Relive Paulo Dybala’s stunning strikes for Juventus so far this season. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, one of the highest-profile players to be infected with the coronavirus, has started training again after recovering from the illness which he said left him struggling for breath. Dybala is one of three players at
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has attempted to end speculation about his international future by committing himself to the United States national team. The
Alejandro Moreno breaks down Argentina’s win over Brazil and raises questions about Tite’s job security. Shaka Hislop says there are no superlatives left to describe Lionel Messi’s talent after another hat trick. Julien Laurens explains why Eric Abidal is already talking about pursuing Neymar again next summer. Lionel Messi was guest of honour all weekend at
Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury against Villarreal sidelines the star man. Julien Laurens questions where new Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann can fit in alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the team’s formation. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says hard work and a desire for
To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop examines Lionel Messi’s future with Argentina following the Albiceleste’s defeat to Brazil in the Copa America in the semis. Gab Marcotti says that despite improvement by Argentina, Brazil were “a challenge too far for them” in their 2-0 victory at the
While horse riding wasn’t involved, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero took to the polo pitch to train alongside Argentine star Adolfo Cambiaso. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. If you
When Lionel Messi finally retires, few could argue against him being considered one of the game’s best-ever players. He loves his job and has been doing it at an elite level for over a decade. He is recognized by his peers, his rivals and the entire world of soccer. He largely avoids controversy on the
Valencia denied Lionel Messi and Barcelona a fifth straight Copa del Rey victory with a thrilling 2-1 win in Seville. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi was awarded the Creu du Sant Jordi, an award given to an individual who has served Catalonia in defense of its identity, either civically or culturally. Dani Alves recalls what it’s like
Ahead of the Champions League final in Madrid, Stewart Robson picks whether he’d prefer Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino or Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp as his manager. Hugo Lloris reflected on Spurs’ historic comeback against Ajax and said that all the credit belongs to Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff. Stewart Robson examines how Liverpool can fill the
Is Marcus Rashford heading to Barcelona? Will Philippe Coutinho return to the Premier League? ESPN FC’s Craig Burley has his say in Transfer Rater. With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp Lionel Messi has said even his son questions why he is crucified
Shaka Hislop chooses not to get drawn into comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s 33rd La Liga hat trick. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez put on a show for the fans at Benito Villamarín Stadium, leading Barcelona to an easy victory. Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s friendly against Morocco on Tuesday but
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