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Welcome to 2020! Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Another wake-up call for Barca | Everton humiliated | Balotelli abused again | Fede Valverde the key for Real |
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Midfielder Arturo Vidal‘s decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team,
Craig Burley thinks the January transfer window could be catastrophic for Barcelona. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. ESPN FC looks back on Barcelona’s dominant performance in the 2011 Champions League final against Man United. Arturo Vidal is claiming €2.4 million in unpaid bonuses
Alejandro Moreno points out the weaknesses he sees in Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal stormed out of Tuesday’s training session after learning he would not start against Real Madrid on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN. Vidal, 32, usually stays on after training for shooting practice with a number
With two goals in his first two games for Chile, the FC crew examine if Alexis Sanchez can use the Copa America as a springboard for success at Man United. Chile manager Reinaldo Rueda has confirmed he will have to wait to make a final call on whether to risk Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal
When Arturo Vidal was very small, his mother rescued him and his siblings from the family’s burning home. His father, who had been kicked out, was the one who started the fire. Like the uncle who died of hypothermia out on the street one night, his dad was an alcoholic. The family lived in a
‘Take The Ball, Pass The Ball’ will feature former and current Barcelona players looking back on Pep Guardiola’s four years and 14 trophies with the club. ESPN FC’s La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe digs deeper into what’s plaguing Real Madrid and Barcelona during their respective winless streaks. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno explains how Barcelona’s defensive
Arturo Vidal said he has not suffered any new knee injury. Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal denied on Thursday that he reinjured his knee in training in Japan earlier this week. The South American nation’s planned friendly with Japan was cancelled on Thursday after an earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido. Reports on Wednesday alleged that
Julien Laurens and Ian Darke join the FC panel to answer your latest questions from the twittersphere. Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde explains what Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus means for his rivalry with Lionel Messi. Arturo Vidal has said Bayern Munich would have won the last two Champions Leagues if VAR technology had been used,
Steve Nicol delves into the latest summer transfer rumours, with Luka Modric, Simon Mignolet and Mateo Kovacic headlining. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. When does the transfer window close in the Premier League and the top
The FC crew are split on whether Bayern Munich or Real Madrid is the likelier side to prevail in their Champions League semifinal tie. Bayern Munich have been dealt a blow ahead of next week’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid with the news midfielder Arturo Vidal needs surgery. The Chilean suffered a
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno sifts through all the latest transfer rumblings, including Jurgen Klopp, Mario Balotelli, Robert Lewandowski and more. Clubs are slowly turning their eyes toward the summer window, and Transfer Talk has the updates on all the latest rumours. Mourinho sells Bale on United Jose Mourinho has “convinced” Gareth Bale to join him
Jupp Heynckes insists nothing has been decided regarding his future at Bayern Munich. Arturo Vidal has backed Jupp Heynckes to continue as Bayern Munich coach “for many years to come.” Bayern appointed Heynckes, 72, as interim coach in October until the end of the season following Carlo Ancelotti’s dismissal, and Heynckes again left his future
The January window might have just shut, but Transfer Talk still has the updates on all the latest rumours and done deals. Man United plot Vidal move Arturo Vidal was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United before joining Bayern Munich in 2015, and the Red Devils are hot on the trail of the
Amid growing concern over Arturo Vidal’s future, Jupp Heynckes maintains the Chilean is still an integral component in Bayern’s squad. Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said Arturo Vidal can be certain of his place while he is in charge. Vidal, 30, is under contract at Bayern until 2019, but Leon Goretzka will join from
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into the latest rumours surrounding Philippe Coutinho, Mesut Ozil, Riyad Mahrez and more. Sid Lowe explains how Eden Hazard could pave the way for a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid and what it would mean for certain Madrid stars. With the January window now open, David Amoyal sorts through
Antonio Conte offered a Christmas toast to the media after Chelsea’s win, and promised to do another for the new year if they beat Stoke. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte urged striker Alvaro Morata and defender Cesar Azpilicueta to continue their partnership in front of goal. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has said he has a “great
Jupp Heynckes says Bayern Munich aren’t ready to celebrate anything despite their comfortable position at the top of the Bundesliga. FRANKFURT — Jupp Heynckes paid tribute to a revitalised Arturo Vidal’s match-winning performance as Bayern Munich moved eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a scrappy 1-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Vidal
Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace to power Bayern Munich’s comfortable 3-0 home win over Augsburg. Jupp Heynckes reiterates he is only with Bayern temporarily, saying he has his own ideas about who should be manager. MUNICH — Jupp Heynckes praised Arturo Vidal’s performance as Bayern Munich moved six points clear at the top of the