After a lengthy layoff because of the coronavirus pandemic, Spain’s top flight is set to return to action on Thursday, June 11 as Sevilla face Real Betis in the Seville derby, with a full round of games following that weekend including Barcelona vs. Leganes (June 16) and Real Madrid vs. Valencia (June 18). Our Barcelona
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Sid Lowe explains the difficulties Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho signings have caused for Barcelona. Gab Marcotti suggests Barcelona could be tempted by Aubameyang if they fail to sign Lautaro Martinez. Ale Moreno doesn’t expect Paris Saint-Germain to offer Sergino Dest the same freedom to grow Ajax has. Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never
Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Barcelona’s
Ale Moreno doesn’t expect Paris Saint-Germain to offer Sergino Dest the same freedom to grow Ajax has. Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona should give
Barcelona wanted Philippe Coutinho so badly that they spent a whole summer chasing him, lost out, looked silly and still came back again four months later, making him the most expensive player they had ever signed. Lionel Messi wanted him too; he told the club president Josep Bartomeu so. Andrés Iniesta said he had just
Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona should give Philippe Coutinho a chance if they can’t find a buyer. Barcelona have enquired about Eric Garcia‘s situation
Julien Laurens emphatically rules out any chance Philippe Coutinho moves to Arsenal this summer. Barcelona‘s Philippe Coutinho wants to return to the Premier League, according to his agent, but is unsure if a transfer will be possible this summer. Kia Joorabchian has said the former Liverpool playmaker would also be willing to stay at Bayern Munich,
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
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. Barcelona resume team training drills with the signature rondo taking centre stage at their latest practice. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno
Sid Lowe breaks down why La Liga will play games every day until July 19 when the league resumes June 11. Sid Lowe warns that Barcelona’s player swap plans could fail again if it can’t persuade players to leave. Barcelona will restart their La Liga campaign at Mallorca on June 13, the league confirmed on
Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Barcelona’s full squad takes to the training field as they prepare for the return of La Liga. Gab Marcotti explains why he decided to leave both Mbappe and Messi from his ‘M’ Team. Gab Marcotti explains why Real
Gab Marcotti explains why Real Madrid may have the edge over Barcelona when La Liga resumes on June 11. Gab Marcotti analyses why Inter Milan are standing firm on Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona. Craig Burley looks back to 2011 when Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Champions League final. Gab Marcotti reacts
Julien Laurens reacts to the Italian sports minister giving Serie A the go-ahead to resume June 20. Rob Dawson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to keep Odion Ighalo beyond his current loan deal. Gab Marcotti explains Odion Ighalo’s contract situation at Manchester United. Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has said on loan Manchester
La Liga will restart on June 11, Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD) has confirmed, three months after the coronavirus pandemic forced its suspension. The announcement comes after Spain’s government authorised the return of competitive sport in the country beginning June 8. An official statement from the CSD read: “The Spanish football federation [RFEF] and La Liga
Barcelona players wear club branded face masks ahead of their training session. Julien Laurens explains why Sergino Dest could be a great signing for Barcelona if they can afford him. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Gab Marcotti discusses Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are looking to rival Liverpool for their top transfer target. PLUS: The eye-watering cost of landing Philippe Coutinho. Jump to: Coutinho cost puts off clubs | De Gea United’s No.1 | Bellerin staying put | Aouchiche on Arsenal
Julien Laurens explains why Sergino Dest could be a great signing for Barcelona if they can afford him. Gab and Juls discuss Quique Setien’s response to Lionel Messi saying Barcelona can’t win the Champions League. Gab Marcotti discusses Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona and if Edinson Cavani could replace him. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop
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 discusses Lautaro Martinez’s potential move to Barcelona and if Edinson Cavani could replace him. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop discusses how the frequency of games will affect Barcelona and Real Madrid in the title race. Barcelona are racing against the clock to bring in around €70 million in player sales before the end of
Julien Laurens commends La Liga for trying a different plan for restarting the season. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois insists his side are raring to go when the season restarts. La Liga experts Sid Lowe and Ale Moreno test their Messi & Ronaldo IQ in the latest FC quiz. Sid Lowe explains some of the roadblocks
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