With almost all football postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, star players have found themselves at a loose end. With many training grounds off-limits, clubs have sent footballers home, where they’re adhering to an isolation period for the next few weeks. How are they passing the time? ESPN will be keeping a daily eye
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Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Juventus and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Turin-based Serie A club said in a statement on Tuesday. Juve said Matuidi, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, was in self-isolation at
Juventus scored early and often against Sassuolo, hitting the Neroverdi for seven to leapfrog Napoli into first for the time being. Juventus will be without midfielder Blaise Matuidi for the Champions League tie against Tottenham Hotspur after he suffered a thigh muscle injury at the weekend. France international Matuidi is now set to miss at
Paulo Dybala and Sami Khedira were subbed off due to injury before Federico Bernardeschi found a winner for Juventus at Cagliari. Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol assesses the impact losing Emre Can to Juventus would have at Anfield, especially with the imminent arrival of Naby Keita. Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool were powerless to stop Emre
Paulo Dybala and Sami Khedira were subbed off due to injury before Federico Bernardeschi found a winner for Juventus at Cagliari. Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol assesses the impact losing Emre Can to Juventus would have at Anfield, especially with the imminent arrival of Naby Keita. Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool were powerless to stop Emre
Amid reports about his future with Juventus, Paulo Dybala scored twice to lead the Bianconeri past Hellas Verona at the Bentegodi. With a proper title race brewing in Serie A, the FC crew make the case for both Napoli and Juventus to win the Scudetto. In their last match of 2017, Juventus defeated Hellas Verona
The FC crew agree that while Juventus will be favourites against Tottenham, the margin between them is slimmer than it may appear. Steve Nicol and Mark Donaldson talk the issues surrounding Juventus’ Paulo Dybala off the football pitch. Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi says the Serie A club’s experience will be important when they face Tottenham
Paolo Bandini previews the Serie A season and explains how several clubs can complicate Juve’s hope of continued dominance. Juventus’ Max Allegri says this Serie A campaign will be ‘much more even’ as they chase a seventh straight Scudetto. Gab Marcotti previews the upcoming Serie A season with his predictions for the top four and
Gab Marcotti previews the upcoming Serie A season with his predictions for the top four and the Scudetto winner. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses the state of Juventus following their defeat against Lazio in the Italian Super Cup. In January, Beppe Marotta was being asked questions about Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal. Looking to clarify that a
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses the state of Juventus following their defeat against Lazio in the Italian Super Cup. Blaise Matuidi has joined Juventus in an initial €20 million deal after a six-year spell with Paris Saint-Germain. France international midfielder Matuidi completed a medical in Turin on Thursday and has signed a three-year contract with
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses the state of Juventus following their defeat against Lazio in the Italian Super Cup. Juventus manager Max Allegri is unconcerned by their preseason defeat to Tottenham. Juventus are closing in on the signing of Blaise Matuidi from Paris Saint-Germain, with the midfielder arriving in Turin for a medical on Wednesday.
Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi reaffirm their loyalty to PSG after their Coupe de France triumph over Angers. With rumours surrounding Aubameyang’s future, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson assess if he’ll move to Paris Saint-Germain. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi backs Unai Emery to remain at the club next season after their Coupe de France triumph.
With rumours surrounding Aubameyang’s future, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson assess if he’ll move to Paris Saint-Germain. Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi reaffirm their loyalty to PSG after their Coupe de France triumph over Angers. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi backs Unai Emery to remain at the club next season after their Coupe de France triumph.