Paul Wade shares some of his fondest memories playing under the legendary Ferenc Puskas. MELBOURNE — There are a lot of statues in Melbourne’s Olympic precinct. Bronze statues encircle the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, tributes to immortals of Australian sport such as Norm Smith, Betty Cuthbert and the great Sir Donald Bradman, while just across
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We’re gonna play games! Maybe… possibly… at some point … OK, who really knows? Germany is actually ready to resume the 2019-20 Bundesliga this weekend, while Spain (back in training!) and Italy (June 13!) are at different stages of inching toward a potential restart over the next two-plus months. The French, Belgian, Dutch governments essentially
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed a celebration in Liverpool 30 years in the making. In March, when Liverpool were 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League, I traveled to the city and was surprised to hear the team on everyone’s lips: Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had just upset Manchester City
Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at every trophy Barcelona won from 2008-12 under Pep Guardiola. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. ESPN’s
Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at every trophy Barcelona won from 2008-12 under Pep Guardiola. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the final
Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at every trophy Barcelona won from 2008-12 under Pep Guardiola. ESPN’s 2014 World Cup crew describe the emotion and pain that came with the host nation’s defeat vs. Germany. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In
The FC crew make their picks for greatest football comeback of the 2010s. The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. Over the years, our writers have been present for some of the game’s greatest occasions. In the latest installment of a multi-part series, they tell the story of
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
Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. The FC guys debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo ranks higher than Brazilian Ronaldo among the best of all time. Count down Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s best five goals from the Serie A season so far. Over the years,
Ian Darke explains what it was like calling Landon Donovan’s goal at the 2010 World Cup in real time. Herculez Gomez and Ian Darke look back on Landon Donovan’s goal to keep the USMNT in the 2010 World Cup. Julie Foudy looks back on Landon Donovan’s goal vs. Algeria to help the U.S. advance at
Gab Marcotti explains why postponing the Euros was UEFA’s only reasonable option, despite a big financial hit. Julien Laurens explains why UEFA has set a hard deadline of June 30 for leagues to conclude their seasons. Steve Nicol reminisces about the 86′ FA Cup final he played in for Liverpool vs. Everton. The last professional
Check out how far mighty Liverpool have fallen in Shaka Hislop’s eyes following their UCL defeat vs. Atletico. Janusz Michallik explains how Robert Lewandowski impacts Bayern beyond just scoring goals. Bayern Munich remain No. 1 in the latest Top 10 and there are moves up the ladder for Juventus and Barcelona. Liverpool, though, are going
Janusz Michallik explains how Robert Lewandowski impacts Bayern beyond just scoring goals. Julien Laurens explains why fans of traditional Bundesliga clubs still have a gripe with Hoffenheim’s owner. Bayern Munich are hunting a treble and their recent form, plus Liverpool’s lapses, sees them claim top spot in Shaka Hislop’s first rankings since his vacation: Unbeaten
Sunday, March 1 is filled with great soccer around Europe and the USA as the Carabao Cup is handed out to either Man City or Aston Villa (11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN+), Everton host Manchester United in the Premier League, and MLS has a pair of must-see matches as MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders host Chicago
With the Premier League race over, PSG running away with Ligue 1, Bayern and Juventus seemingly in charge of the Bundesliga and Serie A respectively, we might have to look to the UEFA Champions League for our soccer drama between now and May. The action returns in force this week with the start of the
All aboard the sadness train… these clubs have put their fans through some tough times in the modern era. Sports are cruel. There, we said it. They play with our emotions, mess with our hearts, fill us with joy and smash it just as quickly. Every team has known what it’s like to lose a
Steve Nicol contends Oleksandr Zinchenko did more for Tottenham in Spurs’ 2-0 win than anyone else. Steve Nicol says Tottenham were by far the worse side before Zinchenko was sent off for Man City. Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti analyse Juve’s win over Fiorentina behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals. Ale Moreno praises Barcelona for their strong
After all the fun in England on Jan. 31 and the variety of winners and losers around the Premier League this winter, it’s time to rate the teams that met their needs around Europe and those who fell far short of expectations. WINNERS Borussia Dortmund Seven goals, 133 minutes… and just £17 million (€22.5m). Dortmund
Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Mallorca was a true Barca performance. Craig Burley explains why Leicester City have a realistic chance to win the Premier League title race. Craig Burley thinks Pep Guardiola might have lingering doubts about staying for another rebuild at Manchester City. Craig Burley is uncertain Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ‘good
The big five European leagues return to action this weekend following the final international break of 2019. With roughly a third of their seasons complete and the January transfer window just over a month away, we take a look at the various states of play. Jump to: Premier League | La Liga | Serie A
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