Blog – The Toe Poke

Steve Nicol heaps praise on Erling Haaland after he once again scored in Dortmund’s win over Schalke. Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski says returning to the pitch is more important than celebrating a goal. Julien Laurens reacts to FC Augsburg’s Heiko Herrlich breaking quarantine to buy toothpaste. Approximately 70 days since the last whistle blew, the
0 Comments
ESPN Mourinho’s decision to train with Ndombele ‘defies belief’ ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. Amanda Mustard for ESPN Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of
0 Comments
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
0 Comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Herc Gomez gives his No. 2 pick of MLS’s biggest stars. Watch the full segment on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day during soccer’s coronovirus-enforced shutdown to bring you all the weirdest stories and quirkiest viral
0 Comments
Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. Real Madrid less resistant than a sponge! The Exploding Heads explores how this year’s UCL will conclude. Jamie Vardy in goal? The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s top attackers against its best defenders. The Combat Corona esports
0 Comments
Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. 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
0 Comments
Phil Foden’s still on the bench! The Exploding Heads pit the Premier League’s youngsters against the veterans. ESPN’s 2014 World Cup crew describe the emotion and pain that came with the host nation’s defeat vs. Germany. The FC guys recall moments of anger during their playing career while reflecting on Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt. We may
0 Comments
With almost all football postponed for the next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, star players have found themselves at a loose end. Jump to: Ronaldo bought iMacs |  Want a virtual Bratwurst?  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
0 Comments