Lionel Messi followed Atlas on Twitter on Thursday but don’t expect to see Messi in Liga MX anytime soon. Long-suffering fans of Liga MX club Atlas have not seen their team win a first-division title since 1951, but the Guadalajara institution achieved something on Thursday that no other Mexican club can boast: Lionel Messi followed
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Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud believes playing Arsenal will be special but he feels frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had at Chelsea since Maurizio Sarri took charge. Midway through an intriguing Premier League season, arguably the most two tactically interesting sides meet this weekend at the Emirates. Neither Arsenal nor Chelsea are challenging
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is expected back in Madrid on Tuesday to attend a trial for tax evasion in which Spanish prosecutors are asking for a 23-month prison sentence and a fine. The Portugal captain, who left Real Madrid for Juventus last July, is expected to plead guilty after he agreed a settlement worth €18.8 million with
ESPN FC’s Raphael Honigstein asks Christian Pulisic how Borussia Dortmund made him the player that he is and what he hopes to achieve in the final half of the season. Where were we? Ah, the Bundesliga … 26 days after playing its last game of 2018, Germany’s top flight has re-emerged from hibernation just in
ESPN FC’s Ross Dyer and Paul Mariner predict every Premier League fixture during week 33’s action. Chelsea supporters have launched a new initiative to combat racism and intolerance in response to a series of high-profile incidents that have damaged the club’s reputation. The initiative, “Chelsea Together,” consists of 10 fan groups and supporter-run media outlets
Juan Mata’s thoughtful act of kindness was a rare bright spot for my 12-year-old brother, Harry, during a time of horrible sadness. My father, a football man, passed away on Nov. 6. That’s not an intro I expected to write for one of my ESPN columns, but you’ll understand why I have if you read
With Gonzalo Higuain set to be loaned out to Chelsea by Milan, the FC guys question if he’ll be able to solve Chelsea’s woes in front of goal. LONDON — Maurizio Sarri has said Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is “working very hard” to conclude a deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan. Sources told ESPN
The FC panel answer your tweets on how Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury affects Liverpool, Milan’s reported interest in Krzysztof Piatek and much more. FC’s Mark Donaldson is back with Fantasy FC Premier League action. Don’t miss out in joining him on ESPN.com/FantasyFC. Liverpool have announced that Andrew Robertson has signed a new long-term contract at the
With Gonzalo Higuain set to be loaned out to Chelsea by Milan, the FC guys question if he’ll be able to solve Chelsea’s woes in front of goal. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno looks back at Petr Cech’s Premier League career as he announces he’ll retire at the end of the campaign. Kit Clash brings you
The January transfer window closes in two weeks and, so far, trading has been quiet at the top end of the market. With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer
Alejandro Moreno sifts through all the big transfer news surrounding the likes of Isco, Alvaro Morata, Fernando Llorente and more. Check out what you may have missed at the weekend, including another Messi milestone, David De Gea’s big night, Coppa Italia action and more. Luis Suarez found the net twice and Lionel Messi scored his
Atletico Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey to Girona on Wednesday following a highly entertaining 3-3 draw at home to the Catalan side, who sneaked through to the quarterfinals on away goals after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate. Atletico substitute Antoine Griezmann looked to have completed a late turnaround for Diego Simeone’s
Alejandro Moreno sifts through all the big transfer news surrounding the likes of Isco, Alvaro Morata, Fernando Llorente and more. It’s January, and the transfer window is open. Which players are likeliest to move before the window closes at the end of the month? David Amoyal rates the top rumours from around world football. Philippe
Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half goal secured a record eighth Italian Super Cup victory for Juventus as they beat AC Milan 1-0 in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Wednesday. The trophy, which was being contested outside of Italy for the 10th time, is traditionally a clash between the Italian league and cup winners, but Milan
The ESPN FC crew examine Paul Pogba’s improved performances at Manchester United with the departure of Jose Mourinho. ESPN’s Shaka Hislop says David de Gea’s confidence in net has a huge psychological effect on strikers ability to score on the Manchester United keeper. Check out what you may have missed at the weekend, including another
Kit Clash brings you three of the most iconic and rare kits from Arsenal and Chelsea and compare them with Jesse Waller-Lassen and three students from Manchester Metropolitan University. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri claims Bayern Munich have acted unprofessionally as they chase the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has revealed he has
PSG’s Thomas Meunier believes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would benefit from having stadiums close together for a better atmosphere after visiting the Al Wakrah Stadium. Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl is Paris Saint-Germain’s top target as they look to sign a defensive midfielder in the January transfer window, sources close to club have told
Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyer has acknowledged that U.S. investigators are seeking DNA from Ronaldo in relation to an alleged sexual assault incident in 2009. The lawyer representing Kathryn Mayorga, the woman who has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of sexual assault, said in a statement on Tuesday that he spoke with and will meet with a British woman
FC’s Ale Moreno delves into what is going wrong for Isco at Real Madrid as rumours continue to swirl over his future at the Santiago Bernabeu. The FC guys are incredulous that Isco keeps being left out as Real Madrid struggle to put together results under Santi Solari. Real Madrid made very heavy work of
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno looks back at Petr Cech’s Premier League career as he announces he’ll retire at the end of the campaign. Kit Clash brings you three of the most iconic and rare kits from Arsenal and Chelsea and compare them with Jesse Waller-Lassen and three students from Manchester Metropolitan University. LONDON — Chelsea
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