Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Julien Laurens reacts to Chelsea extending Olivier Giroud’s contract until 2021. Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea. The striker almost left the club in January
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Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Cesar Azpilicueta rates his own FIFA ability and how good the virtual FIFA 20 Azpilicueta
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,
1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf rips into Karim Benzema for his comments about Olivier Giroud. Julien Laurens says Karim Benzema’s remark that he is “F1” and Olivier Giroud is “kart racing” wasn’t needed. Will Olivier Giroud remain at Chelsea next season or should he seek pastures anew? Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim
Frank Lampard says some things are beyond his control as he discusses Chelsea’s lack of January transfers. Julien Laurens says history between Chelsea and Antonio Conte could impact the striker’s move to Serie A. Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dries Mertens
Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job at Manchester United being under threat. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability to replace
Ale Moreno feels international duty will bring a huge deal of confidence for Antoine Griezmann. Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens question whether Frank Lampard could ever win the Premier League with Chelsea. Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Craig Burley says Frank Lampard has
Now that the summer transfer window is finally shut, ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop gives his picks for the best five. Olivier Giroud is keen to play in MLS before the end of his career, the France international revealed in an interview on French television on Wednesday. “MLS, for my family, my children who speak English,
Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at
The ESPN FC panel agreed with Maurizio Sarri’s squad selection in the Europa League, saving Chelsea’s big guns for Liverpool on Sunday. Pedro scored twice to help Chelsea into the Europa League semifinals as 5-3 aggregate victors over Slavia Prague after a 4-3 win at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. On a day when his former club
Take a look at all of this weekend’s Premier League goals, including Mohamed Salah’s thunderbolt against Chelsea. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah scored in Liverpool’s dominant victory over Chelsea, moving the Reds back ahead of Manchester City. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah scored in Liverpool’s dominant victory over Chelsea, moving the Reds back ahead of
Alejandro Moreno addresses the latest rumours surrounding Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann and more in Transfer Rater. With Chelsea’s top-four hopes fading, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes it’ll take winning the Europa League for Maurizio Sarri to remain in charge. Olivier Giroud said he has not been given a fair chance by Maurizio Sarri
Steve Nicol and Raphael Honigstein agree Gonzalo Higuain will help Chelsea score goals, but they also think it increases the club’s pressure to perform. Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has welcomed the fresh competition that Gonzalo Higuain will bring as the Argentina striker prepares to make his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on
France striker Olivier Giroud believes that it is “impossible to be openly homosexual in football” and that the idea that the sport is a long way from accepting openly gay players is an “understatement.” Speaking with Le Figaro in French, the 32-year-old recalled the “emotional” time when former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger came out back in
Giroud’s voice can be heard in the French-dubbed version of upcoming animation ‘Spider-Man: New Generation’. In a somewhat unlikely turn of events, World Cup winners Olivier Giroud and Presnel Kimpembe have made their acting debuts. The two France internationals have provided voices for fairly major characters in a new Spider-Man animation that is set to
FC’s Paul Mariner provides his thoughts on transfer rumours surrounding Mauro Icardi, Adam Lallana, Keylor Navas and more in Transfer Rater. Chelsea maintained their perfect record in the Europa League group stage with an uninspired 1-0 win over a spirited but limited BATE Borisov side in freezing Belarus, with Olivier Giroud’s first goal of the
Eden Hazard’s second-ever hat trick for Chelsea helped lead his team to a comfortable 4-1 win over Cardiff, at Stamford Bridge. Maurizio Sarri feels Eden Hazard is the best player in Europe following his hat trick display against Cardiff City. Chelsea maintained their 100 percent record with a 4-1 win over Cardiff City at Stamford
With the World Cup looming, the FC panel rate how concerned Didier Deschamps & Co. should be after a full-strength France side drew a young U.S. outfit. France striker Olivier Giroud and United States defender Matt Miazga exited their 1-1 friendly draw on Saturday after an ugly collision left both players badly bloodied. The pair clashed
Chelsea are now two points away from a top-four spot as Liverpool and Tottenham continue to stumble toward the Premier League finish line. English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool LONDON — Three thoughts from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League. 1. Liverpool fail to seal top-four
Oliver Giroud came off the bench to steer his Chelsea side to a fantastic comeback against a crestfallen Southampton. English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (79′) Southampton 2-3 Chelsea Chelsea staged a stunning fightback against Southampton on Saturday, coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in a remarkable game at St. Mary’s. The Saints initially