Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are linked with a slippery customer in midfield. PLUS: The Champions League final could be on the move. Jump to: Aouar wanted by Man City, Chelsea | Arsenal’s Zoom party | CL final on the move | Smalling needs
UEFA Champions League
It’s now exactly nine years since Pep Guardiola last laid hands on the trophy he most cherishes: the Cup With The Big Ears — which the champions of Europe have hoisted to the sky every year since 1956. That was at Wembley, May 28, 2011. And for Manchester City fans, I guess there’s some retrospective
They are the two most dramatic Champions League finals of the modern era: Manchester United’s stoppage-time victory against Bayern Munich to seal the Treble in 1999 and the so-called “Miracle of Istanbul,” when Liverpool overturned a 3-0 half-time deficit against AC Milan to win their fifth European Cup in 2005. One was achieved by a
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi said that the stoppage in play due to the coronavirus pandemic may help the club address some of its issues on the pitch. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+– Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+ Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, the Argentina captain
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe reflects back on the tense UCL clash of Chelsea vs. Barcelona 11 years to the day. Herculez Gomez reacts to Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal reposting an image of him and the Inter Miami logo. Julien Laurens pours water on whether Barcelona can afford to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou.
Gab Marcotti says losing Kevin De Bruyne “wouldn’t be the end of the world” given his injury woes and hefty wages. Julien Laurens discusses reports Leroy Sane may leave Manchester City for Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. John Dykes selects the best players from Pep Guardiola’s teams – Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City – for
Jose Mourinho shares his pride as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a makeshift hospital. Steve Nicol says Tottenham’s biggest mistake wasn’t firing Mauricio Pochettino, it was hiring Jose Mourinho. Jose Mourinho has said that Real Madrid deserved to win the Champions League during his three-year spell at the club. Mourinho won the La Liga title and
The UK government’s deputy chief scientific advisor believes the match warrants further investigation. Liverpool’s match with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on March 11 will be investigated by the city’s council regarding any impact it may have had on the spread of coronavirus. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+– Stream every
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Arsenal fans excited about getting Champions League football through the back door are dealt a reality check, PSG’s president is negotiating with himself, Chelsea have a Kepa conundrum and there’s an esports battle brewing … Jump to: PSG president negotiates
Julien Laurens claims teams are mad to play in the UCL and UEL after contracts expire on June 30. Ale Moreno says Premier League teams are primed to take the UCL by storm with Barca and Real Madrid struggling. Frank Leboeuf dives into Paris Saint-Germain’s potential transfer exodus and how the club will retool. Jon
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds
Shaka Hislop remembers the “driving force” of Liverpool great Steven Gerrard. Jon Champion explains why Liverpool clinching the title remains a major obstacle to the league resuming. Sid Lowe breaks down why Sevilla defender Diego Carlos is appealing to major clubs like Liverpool and Barca. Danny Higginbotham thinks Man United would beat out Liverpool for
Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Sid Lowe explains how suspending football has brought Barcelona’s long-standing problems to light. Barcelona coach Quique Setien joked he’s spending his time in lockdown dreaming of parading the Champions League trophy in front of the cows in his home village.
Julien Laurens defends Neymar’s party lifestyle, comparing him to Ronaldinho who lived similarly and had success. Julien Laurens says PSG should try to retain Mauro Icardi with Edinson Cavani likely to leave on a free transfer. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar planned to mock Erling Haaland‘s celebration before their Champions League round-of-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund, according to
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
Bayern’s Alphonso Davies believes the club can win it all, including the Champions League. Julien Laurens explains the changes Hansi Flick has made in his time at Bayern Munich to earn an extension. Gab Marcotti explains why Manuel Neuer should not re-sign with Bayern after they signed Alexander Nubel. Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has
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
La Liga releases a video to thank those still going to work amid the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Former MLS player and current doctor Marshall Leonard sheds light on his efforts to fight coronavirus. Julien Laurens explains why Belgium ending their season due to the coronavirus could impact other league decisions. Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos
Craig Burley weighs the pros and cons of the Premier League following Belgium’s suit and voiding the season. Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid could be a factor in the rise of coronavirus cases in the area, according to council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton. Jurgen Klopp’s side were dumped out of the competition
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