ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop explain how Portugal won the tactical battle in the Nations League final over the Netherlands. Goncalo Guedes netted the winner as reigning European champions Portugal defeated the Netherlands to win their second title in three years. Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is widely expected to leave Ajax
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With Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly eyeing Christian Pulisic, Ale Moreno and Craig Burley discuss whether he should leave Dortmund or stay put. Former England international thinks that working under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool would be better for Pulisic, should he decide to move from Dortmund. With Dejan Lovren’s latest outburst towards Sergio Ramos causing a
Raheem Sterling describes how grateful he is to sign a new contract with Man City and his outlook for the remainder of the 2018/19 campaign. Manchester City were searching for a third goal at Cardiff back in September and, as Leroy Sane advanced towards the area, there was no room for Raheem Sterling to make
With Dejan Lovren’s latest outburst towards Sergio Ramos causing a stir, our ESPN FC crew try to make sense of it all. Craig Burley and the FC crew discuss what Croatia’s win over Spain means for both teams and examine the permutations for their UEFA Nations League group. Tin Jedvaj scored his first career goal
Timo Werner commented on Marco Reus’ continued excellence this season ahead of Germany’s Nations League match versus Netherlands. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens believes the only reason Joachim Low still has a job is because Germany has a lack of replacement options. Marco Reus wants to succeed Mesut Ozil in Germany’s No. 10 position after a
Julien Laurens speculates that Arsene Wenger’s most recent comments could mean he’s interested in replacing Joachim Low as manager of Germany. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens believes the only reason Joachim Low still has a job is because Germany has a lack of replacement options. Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Raheem Sterling ended a three-year goal drought for England with a pair of first-half goals, propelling the Three Lions to a 3-2 win against Spain. Jordi Alba has been in fine form for Barcelona this season. Spain coach Luis Enrique has recalled Jordi Alba to the national team for upcoming games against Croatia and Bosnia
Ross Dyer and Paul Mariner face off ahead of the latest round of UEFA Nations League qualifiers. Paul Mariner is delighted for Gareth Southgate’s England extension and breaks down the UEFA Nations League roster to face Croatia and Spain. England’s Gareth Southgate insists players such as Chelsea’s Ross Barkley must take his chance and prove
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe and the FC panel agree that Luis Enrique’s Spain have flipped the script on the old tiki-taka style of play. Steve Nicol and Brian McBride react to Spain’s relentless domination of World Cup runners-up Croatia in a surprising UEFA Nations League result. Spain forward Paco Alcacer is convinced he made the
France’s Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba is misunderstood by football fans who think he only cares about himself but that he actually plays to get the best for the team. After leading France to World Cup glory in Russia, Didier Deschamps has been named the Best FIFA Men’s Coach for 2018. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop
Paul Mariner is delighted for Gareth Southgate’s England extension and breaks down the UEFA Nations League roster to face Croatia and Spain. England’s Gareth Southgate insists players such as Chelsea’s Ross Barkley must take his chance and prove he deserves a spot in the squad in the UEFA Nations League against Croatia and Spain. England’s
France coach Didier Deschamps has told his players that they should view their World Cup win in Russia this summer as a source of “strength” and not a “burden” to live up to. Les Bleus beat Croatia 4-2 in the Moscow final in July and will play their first competitive match since then against Germany
Spain coach Luis Enrique says that he rates both Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata and stresses that they have very different qualities. Spain called up Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas to replace Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa for the upcoming UEFA Nations League encounters against England and Croatia. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on
Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri admitted Cristiano Ronaldo is upset and angry at not winning the UEFA Player of the Year having scored 15 goals in the Champions League last season. Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s two internationals next month after not being named in Fernando Santos’ latest squad. The 33-year-old, who is his country’s