play Can Erling Haaland score 50 goals this season? (1:53)Shaka Hislop and Julien Laurens discuss Erling Haaland’s performance vs. Leeds and whether it’s possible for him to reach 50 goals on the season. (1:53) 6:32 PM ET Erling Haaland said missing out on the World Cup was an “irritation and motivation” that drove him “a … Read more
5:20 PM ET LEEDS, England — Erling Haaland became the first player to score 20 Premier League goals in a season before January by hitting two against his hometown team Leeds on Wednesday as Manchester City won 3-1 at Elland Road. With league leaders Arsenal beating West Ham on Monday, it was crucial that City … Read more
play Why it’s time for Joao Felix to leave Atletico Madrid (1:18)Alex Kirkland feels it may be best for all parties if Joao Felix is to leave Atletico Madrid. (1:18) 6:38 PM ET With the opening of the January transfer window coming closer, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings … Read more
play Hofman: Endrick is a phenomenon (1:37)Gustavo Hofman explains the playing style of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick after sources confirm Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the 16-year-old striker. (1:37) 1:56 PM ET Not many 16-year-olds were watching the recently concluded World Cup with a realistic hope of being a major player in … Read more
4:55 PM ET Erling Haaland continued his assault on the record books as Manchester City beat Leeds United 3-1 at Elland Road on Wednesday to move into second in the Premier League. A late first-half strike from Rodri and a second-half double from Haaland — his 19th and 20th goals making him the first in … Read more
4:42 AM ET With the World Cup over, all of Europe’s major leagues are gearing up to restart the 2022-23 season. In Spain, LaLiga will be back on Thursday (matches, replays, highlights on ESPN/ESPN+) and, as often is the case, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be battling for the top spot. It’s been six weeks … Read more
Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain announced the extension of Marco Verratti’s contract until 2026 moments before they resumed Ligue 1 duty post-FIFA World Cup at home to RC Strasbourg Alsace on Wednesday. The Italy international has added two additional seasons to his current deal and already passed the 10-year anniversary mark this summer just gone. Verratti, … Read more
play How important will Cody Gakpo be for Liverpool? (2:37)Stevie Nicol and Craig Burley discuss what Cody Gakpo’s role will look like for Liverpool. (2:37) 4:05 PM ET Liverpool have signed forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. ESPN reported that the transfer fee is around ?37 million ($45m). … Read more
play Hislop fears for Chelsea if James’ injury proves serious (1:17)Shaka Hislop thinks Chelsea look a far lesser side without Reece James on the pitch. (1:17) 11:27 AM ET Chelsea have agreed a deal with Norwegian club Molde FK for the transfer of 20-year-old striker David Datro Fofana, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday. … Read more
USATSI Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland returns to his birthplace for an English Premier League match against Leeds United on Wednesday at Elland Road. Haaland’s father played for the Peacocks, and he was born in Leeds before moving to his family’s native Norway at age 3. Now he is one of the best players in … Read more
