Pep: Haaland starting to merit Messi comparisons

play How Erling Haaland made Premier League history vs. Fulham (1:38)Janusz Michallik speaks after Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League goal record in Man City’s 2-1 win. (1:38) 5:30 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says striker Erling Haaland is beginning to deserve comparisons with Lionel Messi. Haaland reached 50 goals in all competitions … Read more

April’s U23 hotlist: Brighton and FC Salzburg stars lead the way

play How Mac Allister learned about De Zerbi’s scary winning mentality (1:58)Alexis Mac Allister tells the story of Brighton getting a half-time dressing down from manager Roberto De Zerbi. (1:58) 4:00 AM ET Welcome to the ESPN FC hotlist, which each month highlights some of the most in-form talent aged 23 or under across Europe. … Read more

Report: Man Utd in race to sign £53m star from Italian champions

ShareTweet According to Italian website Calciomercato.it, Manchester United are in the picture to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in the next transfer window. Tomori has been a key player for the Milan giants in central defence but Calciomercato.it claim that his future could be doubtful at the end of the campaign. As per the report, … Read more

Liverpool, Tottenham put on a show as Klopp goes overboard

May 1, 2023 Where do you even begin when it comes to another frantic weekend in European soccer? From Liverpool‘s 4-3 win over Tottenham — and all the pitch-side drama — to Bayern Munich taking pole position again in the Bundesliga, this weekend had it all. (There was even an apology from the German FA … Read more

When goal celebrations go bad: Liverpool boss Klopp pulls hamstring

play Will Liverpool’s dramatic win vs. Spurs inspire a late top four push? (1:58)Janusz Michallik believes Liverpool could make the top four race “interesting” after their 4-3 win over Tottenham. (1:58) May 1, 2023 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will no doubt be feeling his age in the aftermath of his side’s tempestuous 4-3 victory over … Read more

Man City captain Gundogan goes cold on Barcelona move

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has gone cold on a move to Barcelona. Off contract in June, Gundogan’s agents have held talks with Barca about a Bosman move this summer. All signs were Gundogan would commit to the Blaugrana. However, Okdiario says the veteran is now leaning towards staying with City. City manager Pep Guardiola … Read more

REVEALED: Haaland REJECTS Man City new contract attempts

Erling Haaland has REJECTED Manchester City‘s approach to open new contract talks. City have sought to upgrade Haaland’s deal, which would include the elimination of his current contract’s buyout clause. But Okdiario’s chief pundit Eduardo Inda, when speaking on El Chiringuito, revealed: “Haaland signed until 2027 with a release clause for next year of 200 … Read more