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
play FC pundits argue over Man United’s improvement so far (1:58)Craig Burley and Jan Aage Fjortoft disagree over how far Manchester United have come under Erik ten Hag. (1:58) 9:00 AM ET Christian Eriksen has admitted he is “sad” Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer part of the squad at Manchester United, but he insists it’s … Read more
11:03 AM ET As Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty that made Argentina World Cup champions over France, Emiliano Mart?nez fell to his knees. Part of it was exhaustion. Part of it was disbelief. All of it was existential joy. Mart?nez’s emotions swam in a sea of self-reflection. He couldn’t quite believe it. Their goalkeeper, … 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) 7:16 AM ET Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has told the club he is frustrated they could not secure the signing of Cody Gakpo but remains hopeful a short-term … Read more
play Could Joao Felix leave Atletico for Aston Villa? (1:16)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss a possible move to Aston Villa for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. (1:16) 8:28 AM ET Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has said he’s responsible for the club’s poor start to the season, while also refusing to confirm that star … 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) 9:19 AM ET England right-back Reece James described 2022 as the “toughest year to date” on Wednesday after he picked up a fresh injury during Chelsea‘s 2-0 win over … Read more
