Steve Nicol says it’s tragic for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to be forced to miss out on the Europa League final in Baku due to safety concerns.
UEFA has insisted that there are no concerns with Baku as a Euro 2020 host city despite the issues surrounding Wednesday’s Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea.
European football’s governing body told ESPN FC in a short statement that the transport problems for supporters of the two Premier League clubs will have no bearing on its standing for Euro 2020, when it will host three group games and a quarterfinal.
Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, an Armenian, has not made the trip to…
Gab Marcotti joins the ESPN FC crew to shed some light on Bayern Munich’s up-and-down season, citing an aging roster as a problem moving forward.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice to lead Bayern Munich to their first German Cup title since 2016 with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the final.
German Cup final: Robert Lewandowski (85′) RB Leipzig 0-3 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has told defender Jerome Boateng the best option would be to leave the club.
Boateng joined Bayern from Manchester City in 2011 and was heavily linked with a move away from Allianz Arena. He was an unused sub during the 3-0 DFB Pokal victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday and did not join in the post-match celebrations.
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“He must seek a new challenge, it’s better for him,” Hoeness said. “I’d advise Boateng to…
Pulisic’s farewell to the Dortmund home crowd was warm and polite but he was always destined for a big move away from the club. Once Chelsea’s offer came in, he was destined to leave.
DORTMUND, Germany — As he walked down the tunnel, he was holding back tears. Four minutes before half-time, Christian Pulisic was again holding back his tears; he’d just scored to hand Dortmund the lead. They remain firmly in the title race and “Captain America” had come to the rescue. Just over an hour later, Borussia wrapped up the 3-2 win and Pulisic obliged with the media tour before walking to the locker room. At 6:36 p.m local time, he left, his family waiting for him near the exit.
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Christian Pulisic needs a win on Saturday to break another Bundesliga record.
United States star Christian Pulisic is on the brink of another Bundesliga record when Borussia Dortmund host FC Schalke 04 at the weekend.
The future Chelsea midfielder can become the youngest player ever to win 50 Bundesliga games if he features in a Dortmund victory over Schalke in the Revierderby on Saturday.
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Pulisic, who would be 20 years and 221 days old at the time of kick-off, would assume the record from Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler, who was 11 days older when he accomplished…
A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.
A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.
Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner share their thoughts on Liverpool’s win over Cardiff which keeps the Reds on top ahead of Man City’s derby match.
A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.
Atletico Madrid want to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic on a permanent transfer, sources have told ESPN FC, but the Premier League leaders want €40 million for the Serbia international.
ESPN FC reported that Spain midfielder Rodri is wanted by Manchester City, who could land the 22-year-old by triggering his €70m release clause.
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On loan at Hertha Berlin, Grujic has enjoyed a good season in the…
Shaka Hislop calls on UEFA to do more than assessing a monetary fine, following alleged racial abuse directed at England players in Montenegro.
Callum Hudson-Odoi calls on UEFA to take action and condemns the fans responsible for the monkey chants he heard during England’s win over Montenegro.
Gareth Southgate is deepy saddened after hearing monkey chants directed at his players during England’s Euro 2020 qualifying match against Montenegro.
United States youth international Chris Gloster was racially abused by VfB Lubeck supporters while playing for Hannover this week, his club said on their official website.
Hannover reported the incident to the Northern German FA, after Michael Tarnat – Hannover’s head of academy — said the Lubeck fans’ behaviour had “exceeded tolerable limits.”
Gloster, 18, was subjected to monkey chants and other verbal abuse by members of the 200 travelling Lubeck supporters, according to Hannover’s…
Shaka Hislop calls on UEFA to do more than assessing a monetary fine, following alleged racial abuse directed at England players in Montenegro.
Callum Hudson-Odoi calls on UEFA to take action and condemns the fans responsible for the monkey chants he heard during England’s win over Montenegro.
Gareth Southgate is deepy saddened after hearing monkey chants directed at his players during England’s Euro 2020 qualifying match against Montenegro.
United States youth international Chris Gloster was racially abused by VfB Lubeck supporters while playing for Hannover this week, his club said on their official website.
Hannover reported the incident to the Northern German FA, after Michael Tarnat – Hannover’s head of academy — said the Lubeck fans’ behaviour had “exceeded tolerable limits.”
Gloster, 18, was subjected to monkey chants and other verbal abuse by members of the 200 travelling Lubeck supporters, according to Hannover’s…
Jesse Marsch has said he feels honoured to be taking the Salzburg job.
Former United States international Jesse Marsch will take over as the new head coach of RB Salzburg, the Austrian club have announced.
Marsch will join from RB Leipzig, where…
Bayern Munich supporters were out in full force in Houston during their emphatic 5-0 Der Klassiker win over Borussia Dortmund. Via Bayern.
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno shares his reasons why 35 year old Arjen Robben isn’t the best fit for Toronto FC and Major League Soccer.
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Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno unleash on Borussia Dortmund after a 5-0 loss at Bayern Munich that sent their rivals top in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has played down a training ground bust-up between Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman.
Kovac said there had been “a scuffle” between winger Coman and striker Lewandowski on Thursday but no further action would be taken.
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“There was an incident during training yesterday. There was a scuffle between two players, and I discussed it with them after the session,” he said at a news conference ahead of Sunday’s match against Fortuna Dusseldorf.
“Both apologised for their…
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Arjen Robben has said he is not sure he will play for Bayern Munich again as he continues to struggle with the muscular problems that have kept him out since late last year.
Robben will leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of the season and has been sidelined since the Champions League win over Benfica on Nov. 27.
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“I do have my doubts and I am unsure I can play for Bayern again this season,” the 35-year-old told Sky on Thursday.
“It’s frustrating not to know what is wrong exactly.”
Having…