James Rodríguez – Football Scout

Colombia boss Jose Pekerman: James Rodriguez needs regular football

In the ever changing rumours surrounding James Rodriguez’s future, Ale Moreno debates if his work ethic will fit at Chelsea.

Shaka Hislop looks at the biggest rumours in the football world, all centered around the Premier League.
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has urged James Rodriguez to leave Real Madrid to find regular first-team football, saying he has “no doubts” that things will change in the summer.
James, 25, has become a fringe player at the Bernabeu since Zinedine Zidane took charge 18 months ago, starting just 13 league games last season.
Reports in Spain suggest he will be sold, and Marca reported Pekerman as saying: “It is incredible that a player of James’ level doesn’t play regularly.
“His performances, his…

Liverpool join chase for Kylian Mbappe, Chelsea lead race for James Rodriguez

ESPN’s Chelsea correspondent, Liam Twomey, reveals whom he thinks the Champions will add to their squad for the 2017-18 season.

Have Liverpool jumped the line to get Kylian Mbappe away from Monaco?

The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.

TOP STORY: Liverpool join race for Monaco marvel Mbappe

Liverpool have added their name to the lengthening list of those interested in Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe, according to the Mail.

It reported that Jurgen Klopp “has made contact with Mbappe’s agents” as interest in the teenager heats up further.

Real Madrid remain favourites,…

Alvaro Morata on James Rodriguez: ‘Maybe we’ll be teammates next year’

Shaka Hislop looks at the biggest rumours in the football world, all centered around the Premier League.

Sid Lowe discusses the much sought-after Kylian Mbappe and where he would fit in Real’s lineup.

Shaka Hislop delves into Pepe’s career development at Real Madrid and how exactly he’s molded into the player he is today.

Cristiano Ronaldo appears to troll Lionel Messi, USWNT stars show their support to a young player and more in The Sweeper.

Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti disagree on how they would handle Kylian Mbappe if he moved to Real Madrid on a record fee.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says he hopes to still be teammates with James Rodriguez next season, even as both players remain linked with moves away from the club this summer.
The pair were effective backups for Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane during 2016-17, with Morata scoring 20 goals in 43 appearances and Rodriguez chipping in with 11 goals and 13 assists in his 33 games across all competitions.
The situation has led to reports of interest, with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain among…

James Rodriguez’s long Real Madrid farewell culminated in Cardiff

Gab Marcotti says that James Rodriguez’s enormous contract will be a complication for other clubs vying for him.

When James Rodriguez left the Bernabeu pitch in the 61st minute of Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Sevilla on May 14, the Colombia midfielder poignantly turned to all four corners of the stadium and applauded. His gesture met with reciprocation from the stands in tacit acknowledgement that it would be the last time.

Rafa Benitez lasted less than half a season as coach at Real Madrid chiefly because he was an acolyte to the dying remnants of the Galactico era. In part, James was tainted by association….

Zinedine Zidane will have final say on James Rodriguez future – Perez

Cristiano Ronaldo believes winning the UEFA Champions League for the fourth time was as sweet as his first with Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes no one can criticise him after his man of the match performance in the UCL final, saying ‘my numbers don’t lie”.

Zinedine Zidane revels in the togetherness of Real Madrid after their win in the Champions League final.

Dan Thomas, Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley break down how Real got the best of Juve in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says coach Zinedine Zidane will decide on the future of James Rodriguez, while adding that he does not know where Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will be playing next season.
James has been linked with a move away from Madrid, having struggled to pin down a regular starting spot at the club this season.
Speculation that the Colombia international will depart the Santiago Bernabeu this summer only intensified after he was left out of the squad for…

World Fame 100: Cristiano Ronaldo leads list of six Real Madrid players

We asked Ben Alamar, ESPN’s director of sports analytics, to figure out the most famous athletes in the world. Using a formula that combines endorsements with social media fan base and Google search popularity, he ranked the globe’s most famous athletes in our second annual World Fame 100.
Real Madrid landed six players on our list:

No. 1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Why he’s got fame: Numero uno? That’s where soccer’s peacock would still expect to be, his glory as one of the all-time great players still…

Inter plan to fund James bid by selling Perisic to Man United for €55m

Jose Mourinho is reportedly stepping in to help ensure Manchester United land Ivan Perisic from Inter.

The football world’s gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.

Mourinho steps in to bring Perisic to United

Jose Mourinho has personally intervened in order to ensure Manchester United beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Ivan Perisic, but Inter Milan are holding out for €55 million, according to CalcioMercato.

The Italian outlet claims the 28-year-old Croatia international…

James Rodriguez to miss Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo, Cristiano Ronaldo back

As the James Rodriguez to Old Trafford rumours continue, the FC guys debate if the midfielder would be a good fit at United.

The FC panel answer your tweets on whether or not James Rodriguez would make Man United a top four team and if Wayne Rooney will make a move to MLS.

Shaka Hislop believes Zinedine Zidane is not to blame for James Rodriguez’s troubles at Real Madrid.

Steve Nicol believes James Rodriguez operates best directly behind the striker, but that role might not be open for him at Manchester United.
James Rodriguez is not in the Real Madrid squad for Wednesday night’s crucial La Liga game at Celta Vigo, although Cristiano Ronaldo returns, as coach Zinedine Zidane ends his rotation policy with the title race almost over.
Rodriguez, who signed for Real from Monaco for €80 million in 2014, has been heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester United in recent days, with coach Zinedine Zidane ignoring talk over his future at Tuesday’s news conference, while saying that the Colombia international,…

James Rodriguez not Man United’s top summer transfer target – sources

The FC panel answer your tweets on whether or not James Rodriguez would make Man United a top four team and if Wayne Rooney will make a move to MLS.

Shaka Hislop believes Zinedine Zidane is not to blame for James Rodriguez’s troubles at Real Madrid.

Steve Nicol believes James Rodriguez operates best directly behind the striker, but that role might not be open for him at Manchester United. Manchester United are currently pursuing other targets despite being offered the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, sources have told ESPN FC.
Colombia international Rodriguez, 25, is expected to leave Madrid this summer after failing to secure regular football under head coach Zinedine Zidane, who declined to comment on his player’s future earlier on Tuesday.
United have been made aware that the former Monaco playmaker, who cost Real £63 million in August 2014, is available…

Zinedine Zidane ignoring James Rodriguez to Man United transfer talk

The FC panel answer your tweets on whether or not James Rodriguez would make Man United a top four team and if Wayne Rooney will make a move to MLS.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says there is “no debate” around the future of Manchester United target James Rodriguez.
ESPN FC sources last week revealed that United have been offered the chance to sign Rodriguez this summer, but Zidane insists the squad is totally focused on continuing their La Liga title push in Wednesday’s re-arranged game at Celta Vigo.
The Colombia international’s applause to the stands when substituted during Sunday’s 4-1 La Liga win at home to Sevilla has been interpreted…

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