Roberto Firmino – Page 5

Roberto Firmino, Diego Costa among the unlucky to miss World Cup Rank

Sit back and take all of the goal celebrations you’ll see this at this summer’s World Cup by the Exploding Heads’ most agile athlete, Ian Fiveankles.

Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to the selections for the Ultimate World Cup XI, as chosen by the fans and ESPN FC experts.

ESPN FC’s fantasy guru Mark Donaldson runs you through the ESPN FC Match Predictor. Do you have what it takes to win the grand prize?

From the group stage to the final, find out who ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti has lifting the World Cup trophy in Russia.
We only had so much space, which meant plenty of good players missed out on our Top 50. Here are several who could make us look silly!
Roberto Firmino (Brazil)
Firmino’s absence can be explained by his struggle to claim a regular starting spot for his country. With only one centre-forward space available in Tite’s system, the Liverpool striker is set to miss out to Gabriel Jesus. Firmino’s predicament highlights Brazil’s depth, as the record five-time winners look to avoid relying on Neymar as they…

Neymar’s fitness, Thiago Silva’s form: Brazil are ready for the World Cup

The FC crew discuss what separates Brazil from some other elite World Cup squads and how Neymar will get on in Russia.

Brazil have won a record-breaking five World Cups. Can Tite’s men make it six in Russia?

The ESPN FC panel are joined by Raf Honigstein to dissect Brazil’s chances of winning the World Cup following the release of their 23-man squad.

After humiliation on home soil for Brazil in 2014, Ian Darke and ESPN’s expert panel feel redemption could be in the cards for Neymar and company.

It’s true that Brazil’s latest opponent, Austria, have consistently failed to qualify for the World Cup since 1998, and an ageing Croatia are not expected to pull off a rampaging campaign in Russia 2018. But they could hardly be called lukewarm opponents.

Therefore Brazil should pat themselves on the back after their last pre-World Cup friendlies. After scoring five goals and conceding none in those two victories, there is a perception that the team will arrive at the tournament on a high, especially…

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino: Sergio Ramos’ comments about me ‘very stupid’

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley defend Sergio Ramos for appearing unapologetic upon learning Loris Karius suffered a concussion in the UCL final.
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has slammed Sergio Ramos for his “very stupid” comments in the wake of last month’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid.
Madrid captain Ramos was at the centre of controversy following the 3-1 Los Blancos win in Kiev, Ukraine after his tackle and tumble injured star Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in the first half and his collision with goalkeeper Loris Karius is said to have caused the Reds’ No. 1 a concussion during the match.
Following a strong…

Neymar’s return, goal caps easy Brazil win vs. Croatia in World Cup warm-up

ESPN FC’s Gabriele Marcotti shares an unforgettable story of how he watched the 2006 World Cup semifinal between Italy and Germany.

Former Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Shaka Hislop explains what it was like to play in his country’s first World Cup in 2006.

Former Scotland international Steve Nicol explains why he’ll never forget the 1978 World Cup clash between Scotland and the Netherlands.

LIVERPOOL, England — Three quick thoughts from Brazil’s 2-0 win over Croatia as both sides continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup.

1. Neymar caps return with goal as Brazil win

It was the first time in over three months that Neymar set foot on a pitch and it only took 24 minutes from there for him to announce that he was back after injury.

A dour warm-up game was lit up by the mere presence of the world’s most expensive footballer, let alone his impact on it. Introduced at half-time…

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino reports early for Brazil training after Champions League loss

Brazil have won a record-breaking five World Cups. Can Tite’s men make it six in Russia?

After humiliation on home soil for Brazil in 2014, Ian Darke and ESPN’s expert panel feel redemption could be in the cards for Neymar and company.

The ESPN FC panel are joined by Raf Honigstein to dissect Brazil’s chances of winning the World Cup following the release of their 23-man squad.
Striker Roberto Firmino has decided to join Brazil’s squad in London for pre-World Cup training earlier than planned.
Liverpool forward Firmino arrived at Tottenham’s training centre late on Monday and took fitness tests on Tuesday.
“I had two more days to stay home, but I decided to come early and start now,” Firmino told the Brazilian Football Confederation website.
Firmino was excused from training until Wednesday after Liverpool lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid on Saturday.
Madrid’s…

Liverpool’s Fabinho: Jurgen Klopp, Roberto Firmino persuaded me to join

Steve Nicol gives his stamp of approval to Liverpool’s signing of Fabinho from Monaco, but he isn’t sure the midfielder will start right away.
Fabinho has said Jurgen Klopp and Roberto Firmino convinced him to move to Liverpool.
Brazil international midfielder Fabinho, 24, has joined the Champions League runners-up from Monaco in a deal reported to be worth €50 million, and told France Football he had liked what Liverpool boss Klopp had to say.
“I spoke to the manager and everything went well. He detailed the way he works, his training, the history of the club, and his structures,” he said.
“He told me that he was counting on…

Champions League: Salah and Liverpool’s heavy metal football face Madrid’s BBC staring Ronaldo

One group has been together five years, largely assembled through world record fees. They live in a perpetual goldfish bowl of endorsements, global tours and branding, much of it dutifully chronicled on social media. They are the established act, the aging rockers on their umpteenth victory tour and no matter if, for this last performance, one or maybe even two of them might make way for a backing artist.

They remain the “BBC” — Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo — and they’re…

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino: I always want more despite best-ever season

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp revealed he will take his players on an overseas break ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev.

After locking up a top-four spot, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol breaks down their routine win over Brighton and the Reds’ season as a whole.

ESPN’s Glenn Price reviews Liverpool’s season in which Mohamed Salah won the golden boot with the club also making the Champions League Final.
Roberto Firmino has said he is targeting more despite being Liverpool’s joint-top scorer in the Champions League and recording his best season ever as a professional.
Firmino, along with Mohamed Salah, has scored 10 times on the road to the Champions League final, with no Liverpool player having ever scored more in a single campaign in the competition.
The Brazil international, who has scored 27 goals in all competitions and also provided 17 assists, told the UEFA website: “Am I happy with having…

Brazil lucky to have Gabriel Jesus-Roberto Firmino selection dilemma – Pep Guardiola

After humiliation on home soil for Brazil in 2014, Ian Darke and ESPN’s expert panel feel redemption could be in the cards for Neymar and company.

The ESPN FC panel are joined by Raf Honigstein to dissect Brazil’s chances of winning the World Cup following the release of their 23-man squad.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola avoided backing Gabriel Jesus to start over Roberto Firmino as Brazil’s No. 1 striker at the World Cup this summer, telling ESPN Brazil it’s “a debate.”
Firmino enjoyed a breakout season for Liverpool in 2017-18, reaching a career high in goals (27) in 53 matches thus far. However, Jesus, who Brazil boss Tite has said will enter World Cup camp as the starting No. 9, saw his campaign hindered by injuries, which has opened the debate in the Brazilian media over…

Chelsea exploit Liverpool’s full-backs, ramp up pressure for fourth on Liverpool, Spurs

Chelsea are now two points away from a top four spot as Liverpool and Tottenham continue to stumble towards the Premier League finish line.

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
LONDON — Three thoughts from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

1. Liverpool fail to seal top-four spot at Chelsea
Liverpool face an anxious wait to seal a top-four finish after Olivier Giroud’s first-half winner kept Chelsea in the hunt for a dramatic late surge into the Champions League qualifications positions.

Giroud’s 32nd-minute header was enough to secure a fourth successive Premier League win for Antonio Conte’s team, enabling them to climb into…

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