Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season.

The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season.

Christian Pulisic scored twice and won a penalty for Chelsea as they piled on the goals in their 5-3 victory over FC Salzburg.

Pedro’s acrobatics were on full display for Chelsea’s fourth goal against FC Salzburg. For more, sign up for ESPN+.
The UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul on Aug. 14 will be the first major UEFA men’s showpiece to have a female referee, with France’s Stephanie Frappart selected to officiate the contest.
Champions League winners Liverpool will face Europa League holders Chelsea in the annual clash between the victors of Europe’s two main competitions.
– Liverpool vs. Chelsea: All you need to know about the UEFA Super Cup
Frappart was the referee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between…

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Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season.

The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season.

Christian Pulisic scored twice and won a penalty for Chelsea as they piled on the goals in their 5-3 victory over FC Salzburg.

Pedro’s acrobatics were on full display for Chelsea’s fourth goal against FC Salzburg. For more, sign up for ESPN+.
The UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul on Aug. 14 will be the first major UEFA men’s showpiece to have a female referee, with France’s Stephanie Frappart selected to officiate the contest.
Champions League winners Liverpool will face Europa League holders Chelsea in the annual clash between the victors of Europe’s two main competitions.
– Liverpool vs. Chelsea: All you need to know about the UEFA Super Cup
Frappart was the referee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between…

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Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone hailed his side’s ability to break Real Madrid’s 18-year winning run in continental cup finals.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa insists he has the utmost respect for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and will always shake hands and move on after the final whistle.

Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said the club have set the goal this season of reaching the Champions League final, which will be held in their Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
They defeated local rivals Real Madrid 4-2 in the UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn, Estonia, on Wednesday, and Cerezo said after the game that he believes Atletico have what it takes to reach the final for the first time since 2016.
“Our objective is to improve this season, but it will be difficult,” Cerezo told Movistar+….

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Atletico Madrid drew first blood in their annual season-long tussle with city rivals Real on Wednesday evening, claiming the UEFA Super Cup with a 4-2 win out in Tallinn, Estonia.
Despite taking the lead in the very first minute, Atletico were still forced to come from behind, battle back to parity and ultimately wrap things up a couple of spectacular goals in extra time.
It didn’t take long after the match for Antoine Griezmann to start rubbing it in, as the World Cup-winning France international…

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Atletico Madrid drew first blood in their annual season-long tussle with city rivals Real on Wednesday evening, claiming the UEFA Super Cup with a 4-2 win out in Tallinn, Estonia.
Despite taking the lead in the very first minute, Atletico were still forced to come from behind, battle back to parity and ultimately wrap things up a couple of spectacular goals in extra time.
It didn’t take long after the match for Antoine Griezmann to start rubbing it in, as the World Cup-winning France international…

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Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey insists the team is fully behind their ‘best player’ Antoine Griezmann ahead of the new La Liga season.
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin said he is proud to take over as the club’s captain after having turned down interest from other clubs.
After competing in the World Cup with Uruguay, Godin reportedly considered a move to Juventus, and Manchester United made a late attempt to sign him on the Premier League’s deadline day.
Ahead of the UEFA season curtain-raiser in Tallinn, Estonia, Godin will replace midfielder Gabi Fernandez, who joined Al-Sadd, as Atletico’s captain, with Antoine Griezmann…

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Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph.
Atletico Madrid lifted the UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn with a 4-2 victory powered by the brute force of Diego Costa. Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos scored inside the 90 minutes, but in a reverse of the 2014 Champions League final, Atletico outgunned a fading Real in extra time.
Positives
The high-tempo press Julen Lopetegui is aiming to instill showed signs of promise, an Atletico corner towards the end of the first half winding up down the other end, at Jan Oblak’s feet. Marco Asensio,…

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