[ad_1] 7:11 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona have stepped up their search for a Sergio Busquets replacement with the objective of signing a new midfielder in January, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Barca, as previously revealed by ESPN, sounded out deals for Real Sociedad‘s Martin Zubimendi and Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Ruben Neves in the … Read more
[ad_1] The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man Utd eye Mexico’s Alvarez Manchester United have … Read more
[ad_1] After a few days of some truly horrible refereeing decisions in LaLiga, let me start by asking you: did you know that a leading referee like Antonio Mateu Lahoz could easily earn more than €400,000 per season? What’s your view? Chump change or more than your gross in 10 years? Enough remuneration to make … Read more
[ad_1] Ousmane Dembele was brilliant in Barcelona‘s 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, keeping the gap behind league leaders Real Madrid to three points. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Dembele ran the show after assisting three goals and scoring once at the Camp Nou. Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Sergi Roberto were … Read more
[ad_1] The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Neves won’t deny Barcelona interest Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder … Read more
[ad_1] Barcelona bounced back from their Clasico loss to Real Madrid in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday. Xavi Hernandez’s side remained second in the table on 25 points, three behind Real Madrid and three clear of third-placed Real Sociedad. Barcelona … Read more
[ad_1] The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Jorginho to replace Busquets at Barcelona Barcelona are … Read more
[ad_1] Karim Benzema won the 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or, the most illustrious individual award in European football, for the Real Madrid striker’s herculean efforts in 2021-22. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The results of this year’s awards revealed at Monday’s gala also signalled something of a sea change as both Cristiano … Read more
[ad_1] Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From Real Madrid bossing Barcelona 3-1 in the Clasico, to Union Berlin continuing to be the surprise Bundesliga leaders, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, James Tyler, Mark Ogden and Mike Wise break down … Read more
[ad_1] Hull City vs. Birmingham City had to be delayed to sort out the size of the posts. Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images There were peculiar scenes in the English Football League this week as the start of the Championship clash between Hull City and Birmingham City had to be delayed for the strangest of … Read more