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Sebastian Salazar catches up with Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron after the star duo powered Atlanta United to the Eastern Conference finals. The two best teams in MLS during the regular season will meet for a spot in the MLS Cup Final. The FC crew break down the tie and make their picks. Paul Mariner breaks down the MLS Best XI for the 2018 season and reveals which superstar in the XI he would build his team around. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. TOP STORY: Rafa hopes to land MLS star Rafa Benitez will turn to Major League Soccer in an attempt to land a player he believes could save Newcastle's waning season. Those are the claims of the Sun, who report that Benitez has identified Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron as the man to deliver his side from relegation. Transfers Revealed: How FIFA wants to fix transfers ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti obtained a FIFA report revealing the biggest overhaul to the transfer system in decades. Are they finally serious about cleaning up football? How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football, Damien Comolli, we show you how a transfer works through Iain Macintosh's tale of fictional rising star Dave Thumper. FC Exclusives - Barca eye Suarez replacement - Man United eye Everton Soares - Hernandez on Besiktas' transfer list - Galatasaray target Liverpool's Origi - Mourinho eager to keep Darmian Almiron proved to...
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Sebastian Salazar catches up with Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron, after the star duo powered Atlanta United to the Eastern Conference finals. The two best teams in MLS during the regular season will meet for a spot in the MLS Cup Final. The FC crew break down the tie and make their picks. Paul Mariner breaks down the MLS Best XI for the 2018 season and reveals which superstar in the XI he would build his team around. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. Rafa hopes to land MLS star Rafa Benitez will turn to Major League Soccer in an attempt to land a player he believes could save Newcastle's waning season. Those are the claims of the Sun, who report that Benitez has identified Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron as the man to deliver his side from relegation. Transfers Revealed: How FIFA wants to fix transfers ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti obtained a FIFA report revealing the biggest overhaul to the transfer system in decades. Are they finally serious about cleaning up football? How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football, Damien Comolli, we show you how a transfer works through Iain Macintosh's tale of fictional rising star Dave Thumper. FC Exclusives - Barca eye Suarez replacement - Man United eye Everton Soares - Hernandez on Besiktas' transfer list - Galatasaray target Liverpool's Origi - Mourinho eager to keep Darmian Almiron proved to be one of...
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Socceroo Aaron Mooy's Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner admits he has been keeping an eye on the transfer market as the January window approaches.
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Socceroo Aaron Mooy's Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner admits he has been keeping an eye on the transfer market as the January window approaches.
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Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets battled out a 1-1 draw at Coopers Stadium after Craig Goodwin cancelled out Ronald Vargas' 52nd minute opener. A superb Eric Bautheac free kick was enough for Brisbane Roar to take all three points in a closely contested match with Adelaide United. A citizenship ceremony may decide if Adelaide United dive into the transfer pool to solve an injury-cursed A-League attack. United's Spanish captain Isaias has been waiting for months after passing an Australian citizenship test last winter. The 31-year-old midfielder, who moved from Spain to Adelaide in 2013, had hoped his citizenship would be finalised before the A-League season started two weeks ago. A-League A-League Tipping The 2018-19 A-League season is undoubtedly going to be full of surprises so gather friends, family and workmates and get tipping! Australia Home Head to ESPN's home of everything A-League, W-League, Socceroos and Matildas! That would have allowed Isaias to move from foreign to local status, freeing up a spot in the...
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Vancouver Whitecaps Portland Timbers 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats Alphonso Davies netted a brace in his final game for the Vancouver Whitecaps as they defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1. Alphonso Davies scored two goals in his final Major League Soccer game Sunday as the host Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 2-1. Davies, a 17-year-old Canadian international, dominated as he prepares to head to German powerhouse Bayern Munich in January on an MLS-record $22 million transfer. The Whitecaps, who missed the playoffs, finished their 2018 campaign with a 13-13-8 record and 47 points. The playoff-bound Timbers finished the regular season with a 15-10-9 mark that was good for...
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Mauricio Pochettino hopes Tottenham can strengthen their squad in the next transfer window. Tottenham battled their way to a fourth consecutive Premier League win thanks to a first-half Erik Lamela header at the London Stadium. Tottenham battled their way to a fourth consecutive Premier League win thanks to a first-half Erik Lamela header at the London Stadium. English Premier League: Erik Lamela (44') West Ham 0-1 Tottenham Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham Hotspur need to sign players and are aiming to do so in January despite making their best ever start to a Premier League season without new faces. Spurs failed to add a single player during the summer window -- a first for a Premier League club -- but have collected 21 points from their opening nine fixtures. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system But speaking after Saturday's 1-0 victory at West Ham, Pochettino said: "In football you always need to think you can improve, and you need to try to...
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Mauricio Pochettino hopes Tottenham can strengthen their squad in the next transfer window. Tottenham battled their way to a fourth consecutive Premier League win thanks to a first-half Erik Lamela header at the London Stadium. Tottenham battled their way to a fourth consecutive Premier League win thanks to a first-half Erik Lamela header at the London Stadium. English Premier League: Erik Lamela (44') West Ham 0-1 Tottenham Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham Hotspur need to sign players and are aiming to do so in January, despite the club making their best ever start to a Premier League season without any new faces. Spurs failed to add a single player to their squad during the summer transfer window -- a first for a Premier League club -- but they have gone to collect 21 points from their opening nine top-flight fixtures. Nonetheless, Pochettino does not believe that a lack of recruitment is a recipe for success. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system "I...
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AC Milan enjoy a comfortable 3-1 win over Chievo ahead of their showdown with Inter in two weeks after the international break. Italian Serie A: Gonzalo Higuain - AC Milan 2-0 Chievo Verona ESPN FC's Paul Mariner believes the ball is in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's court when it comes to the rumours linking him with a loan move to Milan. Gonzalo Higuain has said he was "kicked out" of Juventus this summer following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Juventus broke their transfer record to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for €100 million, and Higuain left to join AC Milan soon after. But, while the Argentine said the signing of the former Manchester United man was the final nail in the coffin, the issues began back in May when he was left out of the starting line-up for the Coppa Italia final. Serie A Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN has reached an exclusive, multi-year rights agreement in the United States for Italy's Serie A TIM, one of the world's top soccer leagues. The agreement will bring more than 340 matches per season to ESPN+ | Schedule Why Italian football finds its way into your blood Roma beat Lazio, but the derby doesn't end, it merely pauses. Because like the city that birthed both clubs, it is eternal, reports Wright Thompson. LISTEN: The Serie Awesome Podcast Get the latest edition of The Serie Awesome Podcast, as the likes of Gab Marcotti, Mina Rzouki and Paolo Bandini discuss what is happening in Serie A. "Inside me, I had the...
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France captain Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba gets judged unfairly because of the record transfer fee Manchester United paid for the midfielder in 2016. Steve Nicol suggests Marcus Rashford's lack of game time at Manchester United is affecting his sharpness with England, despite creating chances. Jon Champion says Jose Mourinho makes himself an easy target for criticism and explains why the Man United boss' antics make him uncomfortable. Romelu Lukaku scored twice in Belgium's win over Switzerland, but the FC crew observe an inconsistency in front of goal for the Man United star. Marouane Fellaini should be fit for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea on Saturday but Jesse Lingard is a major doubt. Fellaini missed Belgium's 1-1 draw with Netherlands on Tuesday due to a groin injury but manager Roberto Martinez suggested the midfielder had been left out as a precaution. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system "He should be fine, it's just he wasn't 100 percent," Martinez said. "He's got an important game at the weekend and this wasn't the game to use players who weren't 100 percent. "We expect he should...
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It's not only Real Madrid that has to adapt to life without Cristiano Ronaldo.Portugal's national soccer team also has had to cope without the star forward as he takes a break from international duty following his transfer to Juventus...
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The FC guys and Ian Darke dive into the latest drama surrounding Jose Mourinho and the "manhunt" he believes is happening at Manchester United. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is not a transfer target for Juventus, according to sporting director Fabio Paratici. The Frenchman has been linked with a return to the Italian champions, as well as Spanish giants Barcelona, after a summer during which, sources have told ESPN FC, he has become unsettled at Old Trafford.  Serie A Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN has reached an exclusive, multi-year rights agreement in the United States for Italy's Serie A TIM, one of the world's top soccer leagues. The agreement will bring more than 340 matches per season to ESPN+ | Schedule Why Italian football finds its way into your blood Roma beat Lazio, but the derby doesn't end, it merely pauses. Because like the city that birthed both clubs, it is eternal, reports Wright Thompson. LISTEN: The Serie Awesome Podcast Get the latest edition of The Serie Awesome Podcast, as the likes of Gab Marcotti, Mina Rzouki and Paolo Bandini discuss what is happening in Serie A. However, Paratici -- himself linked with a move to United as part of a restructure at the club -- has ruled out a move for the World Cup winner. "We like Paul...
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Kei Kamara's 2nd-half goal handed Vancouver a 2-1 win over Toronto, and eliminated the defending MLS Cup champions hopes of reaching the postseason. FC's Shaka Hislop feels Sebastian Giovinco is undoubtedly deserving of his Italy call up after a three-year absence. Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore has left the door open to a possible departure from the club. The defending Major League Soccer champions were knocked out of playoff contention following a 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps and, speaking after the match, the United States international hinted his future could be at another club. Transfers Revealed: How FIFA wants to fix transfers ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti obtained a FIFA report revealing the biggest overhaul to the transfer system in decades. Are they finally serious about cleaning up football? How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football, Damien Comolli, we show you how a transfer works through Iain Macintosh's tale of fictional rising star Dave Thumper. FC Exclusives - Mou wants United public backing - Barca board split over Pogba - Mendy facing uncertain future at City - Ramsey's contract talks collapse "It's not in my hands," he said. "I've tried to show every night I stepped on the field since 2015 when I arrived, to give everything I could, all the time. "[I] tried...
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Australia’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland have been dealt a blow with Celtic refusing to release Daniel Arzani for this month’s AFC Under-19 Championship in Indonesia.
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Newcastle have given Socceroos World Cup squad member Dimi Petratos an upgrade and contract extension to the end of the 2021-22 A-League season, following...
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Take a close look at week 31 in Major League Soccer, headlined by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's impact and Alex Ring's stunning finish. The transfer window for all of Europe's big five leagues is closed, but that doesn't stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around about who will be moving where come January. Zlatan wants Milan return Zlatan Ibrahimovic is gearing up for one last tour of duty in European football, with a grand return to one of his former clubs rumoured to be in the pipeline. Ibrahimovic has scored 20 goals in 24 league games for LA Galaxy, but with the 2018 MLS campaign soon ending, the Swede is keen to keep himself...
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The FC panel answer your tweets including how much Paul Pogba is worth, Javier Pastore's backheel finish and Gab Marcotti's fashion sense. Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon of PTI take a dip into the world of soccer as they debate the ongoing feud between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho. The transfer window for all of Europe's big five leagues is closed, but that doesn't stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around about who will be moving where come January. FC Exclusives - Aaron Ramsey's contract talks with Arsenal collapse with no offer on table - source - Derby have no option to sign Liverpool loanee Harry Wilson - sources - Manchester United's Ander Herrera keen to stay despite Barcelona interest - sources Man City after Lyon star Ndombele  Manchester City...
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The FC panel answer your tweets including how much Paul Pogba is worth, Javier Pastore's backheel finish and Gab Marcotti's fashion sense. Following Juve's 2-0 win over Bologna, fans voiced their desire for a Paul Pogba return to Turin. Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon of PTI take a dip into the world of soccer as they debate the ongoing feud between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho. The FC crew have their suspicions on the training ground footage that continued the conversation surrounding Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho's troubled relationship. As tensions escalate between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho, the FC crew assess the issues at Man United and debate who's more at fault for the rift. The discord between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba shows no signs of relenting, ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop does his best to make sense of it all. ESPN FC's Mark Ogden has some sobering words for Paul Pogba, urging the midfielder to talk less and do more for Manchester United. France's Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba is misunderstood by football fans who think he only cares about himself but that he actually plays to get the best for the team. Steve Nicol breaks down what impressed and frustrated him about Paul Pogba's performance in Manchester United's draw against Wolves. The transfer window for all of Europe's big five leagues is closed, but that doesn't stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around about who will be moving where come January. Barcelona couldn't afford Pogba There are growing doubts that Barcelona could finance a move for Paul Pogba even if they did want to sign the unsettled French midfielder from Manchester United this January. According to the Telegraph, United would demand a £100 million-plus fee for Pogba, whose future is very much in the balance...
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Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric broke a decade long dominance by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by winning FIFA's best player award for the 2017-18 season. The ESPN FC crew assess Luka Modric's credentials after he claimed The Best FIFA Men's Player award over Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah. Croatia captain and Real Madrid star Luka Modric has been named the Best FIFA Men's Player in 2018 after winning the Golden Ball award at the World Cup. New regulations governing transfers in football are set to be introduced after FIFA backed reforms which will lead to more transparency, should final approval be received. The European Clubs Association (ECA), the top leagues and players (FIFPro) and FIFA member associations, confederations and the FIFA administration all approved the new ideas at a meeting in London on Monday, FIFA announced in a statement. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system "We have brought everyone to the table and all key actors of the industry have understood...
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Steve Nicol breaks down what impressed and frustrated him about Paul Pogba's performance in Manchester United's draw against Wolves. Craig Burley sings Paul Pogba and Man United's praises after their win over Young Boys, but isn't convinced they'll advance from their group just yet. Gab Marcotti sat down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss Paul Pogba's recent form at the World Cup and at Manchester United and how he wants to be the best. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is misunderstood, France manager Didier Deschamps has said. Pogba, 25, is often the subject of criticism from fans following poor team performances. United broke the world transfer record to sign the France international from Juventus for £89 million in 2016 -- but he has not been in contention for any of the individual awards. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system However, this summer, he played every match as France won the World Cup in Russia, and Les Bleus boss Deschamps has said this...
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AS Roma Eusebio Di Francesco believes Real Madrid's Luka Modric has been exceptional for both club and country and rarely makes mistakes. Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui prefers to talk about his whole team after their win over Roma. With a goal for Real Madrid in every competitive game, the FC crew examine what's led to Gareth Bale's sublime start to the season. Sergio Ramos makes fun of Antoine Griezmann's claims that he 'eats at the same table as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.' The presence of Real Madrid's €45 million signing Vinicius Jr. in their B side has "distorted" the league, Cultural Leonesa president Felipe Llamazares has claimed. Vinicius, 18, joined Real Madrid in the summer as their biggest signing of the transfer window. However, he is yet to make a matchday squad in La Liga and was an unused substitute during the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Atletico Madrid, having been demoted to the Castilla side, which competes in Segunda B -- the third tier. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system But Llamazares...
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AS Roma Eusebio Di Francesco believes Real Madrid's Luka Modric has been exceptional for both club and country and rarely makes mistakes. Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui prefers to talk about his whole team after their win over Roma. With a goal for Real Madrid in every competitive game, the FC crew examine what's led to Gareth Bale's sublime start to the season. Sergio Ramos makes fun of Antoine Griezmann's claims that he 'eats at the same table as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.' The presence of Real Madrid's €45 million signing Vinicius Jr. in their B side has "distorted" the league, Cultural Leonesa president Felipe Llamazares has claimed. Vinicius, 18, joined Real Madrid in the summer as their biggest signing of the transfer window. However, he is yet to make a matchday squad in La Liga and was an unused substitute during the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Atletico Madrid, having been demoted to the Castilla side, which competes in Segunda B -- the third tier. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system But Llamazares...
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Currently on loan from FC Dallas at Bayern Munich, follow Chris Richards around behind-the-scenes at Bayern's campus. Bayern Munich have seven competitive games in a span of three weeks following the first international break of the season. Niko Kovac praised his Bayern Munich side's all-round performance in their 3-0 win at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has described Jerome Boateng as a "colourful bird" and told the defender the door to his office is "always open." Boateng, 30, came close to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing him. However, the deal collapsed as both clubs were not able to agree on a transfer fee. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system Boateng was criticised by Rummenigge, with the Bayern CEO accusing the central defender of caring more about fashion than football in 2016. In an interview with 
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With the transfer window nearly over and the season beginning for a new Brisbane Roar side, read below to see a brief overview of where this new squad could finish. Last season’s position 6th, 33 goals scored and 40 goals conceded. Finals series: 6th, lost 2-0 to Melbourne City. FFA Cup: Round of 32 in […]
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