There are some big names available on a free transfer in summer 2020 from Europe's biggest clubs if they don't put pen to paper soon. Here are the top ones, with the help of Transfermarkt. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) Eriksen has few trophies to his name and is looking to change that. Tottenham were able to avoid a mess by signing Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld up to one-year extensions, meaning they will also expire in 2020, but they haven't made any ground with Eriksen as yet. The Denmark midfielder would be a massive loss and if he doesn't want to...from ESPN FC Blogs https://ift.tt/2YxGb64
With a trip to the semifinal on the line in Philadelphia, the United States defeated Curacoa 1-0 in game marked by disjointed American play and the surprising confidence apparent from the Caribbean nation. Positives The win and little else. This is a tournament, after all, and the point is to advance. A singular moment from Christian Pulisic gave the Americans the goal they needed and the defense managed to hold on to the advantage. Not only would losing have ended the Gold Cup, it would have...
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik were left underwhelmed by Uruguay's inability to take advantage of their chances in their defeat to Peru. The FC crew share their keys for Brazil and Argentina as both sides search for consistency heading into their Copa America semifinal. SALVADOR, BRAZIL -- After four quarterfinals in the 2019 Copa America we've had three penalty shootouts, which is one more than four years ago, in Chile. If it feels like a lot, that's because it is. Under Copa America rules, you go straight to penalties if the scores are level after 90 minutes (except in the final, where you play the customary extra time). That explains why there are so many shootouts in the knockout rounds relative to, say, the Euros (three in 17 knockout ties in France), the...
With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed. ESPN FC's Craig Burley believes Barcelona won't be so hasty to get rid of Coutinho and will give him one more season to turn it around. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? Coutinho to return to Anfield? Philippe Coutinho could make a remarkable return to Liverpool this summer, if the Mirror is to be believed. The paper, citing reports in France, has confirmed that the Champions League winners have "opened the door" on negotiations to bring the Brazil...
Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik share differing opinions on whether or not Barcelona could play Neymar, Antoine Griezmann Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi together. Mina Rzouki breaks down the key reasons Juventus have emerged as the likely landing spot for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Prem trio battle for Bruun Larsen Three of the Premier League's top clubs are set to jostle for the signature of Borussia Dortmund forward Jacob Bruun Larsen, according to the Sun. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - United step up Fernandes chase - PSG in talks over Donnarumma - Chelsea to sign Madrid's Kovacic - Spurs close to signing Ndombele - Arsenal set to win £25m Saliba race The 20-year-old made a breakthrough in the Bundesliga last season, and has specifically...
Steve Nicol sounds off on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its lack of benefits for the USMNT and Mexico and how it affected his team as a coach in MLS. Saturday's night Gold Cup quarterfinal between Mexico and Costa Rica was supposed to be a straightforward match for El Tri. With new manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino cruising into the knockout round with seven consecutive wins, Mexico was expected to waltz past Costa Rica. Instead, Los Ticos stifled El Tri through an organized and defensive approach, forcing a draw and two halves of extra time which finished at a level 1-1 scoreline. In an ensuing round of penalties, it was Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo...
The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Zaha set for £80m switch to Arsenal? It's no secret that Arsenal want to sign a winger this summer and Crystal Palace's Wifried Zaha is really keen that it's him, according to the Mirror. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - Chelsea to sign Madrid's Kovacic - United set to sign £50m Wan Bissaka - Spurs close to signing Ndombele - Arsenal set to win £25m Saliba race - PSG open to Neymar sale Zaha, 26, joined Manchester United in 2013 but it didn't work out and he...
Gregg Berhalter talks about his decision to start 11 new players, following the USMNT's 1-0 victory over Panama at the Gold Cup. We are down to the final eight teams in the Gold Cup. Central American stalwarts Honduras and El Salvador have gone home, while surprises abound like Curacao and Haiti, plus the top teams in the region like Mexico and the United States. Here is the lowdown on each of the four quarterfinal clashes: HAITI vs. CANADA WHERE: NRG Stadium, Houston WHEN: Saturday 7:00 PM ET THE STORY SO FAR: For the first time in its history, Haiti finished atop their Gold Cup group and head into the knockout round...
To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. Alejandro Moreno says Argentina once again played flat, and a more fundamentally sound Venezuelan team could have taken advantage. RIO DE JANEIRO -- When Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni looks at his glass, he can wonder all he likes about whether it's half-full or half-empty -- and make an excellent case for both. What he'll have to concede, though, is that whatever liquid is in it looks about as appealing as a brown cocktail, which is what you get when you play bartender without Mister Boston and with the wrong mix of top-shelf liquor and off-brand plastic bottle swill. Brazil are up next for Argentina after the 2-0 win over...
ESPN FC's Stewart Robson laments Arsenal's defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump to: Man United woes summed up in 6 words by young fan | England goes wild after Women's World Cup win Arsenal "accidentally" posted the promotional video for their new 2019-20 home kit on Thursday night, several days ahead of the scheduled Monday launch. Starring Ian Wright, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette,...
