Kylian Mbappe celebrates a goal with France’s teammate Antoine Griezmann. A couple in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, have named their new-born child Griezmann Mbappe but a civil code threatens their tribute to two of France’s World Cup winners — Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe — being allowed to stick. Born in November, as reported first by regional
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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol sifts through the latest transfer rumours including Christian Pulisic to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger to Bayern Munich and more. 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: United to target Oblak and
Unai Emery reinforced his decision to omit Mesut Ozil from the starting line-up after Arsenal beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the Premier League. Ukrainian club Vorskla Poltava have said they cannot guarantee that their Europa League game against Arsenal on Thursday will go ahead as planned. UEFA moved the game from Poltava to the capital, Kiev,
Following their defeat in Paris, Craig Burley and the FC crew assess how Liverpool played into PSG’s hands by failing to slow down their star-studded opposition. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar said he was “not 100 percent” after his team beat Liverpool 2-1 in Champions League Group C on Wednesday to go second ahead of the
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: Manchester United eye Brazilian star ESPN’s Gabriele Marcotti obtained a FIFA report revealing the biggest overhaul to the transfer system in decades. Are they finally serious about
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. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno gives his thoughts on Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s precarious situation at LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is solely focused on being a one club man
Lazio’s Simone Inzaghi was sent off after initially refusing to leave the touchline for over-celebrating his side’s late equalizer against AC Milan. Joaquin Correa’s goal in stoppage time earned Lazio a share of the points against Milan in a battle between two teams eyeing a top-four spot. Italian Serie A: Joaquín Correa (90’+4′) Lazio 1-1
ESPN’s Ricardo Ortiz joins the FC crew to discuss how justice can be served following the violence outside El Monumental at the weekend. After suffering an eye injury from attacks on the team bus, Boca Juniors captain Pablo Perez voices his concerns with the safety at El Monumental. With the second leg of the Copa
Tottenham produced a fantastic display at Wembley to end Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season. Dan Thomas and Stewart Robson wrap up an action-packed Saturday in the Premier League. English Premier League: Son Heung-min (54′) Tottenham 3-0 Chelsea LONDON, England — Mauricio Pochettino has said Juan Foyth’s absence from Tottenham’s Champions League squad list underlines
After Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both left friendlies injured, Julien Laurens and the FC crew discuss which player is more important to PSG. You don’t need to be Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp or any other top manager in football to recognise the main strengths of PSG and Liverpool. For the Reds, their force is gathered