An under-strength Borussia Dortmund deepened AS Monaco’s season-long misery on Tuesday with a 2-0 away victory that ensured they finished top of Champions League Group A ahead of Atletico Madrid. The victory took Dortmund on to 13 points and meant they won the group thanks to a better head-to-head record against the Spaniards, who drew
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Atletico Madrid clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday by beating AS Monaco 2-0 at home while also ensuring that Thierry Henry’s hapless visitors will now even miss out on qualification for the Europa League. Koke scored Atletico’s fastest-ever Champions League goal within two minutes and Antoine Griezmann added a
Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone insists he respects everyone’s opinion on what is good football but his style gets results for the club. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his team after they sealed a place in Champions League round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Monaco, as opposite number Thierry Henry called him “a
PSG’s Kylian Mbappe spoke exclusively to ESPN about the club’s Champions League hopes. PSG’s Kylian Mbappe joked he wouldn’t choose to be anyone else other than himself, however, he admitted wouldn’t mind being as strong as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Paris Saint-Germain made it 12 wins from 12 in Ligue 1 thanks to second-half goals
Steve Nicol comes to the defence of oft-criticised Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, asking where his high-profile teammates have gone. Santiago Solari’s first La Liga match in charge as caretaker manager of Real Madrid ended with a 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid. Sid Lowe weighs in on Sergio Ramos’ post-Clasico comments aimed at Antonio Conte,
FC’s Paul Mariner finds it tough to choose Man United to advance from Group H, noting the current negative climate of the club. Craig Burley says Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalless start for Juventus is of no concern, offering a reminder Ronaldo has a recent history of dry spells. Gab Marcotti speaks to Alexis Nunes about the
As a youngster coming through the ranks at Benfica, Bernardo Silva had two nicknames. One was rather more generous than the other, but both captured something about him and they still do now. The first was “O Messizinho do Seixal” (Seixal being the neighbourhood were Benfica’s academy is based) — Messizinho meaning “Little Messi” because of
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to travel to Liberia this week to receive the west African country’s highest honour for his role in the development of the football career of president George Weah. Another of Weah’s coaches in his formative years, Claude Le Roy, is also to be awarded the country’s highest honour, the
Neymar says he is staying at PSG this season, but Shaka Hislop explains how Kylian Mbappe’s rise could affect the Brazilian’s future. Former director of football for PSG Patrick Kluivert shares his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup and his chances of winning a Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid Florentino Perez has not forgiven Monaco for
The ESPN FC crew are joined by Julien Laurens, who believes Kylian Mbappe could be key to France succeeding at the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe is fully under contract with Paris Saint-Germain as of Sunday, after his permanent deal with the French champions kicked in on the first day of July. The 19-year-old was on
PARIS — AS Monaco have signed 16-year-old Lyon striker Willem Geubbels for a transfer fee of €20 million ($23.17m), the Ligue 1 clubs announced on Tuesday. Geubbels, who has scored 12 goals in 21 games in France’s youth teams up to under-18 level, made his Ligue 1 debut last season aged 16 years, one month
French football expert Julien Laurens and the FC panel examine Fabinho’s move to Liverpool and how the Reds’ midfield will take shape in 2018-19. Steve Nicol gives his stamp of approval to Liverpool’s signing of Fabinho from Monaco, but he isn’t sure the midfielder will start right away. Bacary Sagna thinks Manchester City can match
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke admits he’s keen for Antoine Griezmann to stay at the club because of his huge impact. As Antoine Griezmann considers his future, the FC crew discuss the pros and cons of staying at Atletico and moving to Barcelona. Atletico Madrid reached a deal in principle to sign France international Thomas Lemar
Terence Kongolo Huddersfield Town have spent a club-record fee to sign defender Terence Kongolo from Monaco on a permanent basis. Kongolo, 24, made 17 appearances on loan for the Terriers last year to help keep the club in the Premier League. And the Netherlands international has now signed a four-year contract to remain in Huddersfield, after the
Ale Moreno sifts through the potential transfers like Cristiano Ronaldo to the Premier League, Jorginho to Man City, Xherdan Shaqiri to Liverpool and more. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow live with our daily blog throughout the summer. TOP STORY: Barca plot Lemar swoop Barcelona
Steve Nicol gives his stamp of approval to Liverpool’s signing of Fabinho from Monaco, but he isn’t sure the midfielder will start right away. Liverpool have announced a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Fabinho from Monaco. The clubs agreed a transfer fee worth up to €50 million (£44m), a source told ESPN FC. The provisions of
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Toby Alderweireld to Man United? Jorginho to Man City? ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno breaks down those rumours and more in Rumour Rater. Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has said Atletico Madrid are interested in Fabinho, and admitted other key players could also leave the club this summer. Fabinho, 24, was linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester
PSG ran rampant on Monaco at Parc des Princes to reclaim the Ligue 1 title with five matches to spare. Javier Pastore is happy PSG reclaimed the French Ligue 1 title, thrashing the defending champions Monaco 7-1 at the Parc des Princes. Monaco’s official supporters’ club has urged fans who attended Sunday’s 7-1 thrashing at
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