Power Rankings: Barcelona reclaim top spot as Juventus, Liverpool fall

ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno delves into the marked differences he sees in Philippe Coutinho since he left Liverpool and joined Barcelona. With Barcelona's late coup for Frenkie de Jong complete, check out what the budding Dutch star brings to the Camp Nou. The Spanish champions had a good week and are on the rise in Shaka Hislop's latest list, as are Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk')); Dropping out: Napoli, Ajax. Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV.

Mid-week numbers: A season's first for Juve, Messi's scoring streak, Pep falls short

Juventus' loss against Atalanta was their first in domestic competitions this season. Mid-week matches can be rather taxing on the schedules of the regular football fan, but sometimes the action is just worth it. This was one of those times. In England, Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United stunned Manchester City (2-1) at St. James' Park but Liverpool couldn't extend their lead at the top to seven as Leicester City held them 1-1 at Anfield. The gap at the top of the PL is at five now. Burnley ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's perfect start at Manchester United but a 2-2 draw means he is still...

Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique key second-leg romp as Barcelona advance to Copa del Rey semis

Lionel Messi didn't get his goal until the end but from start to finish he was everything Barcelona missed in the first leg. BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona thumped Sevilla 6-1 at Camp Nou on Wednesday as they recovered from a two-goal first-leg deficit to make the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. Philippe Coutinho gave Barca the lead on the night with a first-half penalty. Sevilla then had the chance to equalise when they were awarded their own spot kick, but Jasper Cillessen saved from Ever Banega. Ivan Rakitic then drew Barca level in the tie before a second Coutinho goal and a Sergi Roberto strike moved them ahead after...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal close on Denis Suarez, set to miss Ivan Perisic

A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Unai Emery admits he would like to make a signing in January, but concedes Denis Suarez from Barcelona will not be easy. Arsenal and Cardiff City unite for an emotional tribute at the Emirates over the tragic Emiliano Sala situation. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to or from your club this month. TOP STORY: Arsenal set to land one of their main transfer targets It has been a transfer that has been bubbling along, but it seems like Arsenal might finally land their man after Barcelona softened their stance on Denis Suarez's potential departure, according to the Independent. Suarez was...

Transfer Talk: Arsenal close on Denis Suarez, set to miss Ivan Perisic

A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. A below-par Arsenal scraped past Cardiff City thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Unai Emery admits he would like to make a signing in January, but concedes Denis Suarez from Barcelona will not be easy. Arsenal and Cardiff City unite for an emotional tribute at the Emirates over the tragic Emiliano Sala situation. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. Arsenal set to land one of their main transfer targets It has been a transfer which has been bubbling along, but it seems like Arsenal may finally land their man after Barcelona softened their stance on Denis Suarez's potential departure, according to the Independent. Suarez was first linked...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea want Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic

Alexis Nunes and Craig Burley run the rule over the latest big transfer rumours. Unai Emery says Arsenal are targeting a 'right or left winger' before the transfer deadline on January 31st. The FC panel answer your tweets on Timothy Weah's role for Celtic, if they'd prefer Christian Pulisic or Callum Hudson-Odoi in their squad and more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY Chelsea are interested in signing Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield, according to Sport. The Catalonia-based outlet reports that Chelsea have identified the Croatia playmaker as the man to improve Maurizio Sarri's team, filling the...

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba 8/10 as Barcelona keep clean sheet and beat Girona

Lionel Messi scored for the seventh-straight La Liga match as Barcelona defeated 10-man Girona 2-0. GIRONA, Spain -- Goals from Nelson Semedo and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Girona 2-0 on Sunday at Montilivi and restored their five-point lead at the top of the table. Semedo gave Barca the lead inside the opening 10 minutes in the game, which La Liga had hoped would take place in Miami -- opposition to that proposal meant it wasn't, in the end -- when he pounced on a loose ball inside the area. Cristhian Stuani was thrice denied by Marc-Andre ter Stegen as the home side pushed for an...

LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG want Coutinho in Barcelona revenge bid after De Jong failure

ESPN FC's Paul Mariner sifts through the latest transfer rumours including Callum Hudson-Odoi to Liverpool, Adrien Rabiot to Tottenham and more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: PSG want Coutinho in De Jong revenge bid Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Bailly to Arsenal is 'impossible' - Suarez to Arsenal loan stalls - Martial close to new United deal - CSL clubs eye deal for Fellaini - PSG make Weigl top target PSG's owners don't take defeat very well, especially in the transfer market. So when Barcelona beat them to the €75m signing of Ajax star Frenkie de Jong, you can bet they will do something about it. First up, sources have told ESPN...

Power Rankings: Juventus still on top as Barcelona stumble

Juventus had to rely on its supporting cast to get the win, with Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty attempt being saved by Stefano Sorrentino. Juventus are still the best in all the land, while Barcelona's Copa del Rey stumble sees a pair of English sides move into Shaka Hislop's top three. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk')); Dropping out: None. Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV.

Malcom, Philippe Coutinho both struggle again as Barca dig another Copa de Rey hole

With Barcelona's late coup for Frenkie de Jong complete, check out what the budding Dutch star brings to the Camp Nou. Barcelona's defence of the Copa del Rey was left on the rocks on Wednesday as they were beaten 2-0 by Sevilla in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. Both Sevilla goals came in the second half at the Sanchez Pizjuan. Pablo Sarabia scored the first in the 58th minute, with Wissam Ben Yedder adding the second less than 20 minutes later. The two sides will meet again next Wednesday at Camp Nou, with Barca needing to mount a comeback for the second round running to remain in the hunt for their...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona set to sign Ajax wonderkid Frenkie de Jong

ESPN FC's Julien Laurens reveals the latest on Barcelona's efforts to land Ajax youngster Frenkie de Jong. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Barcelona win race to sign De Jong After months of speculation surrounding the future of Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong, it appears there is finally light at the end of the tunnel, pointing directly toward the Camp Nou. Catalunya Radio reports that Barcelona is the preferred destination...

Transfer Talk: Barcelona set to sign Ajax wonderkid Frenkie de Jong

ESPN FC's Julien Laurens reveals the latest on Barcelona's efforts to land Ajax youngster Frenkie de Jong. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. Barcelona win race to sign De Jong After months of speculation surrounding the future of Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong, it appears there is finally light at the end of the tunnel, pointing directly towards the Camp Nou. Sport reports that Barcelona is the preferred destination for the young...

Coutinho is trying to make Messi magic to Barcelona's detriment

Gab Marcotti says an older, more mature Kevin-Prince Boateng should be productive for Barcelona after a solid showing with Sassulo. Carlos Vela did not rule out a move to Barcelona, despite saying he is happy at LAFC. Philippe Coutinho should be enjoying 2019. He's started each of Barcelona's past four games, advancing in the Copa del Rey and maintaining that attractive five-point lead at the top of La Liga. The Brazilian has created and scored goals, and now that Ousmane Dembele is out for at least two weeks, chances are that Ernesto Valverde will tap Coutinho on the shoulder and say: "Big opportunity, kid." But those are the naked stats. There's another, less happy picture. One year on from becoming the...

Transfer Talk: Chelsea plan to lure Philippe Coutinho back to Premier League

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner break down the juiciest transfer rumours of the day, including Coutinho to United, Neymar to Barca and Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid. The FC guys answer your tweets on what the future holds for Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho's lack of playing time, Adrien Rabiot's next move and more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Chelsea enquire about Barcelona flop Coutinho He's been at Barcelona for only a little over a year, but already things have turned sour for Philippe Coutinho. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Chelsea close on Higuain loan - PSG make Weigl top target - Barca's Malcom available for €41m - Rossi rules out MLS, eyes Europe - Man United to wait for Koulibaly The 26-year-old has not been able to force his way into Ernesto Valverde's side on a regular basis, starting just 10 La...

Dembele earns 9/10 in electric performance as Barca beat Leganes

Ousmane Dembele was electrifying in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Leganes on Sunday. BARCELONA, Spain -- Lionel Messi came off the bench to score one and create another as Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday to restore their five-point lead at the top of La Liga. Ousmane Dembele -- who was later forced off with an ankle injury -- gave Barca the lead in the first half, but the visitors equalised after the break through Martin Braithwaite. Barca edged back ahead when substitute Messi's shot was too hot for Ivan Cuellar to handle, with Luis Suarez firing in the rebound...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea plan to lure Philippe Coutinho back to Premier League

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner break down the juiciest transfer rumours of the day, including Coutinho to United, Neymar to Barca and Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid. The FC guys answer your tweets on what the future holds for Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho's lack of playing time, Adrien Rabiot's next move and more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Chelsea enquire about Barcelona flop Coutinho He's been at Barcelona for only a little over a year, but already things have turned sour for Philippe Coutinho. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Chelsea close on Higuain loan - PSG make Weigl top target - Barca's Malcom available for €41m - Rossi rules out MLS, eyes Europe - Man United to wait for Koulibaly The 26-year-old has not been able to force his way into Ernesto Valverde's side on a regular basis, starting just 10 La...

Atlas' Messi-based Instagram joke backfires as rival fans roast the long-suffering Mexican club

Lionel Messi followed Atlas on Twitter on Thursday but don't expect to see Messi in Liga MX anytime soon. Long-suffering fans of Liga MX club Atlas have not seen their team win a first-division title since 1951, but the Guadalajara institution achieved something on Thursday that no other Mexican club can boast: Lionel Messi followed them on Instagram. Big day for @atlasfc. The Mexican club officially welcomed Lionel Messi to the "red-and-black family."(Messi followed the club on Instagram) #ligamxeng pic.twitter.com/7sULNbptYR— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) January 18, 2019 And they made the most of being one of the 219 accounts that Messi follows. Los Rojinegros posted an Instagram story "welcoming" Messi to the "red-and-black" family, before adding another explaining that he wasn't actually joining the struggling club,...

Power Rankings: Juventus stay top, ahead of Barcelona, Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half header secured Juventus' first Italian Super Cup since 2015 against 10-man AC Milan, in Saudi Arabia. The top three stay the same but, below them, Man City are climbing and there are a pair of new entries. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk')); Dropping out: Tottenham, Atletico Madrid Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV.

Ousmane Dembele, Lionel Messi team up to comfortably overturn Levante's first-leg Copa lead

Ousmane Dembele scores one of his two goals in Barcelona's Copa del Rey win against Levante. BARCELONA, Spain -- Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Barcelona beat Levante 3-0 to progress to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, advancing 4-2 on aggregate after last week's surprise defeat in Valencia. Dembele, twice assisted by Lionel Messi, moved Barca ahead in the tie with two fortuitous finishes in the first half. Messi added Barca's third after the break as the Catalans continued their bid for a fifth successive Spanish cup success. Positives Ernesto Valverde could not have hoped...

LIVE Transfer Talk: LAFC's Carlos Vela could be Barcelona's Plan B at striker

Julien Laurens gives the latest updates on Paris Saint-Germain's January transfer targets. The FC crew answer your tweets on how far Juventus will go in European and domestic competitions, the chances Real Madrid and Juve do a Dybala-Isco swap & more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to or out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Vela could be Barcelona's Plan B Carlos Vela has emerged as a January option to fulfill Barcelona's striker shortage, according to several reports. Vela, currently at LAFC, has experience in La Liga, having played at Real Sociedad for seven seasons prior to arriving in MLS in 2018.

Transfer Talk: LAFC's Carlos Vela could be Barcelona's Plan B at striker

Julien Laurens gives the latest updates on Paris Saint-Germain's January transfer targets. The FC crew answer your tweets on how far Juventus will go in European and domestic competitions, the chances Real Madrid and Juve do a Dybala-Isco swap & more. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. Vela could be Barcelona's Plan B Carlos Vela has emerged a January option to fulfill Barcelona's striker shortage, according to several reports. Vela, currently at LAFC, has experience in La Liga, having played at Real Sociedad for seven seasons prior to arriving in MLS in 2018. According to Spanish...

10 year challenge: How have Messi, Pogba, Salah aged since 2009?

Get caught up on the Premier League weekend with the Exploding Heads in a convenient 90-second (plus stoppages) package. Posting throwback photos my by a regular occurrence on social media -- there is a whole day of the week reserved for it, after all -- but there have been a spate of them this week thanks to the #10yearchallenge. Toe Poke thought it would have a crack at the social media trend and examine exactly how some of today's most prominent football stars looked a decade ago, back in the halcyon days of 2009. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk'));

Transfer Talk: Tottenham look to loan Barcelona's Malcom to replace Kane and Son

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Tottenham weighing up loan offer for Malcom Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - United join race for Under - Morata loan, Chelsea want Higuain - United cool Milenkovic interest - Hudson-Odoi won't sign Chelsea deal - Man United to wait for Koulibaly Injury-hit Tottenham have become the latest side linked with out-of-favour Barcelona forward Malcom. The Daily Star claim the north Londoners are preparing for a spell without Harry Kane after the striker limped off...

Why Barcelona wanted Jean-Clair Todibo after just 10 games in Ligue 1 for Toulouse

ESPN FC's Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens shares the latest on Adrien Rabiot's future, amid links between the PSG midfielder and Barcelona. Todibo's signing for Barcelona has raised eyebrows, but everything in his career so far suggests that he is ready for the challenge. The little Stade Municipal in Les Lilas hasn't changed much since the first time Jean-Clair Todibo walked in 10 years ago. It's still located at the bottom of a big council estate, with the main pitch in the middle and the training ones next to it. It's a place very familiar to Todibo, who joined this small club in the north of Paris, with a first-team currently competing in the fifth tier of the French league system, at just 6 years old. He used to come and train here two or three times a week...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Tottenham look to loan Barcelona's Malcom to replace Kane and Son

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Tottenham weighing up loan offer for Malcom Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Morata loan, Chelsea want Higuain - United cool Milenkovic interest - Hudson-Odoi won't sign Chelsea deal - Man United to wait for Koulibaly - Rabiot agrees terms with Barcelona Injury-hit Tottenham have become the latest side linked with out-of-favour Barcelona forward Malcom. The Daily Star claim the north Londoners are preparing for a spell without Harry Kane after the striker limped off...

Luis Suarez stars, Lionel Messi makes more history in Barcelona win

Luis Suarez found the net twice and Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal, as Barcelona cruised past Eibar at the Camp Nou. Two Luis Suarez strikes and Lionel Messi's 400th La Liga goal helped Barcelona beat Eibar 3-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday. Suarez opened the scoring in the first half after good play from Philippe Coutinho, then set up Messi's landmark goal after the break before rounding off the scoring as Barca restored their five-point lead at the top of the table. Postives Suarez's form has been hot and cold over the last 18 months and that, combined with the fact he is nearly 32, mean questions have been asked about...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United eye Philippe Coutinho if Neymar returns to Barcelona

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Coutinho to United? According to Calciomercato, via The Star, Manchester United are readying themselves (six months early) to splash the cash for Philippe Coutinho in the summer.  Barcelona will want to make back as much of the £140 million they spent on the Brazilian...

Transfer Talk: Man United eye Coutinho if Neymar returns to Barcelona

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. A little Cout for United? According to Calciomercato, via The Star, Manchester United are readying themselves (six months early) to splash the cash for Philippe Coutinho in the summer.  Barcelona will want to make back as much of the £140 million they spent on the Brazilian to bring...

Barcelona have a deficit to overcome in the Copa del Rey last-16. Should they bother?

Valverde and Barcelona will likely overturn the 2-1 first leg deficit in the second leg vs. Levante. But should they just let the Copa del Rey go? "I know it's a risk," Ernesto Valverde admitted. It was Thursday night and FC Barcelona's manager was contemplating only his eighth defeat since taking over at the club. For the second time in eight months, it had come away at Levante. In May 2018, it cost them the chance to become the first team to ever complete a league season unbeaten; now, in January 2019, it left them on the edge in the Copa del Rey, departing the Ciutat de Valencia beaten again, surprisingly weakening their the defence of...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona offer Chelsea £38m plus Malcom for Willian

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner break down the juiciest transfer rumours of the day, including Coutinho to United, Neymar to Barca and Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Chelsea reject Barca bid for Willian Chelsea have rejected a cash-plus-player offer from Barcelona for Willian, according to the Daily Telegraph. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Morata loan, Chelsea want Higuain - United cool Milenkovic interest - Hudson-Odoi won't sign Chelsea deal - Man United to wait for Koulibaly - Rabiot agrees terms with Barcelona La Liga champions Barca are said to have offered £38 million plus Malcom for the 30-year-old winger, who has been linked...

Transfer Talk: Barcelona offer Chelsea £38m plus Malcom for Willian

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner break down the juiciest transfer rumours of the day, including Coutinho to United, Neymar to Barca and Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. Top Story: Chelsea reject Barca bid for Willian Chelsea have rejected a cash-plus-player offer from Barcelona for Willian, as per the Telegraph. The La Liga champions are said to have offered £38 million plus Malcom for the 30-year-old winger, who has been linked with a move to the...

Malcom, Philippe Coutinho underwhelm as Barcelona drop Copa first leg at Levante

Malcom's struggles at Barcelona continued, as the Brazilian was a non-factor in Barca's Copa del Rey defeat to Levante. Barcelona have work to do in the Copa del Rey after they were beaten 2-1 at Levante in their round-of-16 first-leg tie on Thursday. Goals from Erick Cabaco and Borja Mayoral pushed Levante into a two-goal lead inside 20 minutes at the Ciudad de Valencia Stadium against a heavily rotated Barca side. The Catalans improved after the break, though, and grabbed a consolation via a late penalty from Philippe Coutinho after good work from substitute Denis Suarez. The two teams will meet again in the second...

Transfer Talk: Barcelona to fund Neymar return with Coutinho sale?

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Coutinho to make way for Neymar? Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Morata loan, Chelsea want Higuain - United cool Milenkovic interest - Hudson-Odoi won't sign Chelsea deal - Man United to wait for Koulibaly - Rabiot agrees terms with Barcelona It seems odd to suggest that Philippe Coutinho is playing for his future at Barcelona, given he made a £142m move to Camp Nou just a year ago, but that's exactly what the Evening Standard claim. Coutinho has started only one of Barca's...

Power Rankings: Juventus leapfrog Barcelona and Liverpool to go top

Arsenal boss Unai Emery insists he respects Aaron Ramsey's decision to join Italian giants Juventus. It's the first edition of Shaka Hislop's Power Rankings of 2019, and after Barcelona's Copa del Rey loss, there's a new team at No. 1. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk')); Dropping out: Napoli Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona to fund Neymar return with Coutinho sale?

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Coutinho to make way for Neymar? Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. FC Exclusives - United cool Milenkovic interest - Hudson-Odoi won't sign Chelsea deal - Morata set for exit talks - Man United to wait for Koulibaly - Rabiot agrees terms with Barcelona It seems odd to suggest that Philippe Coutinho is playing for his future at Barcelona, given he made a £142m move to Camp Nou just a year ago, but that's exactly what the Evening Standard claim. Coutinho has started only one of Barca's...

Ex-Real Madrid and Barcelona winger Figo enjoys swim with pigs in Bahamas

Football fans familiar with La Liga in the early 2000s will understand that the mere mention of Luis Figo and pigs in the same sentence instantly conjures images of a fairly grotesque nature. Thankfully, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star is doing his bit to redress the balance these days and make amends with the porcine community. After a swIm time for a siesta!!! >#=7 pic.twitter.com/WCFG2j8Ors— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) 7 January 2019 Indeed, Figo is currently enjoying a winter holiday in the Bahamas, were he has enjoyed a swim in the ocean with a couple of local pigs, their heads still mercifully...

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez score but Barcelona labour to win at Getafe

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez netted the goals for Barcelona against Getafe as they extended their La Liga lead to five points. Barcelona kicked off the New Year with a 2-1 win at Getafe but were second best for large parts. Lionel Messi opened the scoring against the run of play and Luis Suarez doubled Barca's lead with a thumping volley from the edge of the box. Jaime Mata pulled one back before the break, then missed an open goal in the second half as the home side failed to take advantage of their pressure. Positives The positives for Barca came elsewhere this weekend. Second-placed Atletico Madrid and third-placed...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid, Barcelona to beat Man United to Koulibaly?

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N'Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and many more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Real Madrid, Barcelona to beat Man United to Koulibaly? Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. FC Exclusives - Alderweireld set for Spurs exit - Fabregas closes on Chelsea exit - Tottenham 'below' PSG's Rabiot - Arsenal's Ozil to reject loan move - Bayern lead Arsenal, Spurs for Under Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly recently said 'see you soon, bro' to Paul Pogba, sparking wild transfer speculation that he was about to sign for Manchester United. But could the pair be set to meet up at a different club? Naples-based...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Everton offer escape for Barcelona's Malcom

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N'Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and many more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Everton tracking Malcom Barcelona's Brazilian forward Malcom only signed for the club this summer, but is so far not seeing much game time at the Camp Nou. Spanish newspaper Marca are reporting that a number of clubs are testing the water when it comes to a transfer, including Everton. Malcom...

Barcelona's La Masia produced Messi, Iniesta, Busquets -- where are the next big stars?

BARCELONA, Spain -- Once upon a time, Barcelona routinely produced the nominees and winners for the Golden Boy, an annual award given to Europe's best player under the age of 21. Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas rank among the previous winners of the prestigious prize, but this year, Barca were barely even a footnote. Just one player with a La Masia background made the final, 20-man shortlist -- and he doesn't even play for the club anymore. Dani Olmo left for Dinamo Zagreb four years ago. He...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Everton offer escape for Barcelona's Malcom

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N'Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and many more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Everton tracking Malcom Barcelona's Brazilian forward Malcom only signed for the club this summer, but is so far not seeing much game time at the Camp Nou. Spanish newspaper Marca are reporting that a number of clubs are testing the water when it comes to a transfer, including Everton. Malcom...

Transfer Talk: Everton offer escape for Barcelona's Malcom

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N'Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and many more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. Everton tracking Malcom Barcelona's Brazilian forward Malcom only signed for the club this summer, but is so far not seeing much game time at the Camp Nou. Spanish newspaper Marca are reporting that a number of clubs are testing the water when it comes to a transfer, including Everton. Malcom...