Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli: Not the time to 'evaluate my resignation'
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Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli: Not the time to 'evaluate my resignation'
ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop thinks Lionel Messi will walk away from Argentina after their 4-3 World Cup defeat to France.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France sent Lionel Messi and his Argentina side out of the World Cup in an enthralling match.
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli said it was not the time to "evaluate my resignation" after his team was beaten 4-3 by France and eliminated from the 2018 World Cup in the round of 16.
Sampaoli, 58, said the loss had left him frustrated because the team had given everything in their effort to win the World Cup for Argentina and help Lionel Messi secure a first major title playing for his country.
Following the match, Sampaoli said: "The need, perhaps, was stronger than what the team had put...
Raf Honigstein and the FC crew examine what went wrong for Germany at the World Cup and discuss what lies ahead for the reigning world champions.
The FC crew answer your tweets on whether Brazil's 7-1 defeat was worse than Germany's group stage failure and predict the next World Cup surprise.
Joachim Low is set for showdown talks with German FA chief Reinhard Grindel about his future as Germany coach following the group-stage exit from the World Cup.
For the first time in their World Cup history, Germany were eliminated in the group stage. Germany, the holders, finished bottom of the group after losing to Mexico and South Korea.
"I spoke with Joachim Low [Wednesday] evening," Grindel told Sport Bild after arriving back from Russia on Thursday. "We agreed to speak in the coming days about...
The third round of games in the World Cup group stage is underway. View the
Adrian Mierzejewski's future at Sydney FC could be in doubt after the star midfielder hinted at a rift between himself and the A-League
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia -- Argentina's coach urged fans on Wednesday to stop blaming Lionel Messi when games do not go to script and instead
Free-scoring Russia's World Cup dream continued with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Egypt in their second Group A match in St. Petersburg on
Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning 88th minute free kick completed his hat trick and secured a vital 3-3 draw against Spain in the process.
The guys respond to your tweets about Cristiano Ronaldo following his heroic display for Portugal against Spain in the World Cup.
The FC crew examine how Cristiano Ronaldo has adjusted his game with age to remain one of the world's elite players.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick against Spain set several World Cup and international records for the Portuguese superstar.
Officials at Spain's tax authority have called for "reconsideration" of the deal done with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Earlier this week, sources told ESPN FC that an agreement with tax prosecutors would see Ronaldo admit wrongdoing over his image rights income and agree to pay a total of €18.8 million.
It includes an acceptance that €5.7m is owed on image rights income, with a further €13.1m in fines and interest.
The final agreement has still to be signed off, and the Gestha...
ESPN's Sam Borden joins Bob Ley to discuss what the 2026 tournament will look like and what kind of an impact it will have on the host nations.
Landon Donovan and Leon are parting ways before the end of his contract, the club announced in a statement on Sunday.
Donovan came out of retirement for a second time in January to join the Liga MX outfit, but he didn't feature regularly for the club, who finished 13th in the 2018 Clausura standings.
The 36-year-old's contract ran through the end of 2018, with the announcement confirming that he won't compete with the club in the upcoming Apertura.
The Leon statement read in part: "Landon Donovan...
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the
ESPN FC's Sebi Salazar and Herculez Gomez speak to Diego Reyes' injury and how Juan Carlos Osorio will go about choosing his starting XI.
It's time for the holders. World Cup 2014 winners Germany will begin their defence against a dangerous-looking Mexico side at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.
Stephan Uersfeld (Germany) and Rene Tovar (Mexico) look ahead to the Group F showdown ...
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What's at stake?
SU: Following a World Cup preparation overshadowed in parts by the controversy surrounding midfielders Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan and their photo with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the title holders will be...
ESPN FC's Stewart Robson breaks down the latest transfer rumours surrounding Paul Pogba, Rafinha and more in Rumour Rater.
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: Boateng back to Manchester
Jerome Boateng failed to settle during his first spell in Manchester, but that hasn't derailed Jose Mourinho's pursuit of the defender.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the former City centre-back will be allowed to leave Bayern Munich this summer, with United leading the queue for his signature.
Intriguingly,...
Manchester City ruled the Premier League in 2017-18 and now they're taking over the world. ESPN FC has crunched the numbers and Pep
The FC crew react to the news Liverpool's Loris Karius suffered a concussion after a collision with Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final.
Craig Burley is back from vacation, and doesn't hold back in his analysis of Sergio Ramos' tangle with Mo Salah, Loris Karius' nightmare and more from the UCL final.
Shaka Hislop is convinced Loris Karius' lack of experience was a key factor in both of his second half blunders in the UCL final.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says it's "strange" that Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has been diagnosed with a concussion after playing the full 90 minutes of the Champions League final.
Karius made two big mistakes that resulted in goals as Real Madrid triumphed 3-1, and a hospital assessment revealed on Monday that the German had suffered a concussion earlier in the game.
But Courtois said his own experience with a concussion suffered in October 2014 against Arsenal leads him to...
Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.
Joachim Low has a deep German squad with World Cup winning experience. Ian Darke leads the discussion as to why the Germans may once again be favourites.
After humiliation on home soil for Brazil in 2014, Ian Darke and ESPN's expert panel feel redemption could be in the cards for Neymar and company.
Ian Darke leads an expert panel to assess Spain's World Cup hopes and whether or not Julen Lopetegui will be able to sort out the attack.
With the clock ticking on Lionel Messi's international career, Ian Darke poses the question whether Argentina have enough firepower to win the World Cup.
Twenty years after winning the 1998 World Cup, the ESPN panel feel Didier Deschamps' man management will be crucial for France's World Cup hopes.
Ian Darke asks ESPN's expert panel if Juan Carlos Osorio's Mexico, after bowing out in six straight round-of-16s, can overcome their World Cup curse.
Ian Darke likens Belgium to a band who can never get a number one. The ESPN panel question if Roberto Martinez can get it right for Belgium's golden generation.
While Portugal shocked the world at EURO 2016, Ian Darke and company feel Cristiano Ronaldo's aging side may not be able to punch above their weight.
Despite England's recent struggles, Ian Darke and the ESPN panel are cautiously optimistic about England's World Cup chances.
Ian Darke asks the ESPN panel which of the five African nations has the best chance of making a big splash at the 2018 World Cup.
With the surprise factor gone for Iceland, the ESPN panel feel Iceland's lack of depth could cause them trouble at the World Cup in Russia.
The ESPN panel in London are skeptical of Australia ahead of the World Cup with Bert van Marwijk's defensive mindset and an aging squad.
World Cup squads are being announced. Find out who is in contention before FIFA's final deadline on June 4; the tournament starts on June 14.
Note: Squads below may vary in size ahead of the deadline for 23-man rosters to be submitted. Additionally, names are subject to change.
ARGENTINA: 23-man squad -- Injury doubt Sergio Aguero is in, as is Paulo Dybala, but Mauro Icardi has been left out.
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Manchester United), Wilfredo Caballero (Chelsea), Franco Armani...
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