MUNICH (Sporting Alert) — Lionel Messi and Barcelona arrive to face reigning European champions Bayern Munich in their pre-season opener at Allianz Arena. The game will also see former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola going up against his ex-bosses for the first time since leaving that post and the Spanish tactician will be hoping for something … Read more
MUNICH (Sporting Alert) — Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola blasted his former bosses for using his name to stir up trouble, while adding that he never tried to steal Neymar away from the Spanish champions. The new Bayern Munich manager was extremely angry with members of the Barcelona directors and took the opportunity to vent … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Sporting Alert) — Paris Saint-Germain center-back Thiago Silva has revealed that La Liga champions FC Barcelona are interested in signing him this summer. Barcelona, according to reports in Spain, have made their backline the main prior during this transfer window, after already sealing the deal for Neymar and it is believed … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO (Sporting Alert) — Fernando Torres gets the starting nod up front for Spain in tonight’s FIFA Confederations Cup final with hosts Brazil. Brazil v Spain Lineups, Live on ESPN and ESPN3.com Torres got the nod over Roberto Soldado, who started two of the group games, and David Villa and will play alongside Pedro … Read more
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Sporting Alert) — Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan all start for Uruguay in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-finals against hosts Brazil at Estadio Mineirao. Watch Brazil v Uruguay Live Stream on ESPN3.com | Follow Live Scores and Updates The trio started against Nigeria and formed a productive partnership and have been handed the … Read more
BARCELONA (Sporting Alert) — Barcelona have made a massive gamble pairing Neymar with Lionel Messi, at least this is according to the legendary Johan Cruyff. Neymar rejected several big offers, including the chance to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, to link up with Messi at Barcelona for the coming season. But while many … Read more
Neymar was among the goalscorers as host Brazil open their FIFA Confederations Cup Group A campaign on a winning note with a 3-0 crushing of Japan here on Saturday.
(Sporting Alert) — Neymar scored a fantastic goal inside the opening minutes and Brazil lead Japan 1-0 at half-time in their Confederations Cup – Group A opener at Estádio Nacional here on Saturday. Video Highlights: Neymar Scores Against Japan | Live on ESPN3.com and ESPN The Barcelona new forward fired home brilliantly past Eiji Kawashima after … Read more