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Michael Jordan takes in PSG match, presented with No. 23 jersey
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail Neymar had superstar competition at Parc des Princes on Wednesday as basketball legend Michael Jordan watched Paris Saint-Germain against Reims in Ligue 1. The French champions paired up with Nike's Jordan-inspired Jumpman range of clothing recently and although the American was not present for the launch, he wasted little time in getting to Paris for the Ryder Cup. Jordan, 55, was presented with one of PSG's new shirts by chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the former player, widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, had his name and iconic No. 23 printed on the item. As the Ligue 1 giants pointed out via Twitter, Jordan came up against PSG's basketball side in 1997 and finished as the game's high scorer with 28 points as the Chicago Bulls ran out 89-82 winners. Game met game in Paris this week and everybody was a winner.
Ultimate 'FIFA 19' preview: Best players, fastest and slowest, strongest and more
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail It's the end of September and that means only one thing in video games: It's time for the latest version of the FIFA franchise to hit our consoles and keep us occupied through the grim, snowy misery of winter. FIFA 19 hits the stores/internet/whatever this Friday, a run that began with the first pixels hitting our Segas in 16-bit glory back in 1993. Like those versions that came before, FIFA 19 is great fun. It's enhanced in subtle ways that move the game ever closer to realism but with enough familiarity that you can pick up a controller and dive right in without feeling bewildered. The inclusion of the Chinese Super League means you're now able to control the litany of stars who went there for astronomical sums over the past season or two. (Here's lookin' at you, Ezequiel Lavezzi.) Yet the Russian Premier League has vanished, leaving behind just CSKA Moscow, Lokomotiv Moscow and Spartak Moscow. You can't have it all. Popular story mode The Journey has been enhanced and expanded to give you more opportunities to impact the future of not just Alex Hunter, as he moves to Real Madrid, but his younger sister (a budding U.S. national team striker) and his best friend from the academy days as he tries to establish himself in the Premier League. The pathways are more complicated for all three interconnected leads, making it a more immersive way to play the game than just league or tournament modes. Another big add was a reinvention of the passing, ball control and shooting mechanics to leave more room for mastery and improvement that might set a seasoned player apart from a novice. Finally, the officially licensed presence of UEFA's flagship competitions, the Champions League and the Europa League, is a delight. Each tournament mode carries the branded style right down to the typeface, score chyrons, the match ball and, yes, the official chaaaaaampioooooooons pre-game theme song is in here too. (The first time you play a CL fixture, you can't seem to skip ahead beyond the song so I hope you like it as much as I do.) Consider this your official guide to all the nuances, changes, highs and lows. Oh, and it's great fun: If you're a super-fan of the FIFA franchise, it will tick all the boxes in your heart and keep the controller in your hands until the FIFA 20 demo drops next September. There's just enough enhancement and refinement to give life to a very familiar and comforting series.The Top 10 in the game 10. Toni Kroos, CM, Real Madrid (last year: 9) 9. David De Gea, GK, Man United (11) 8. Luis Suarez, ST, Barcelona (4) 7. Sergio Ramos, CB, Real Madrid (7) 6. Eden Hazard, LW, Chelsea (8) 5. Kevin De Bruyne, CAM, Manchester City (15) 4. Luka Modric, CM, Real Madrid (12) 3. Neymar, LW, Paris Saint-Germain (3) 2. Lionel Messi, CF, Barcelona (2) 1. Cristiano Ronaldo, ST, Juventus (1) Whether playing a franchise mode or starting a FIFA Ultimate Teams (FUT) dynasty worthy of winning real-life tournaments, you'l
Harvey Elliott makes professional debut at 15 as Fulham ease past Millwall
Carabao Cup It was a moment to further age the hard-bitten souls in attendance. In the 81st minute of this Carabao Cup tie, Slavisa Jokanovic sent on Harvey Elliott for his professional debut. The Fulham winger was 15 years and 174 days old. The Surrey schoolboy became the youngest player to appear for Fulham and it is also believed he became the most youthful in this competition’s history, beating the record of 15 years and 203 days set by Leicester’s Ashley Chambers in 2005. Records are a little hazy because of data protection laws. Manchester United out after Derby’s Scott Carson saves Phil Jones penalty Read more Elliott began the day at school, taking exams – according to Jokanovic – and he finished it by showing some nice touches and sharp bursts off the right flank. He will return to school in the morning on a high and with stories to tell. “I don’t know if I use a wrong word in English but he is arrogant and positive,” Jokanovic said. “The kid shows personality, when he tells me: ‘I want to show you I am a very good player.’ I say: ‘OK. If you can show me, I give you this opportunity.’ He has made a few trainings with us. We believe the future can be bright for him.” Fulham were a cut above Millwall, particularly in the first half, when they ought to have led by more than the one goal, which was scored by Joe Bryan. Millwall chased shadows and the frustration among a low home crowd was palpable. Neil Harris’s team were booed off at the interval. Luca de la Torre, the man of the match and another Fulham academy product, added the second and although Millwall hinted at the unlikeliest of comebacks when Tom Elliott forced home from a corner, Cyrus Christie smoothed the Premier League club’s progress into the last 16 with a 25-yard curler. Christie, who joined in January from Middlesbrough, collected the ball on the right before he cut inside and unfurled a left-footed classic. It was his first goal for the club. Bryan, one of a glut of summer arrivals, had also opened his account and it was a goal to emphasise Fulham’s early dominance. De la Torre revelled in a free role behind the strikers and he ushered Bryan into yards of space inside the area. The wing-back took a touch before lashing low into the far corner. Manchester City’s Phil Foden completes win over outclassed Oxford Read more Jokanovic made 10 changes to his Fulham team while he also switched to a back three system but there was cohesion from his stand-ins. The only blot for Fulham was their first-half profligacy. De la Torre was the biggest culprit. He had two glorious chances only to be denied by Ben Amos. Harris made eight changes to his struggling Championship team, advertising where his priorities lay, and he switched to a 3-5-2 formation for the second half. There would be greater intensity from his players. De la Torre got the goal he had threatened from Floyd Ayité’s low cross but Elliott’s header from Shane Ferguson’s corner briefly stirred the h
Gerard Piqué spares Barcelona blushes but Girona end their 100% record
La Liga Gerard Piqué got 10-man Barcelona out of jail as their 100 per cent start to the season was ended by battling Girona. Barça looked to be cruising when Lionel Messi’s eighth goal of the campaign gave them an early lead but the defender Clement Lenglet’s 35th-minute dismissal was compounded by Cristhian Stuani’s equaliser before the break. Stuani doubled his tally six minutes into the second half as the visitors threatened to pull off a major shock in the Catalan derby but the central defender Pique clinched a 2-2 draw which sent his side back to the top of the La Liga table on goal difference with a 63rd-minute header. The visitors, buoyed by back-to-back victories, started brightly and might have taken the lead with just five minutes gone when defender Bernardo Espinosa found himself unmarked in the box, but planted his header firmly into the arms of the keeper Marc-André ter Stegen. Marco Asensio winner against Espanyol sends Real Madrid top of La Liga Read more However, Barça slipped quickly into gear and it took a fingertip save from the Girona goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, to repel Messi’s shot after he had skipped past three men as he cut across the face of the penalty area. But there was nothing the keeper could do to deny the Argentina international when Arturo Vidal laid a 19th-minute ball into his path and saw him sweep a shot past Bounou to open the scoring. Bounou prevented Luis Suárez from increasing the lead after Messi had expertly picked out the Uruguayan but the visitors were almost back in it with 29 minutes gone when Cristian Portu rounded Ter Stegen, only for Piqué to clear his effort off the line. Barça were dealt a blow 10 minutes before the break when the referee, Gil Manzano, with the aid of the video assistant referee, dismissed Lenglet for an elbow on Riera Pere Pons and they were made to pay on the stroke of half-time. Stuani managed to get between Piqué and the emergency central defender, Sergio Busquets, and his control was excellent as he set himself to beat Ter Stegen. Barça manager, Ernesto Valverde, moved to strengthen his rearguard at the break when he sent on Samuel Umtiti and withdrew the midfielder Ousmane Dembélé. Girona v Barcelona 90% likely to be played in Miami, says La Liga president Read more But the Nou Camp was stunned into silence within six minutes of the restart when, after Ter Stegen had blocked Portu’s shot, Stuani rammed in the rebound. Valverde’s response was to introduce Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho in place of Arthur and Vidal but it was Messi who nearly dragged the home side back into it with a curling 60th-minute free-kick which rattled the crossbar with Bounou beaten. Barcelona were level within three minutes when Suárez got to Messi’s cross ahead of Bounou and saw his shot loop up off the keeper for Piqué to head home. Girona found themselves under the cosh as time ran down, with Umtiti seeing an 80th-minute attempt blocked and Coutinho testing Bouno
Leeds stunned by Birmingham as Championship unbeaten run ends
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail Leeds United's unbeaten start in the Championship ended on Saturday as Birmingham secured their first win of the campaign with a shock 2-1 victory at Elland Road.Che Adams was the hero for the Midlands side as he scored two goals in the opening 30 minutes to inflict a first defeat for Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and give his opposite number Garry Monk a winning return against his former club.AdChoicesADVERTISEMENTAdChoicesADVERTISINGinRead invented by Teads Second-placed Middlesbrough were held to a goalless draw by Swansea but moved level on points with Leeds at the top of the table. West Bromwich Albion recorded their fifth straight home win with a 2-0 victory over Millwall as goals from Dwight Gayle and Kieran Gibbs helped them go third. Sheffield United surrendered a two-goal lead against bottom side Preston but still came away with a 3-2 victory, while Derby beat Brentford and joined Wigan in the top six. The pressure is mounting on Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce after his side were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield Wednesday, while Saido Berahino scored and then missed a penalty as Stoke were beaten 3-2 at home by Blackburn. Norwich won the evening game 1-0 at Queens Park Rangers, but Ipswich Town are still searching for their first victory of the season after they were held at home by 10-man Bolton. Nottingham Forest beat Rotherham 1-0 and Reading got their first home win of the season, 3-0 against Hull.
Manchester United see best and worst of Paul Pogba in draw vs. Wolves
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail MANCHESTER, England -- Three points from Old Trafford as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. 1. The best and worst of Pogba as United are held Questions about Paul Pogba have never been about his talent, rather about whether he can do it week after week and whether the moments of brilliance are more frequent than those of frustration. Against Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday, he showcased the best of what he brings to this Manchester United team. Unfortunately for both him and Jose Mourinho, he followed it up with the worst. After scoring twice against Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday night, it was the Frenchman's contribution that set Manchester United off against Wolves. Like the game in Switzerland, United were forced to survive first before going ahead.Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system It was Pogba's quick feet and fine finish that opened the scoring at the Stade de Suisse. This time it was a wonderfully clever touch with a ball that was dropping out of the sky on the edge of the penalty area that gave Fred the chance to swivel and shoot past Rui Patricio from 20 yards. It was the Brazilian's first United goal after his £47 million move from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer, and he celebrated by stuffing the ball up his shirt as a tribute to his pregnant girlfriend. There was also a short dance routine with Pogba in recognition of his role in the whole thing. But if that was a flash of his talent, it was not long after that he gave a glimpse into why Jose Mourinho, in particular, finds him so frustrating. Shortly after half-time, he was guilty of over-playing in midfield and, after being robbed of the ball, Helder Costa attacked down the right before Raul Jimenez laid off for Joao Moutinho, once a United target, to smash his finish in the top corner. Mourinho screamed at Pogba from the touchline, as much for his limp attempt to get back as for losing the ball. It will worry Mourinho that, after the equaliser, Wolves looked more likely to hit United on the break and score a second. It will also be a concern that his star midfielder is still causing a conundrum. 2. Dalot has given Valencia questions to answer Mourinho's decision to rest Diogo Dalot against Wolves was understandable. Despite an impressive debut in the Champions League, it would have been a lot to ask of a 19-year-old to expect him to do it again
PSG's Neymar branded 'Kim Kardashian of football' by Joey Barton
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar has been branded "the Kim Kardashian of football" by Joey Barton. Yes, that's right -- Joey Barton: manager of English third-tier club Fleetwood Town, winner of one England cap and a man more known for his exploits off the pitch than anything he did on it during his 15-year professional playing career. "I think that he is the Kim Kardashian of football," Barton told L'Equipe. "Neymar is not the best player in the world and we saw that again in Russia -- he is not at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. There are many other players in front of him. "Neymar, more than being a football phenomenon, is an advertising phenomenon -- like the Kardashians." The comparison made by former Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and Marseille midfielder Barton is clearly not meant to be flattering either of its subjects, but there are similarities. Both are global style icons with a hefty portfolio of endorsements and personal brands, and both are among the celebrities with the highest individual net worth (according to Forbes, Neymar is worth $90 million, Kardashian is valued at $350m) Both divide opinion sharply between those who are fully paid-up members of the fan club and those who find their antics cringe-worthy -- Neymar for his on-pitch "theatrics," Kardashian for her on-screen "reality" show.Fantasy Play Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down 's scoring system And both like to party, although while Neymar's love of nightlife and his annual attendance of his sister's birthday shindigs have attracted criticism, for Kim it is very much part of the job. However, only one of them has won six league titles and six domestic cup competitions across three different countries, the Copa Libertadores, the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Confederations Cup, the Puskas award and an Olympic gold medal. Barton also has no time for PSG's recent crossover with Nike's Jordan range and is confused over what the French champions are these days. "When you see PSG with a Jordan shirt..." he said. "Seriously? Hey, guys, this is a basketball brand! And you are a football club... Is it weird or is it me?" It's just you, Joey. FC's PSG correspondent Jonathan Johnson contributed to this report
Sergio Aguero: Will Manchester City star score on his 300th appearance for the club?
Manchester City's record goalscorer Sergio Aguero will be hoping to add to his tally against Cardiff on Saturday as he makes his 300th appearance for the club. WATCH MORE: Bacteria ate eight centimetres of my Achilles tendon - Cazorla
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