I once asked Giorgio, “Would you rather score two goals & lose 3-2 or win 2-1 & not score?”
He said, “Score two goals & lose. I did my job! It’s not my fault the defenders didn’t do theirs!” 😂🤣😂
Stories keep the memories of the people we’ve lost alive. Miss you, Giorgione.
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be joining the
@UEFA
TV team for coverage of the Champions League and Europa League over the next few weeks. I leave for Cologne tomorrow. ✈️ 🇩🇪
72 years ago today, the world welcomed one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the field. Happy Birthday to the departed Giorgio Chinaglia. He was a dear friend and truly one of a kind.
I would have loved to see Juventus just walk off the field in the 88th minute, up 2-0, in response to the racist chants directed at Moise Kean. Make a statement. Put it in the hands of the federation. This crap needs to stop.
25 years ago today, I signed the first player in
@MLS
history bringing
@RamosTab
to the MetroStars. Not a bad signing if I may say so myself 😌 Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century already.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the biggest impact on
#MLS
since Beckham, no question. He played the role of ‘heel’ like a WWE wrestler and always seemed to back up his talk with his play on the field. Incredible player and personality. The league needs more guys like him.
I’ve seen a lot of football in my day, but I still can’t believe what I’m witnessing. Barcelona have now been outscored 17-2 in their last 8 UCL knockout matches away from the Camp Nou. Staggering.
#LIVBAR
#LIVFCB
How about that goal?!? How about that hair?!?
Happy Birthday to
@johnharkes6
! The growth of the game in the US was built on the backs of players like him. Great player, leader, and person.
Saddened to hear of the passing of the great Gordon Banks. His save against Pele in the World Cup will always be one of the best of all-time. It's one of those iconic moments similar to the Willie Mays catch at the Polo Grounds; it lives on for generations.
Giorgio & I began doing this once a week. Now it’s a full-on 24/7 soccer network. We’ve come a long way in the past 12+ years. I’m really proud of what
@SiriusXMFC
has become.
My job has afforded me to be a part of many incredible events, but this might take the cake. Members of the ‘94
@USMNT
and the ‘99
@USWNT
are playing each other on a rooftop in Manhattan. It’s surreal.
@IntChampionsCup
#ICC2019
He’s more slippery than an eel covered in Vaseline. He’s more dangerous than a tarantula in your underpants. He’s one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Happy Birthday to the greatest broadcaster on God’s green earth, the MAGERSTERIAL
@RayHudson
!!! Love ya Ray!
Sending a hearty congratulations to fellow Princeton alum
@jessemarsch
for becoming the first American manager to win a league title in Europe! To win the league/cup double AND give Liverpool/Napoli a run for their money in the UCL isn't bad for your first season in charge.🇺🇸🇦🇹🏆
One of the great moments in my life. Had a few moments with Sir Alex and
@repjohnlewis
several years ago in an Amtrak lounge in Washington DC. Great leaders. Great men.
#RIPJohnLewis
Here’s the final product of what I cooked today. My family enjoyed ours last night so I’ll just add 4 lbs of rigatoni to this batch and it’s off to the food bank with my lovely wife. Buon appetito!
Happy Birthday to one of the greatest goalkeepers the US has ever produced AND one of the greatest pure athletes New Jersey has ever produced. An amazing competitor and an even better person. They don’t make them like
@TMeola1
anymore!
My self quarantine has allowed me to focus on my first love: cooking! Here we have Tuscan ribs thrown in the smoker accompanied by focaccia with rosemary, olives, & tomatoes with pan roasted zucchini and sprouted whole wheat olive bread. Bon appetit!
Arguably the greatest player ever scoring one of the most iconic goals we've ever seen. Truly a unicorn in the world of soccer. Rest in peace Diego Maradona ♥️🇦🇷
Happy Birthday to the dearly departed Giorgio Chinaglia - the greatest co-manager of my daughter’s 10-yr old soccer team that a man could ever ask for. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you my friend. Un abbraccio forte!
I couldn't agree more with Mauricio Pochettino. Not only does it put
#Tottenham
at a competitive disadvantage, but it also increases the risk of injuries. We need to remember, these players are human.
#BVBTOT
#ChampionsLeague
Gutted and shocked to hear the news about José. He’s one of the greatest managers of the past two decades, and I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of him. Best of luck, my friend.
Incredibly frustrating evening for US Soccer fans. Our best eligible players are playing meaningless friendlies. I understand it but is it something we need to take a look at? We’ve missed the last 3 Olympics and most recent World Cup. Why can’t we win when it matters most?
Thanks to everyone involved who made the 2018
@IntChampionsCup
launch so special. What a day it was and what an incredible tournament we have planned for you!
I understand this is a much improved Canada team but if the USMNT can’t win this game then they’re nowhere near where they should be. How can we expect them to win against top competition in Qatar if they can’t beat Canada in Toronto?
#CANvUSA
I’m at a loss. If there aren’t consequences for these despicable actions, things will never change. There needs to be zero tolerance for racism. Period.
I’m at a loss. Paolo Rossi was one of my heroes growing up. I’ll never forget his performance in ‘82...watching those games with my brother and my dad. He was an inspiration to Italians everywhere. Rest in peace Paolo.
Tim Howard...one of the greatest ever to step on the field for the USMNT. I’ve known him since he was 17 and he has always comported himself as an absolute professional and a gentleman. Great example for young kids everywhere. Hats off to an incredible career!
As I prepare to embark on my month-long trip around N.America & Europe for the 2019
@IntChampionsCup
, I wanted to take a moment to thank all the hard-working people behind the scenes who make it all happen & the fans who create such an amazing atmosphere at these matches. Grazie!
I cannot say enough about Jurgen Klopp and this Liverpool team. Absolutely outstanding effort, composure, and organization. They broke my heart years ago in Istanbul yet I can’t help but express my admiration for them right now. Gotta love this game.
#LIVBAR
#LIVFCB
I can’t tell you how happy we are to reup with
@espn
for another three years! The announcement of this year’s
@IntChampionsCup
is next Wednesday, March 27. Can’t wait.
The story of yesterday’s United game wasn’t Pogba’s missed penalty, it was the unacceptable racist abuse directed towards him after the match. When is this crap going to stop?!?
Stumbled upon this gem from 1977 when I played against my brother Leandro. I was a freshman at Princeton and Leandro was a sophomore at Columbia. I’m pretty sure we got the victory that day! 💪🏼
Firing
@MrAncelotti
is a tragic mistake by Napoli. Some managers just have that special touch and Carlo is one of those guys. For a team who desperately needs to make progress in Europe, Ancelotti was the perfect manager to help make that happen.
Hard to believe that one of the greatest soccer writers in the world was let go so unceremoniously. Grant’s work has been invaluable to the growth of soccer in this country.
1) I told Maven I was fine taking a 30% pay cut during the pandemic. But it was shameful to try to push through a permanent 30% cut beyond the pandemic.
2) My base salary was far below that, but I got a bonus because my bosses said my work was very good.
3) I write frequently.
Congratulations to
@jessemarsch
on becoming the next manager of RB Leipzig. Jesse has moved mountains in terms of changing the perception of American managers in Europe. His teams play a beautiful style of soccer & they win. I’m excited to see what comes next 👏🏼🇺🇸
The lockdown has afforded me the opportunity to spend some time working on my garden, a big passion of mine. I’ve gone from Champagne Charlie to Cucumber Charlie 😂 Here’s today’s haul.
Thrilled to organize the first ever La Liga-Serie A Cup which will take place this summer in Miami & Ann Arbor on 8/7 & 8/10 between Barcelona and Napoli. Both teams should have their full squads for both games. It will be a great advertisement for both leagues.
Big Day! Got up at 4:30am to roll out the fresh made Brioche proofing in the fridge overnight. 6:30 Naaaaaapoli beat Fiorentina 6-0. Little butter fresh jam and honey on the Brioche. Getting ready for Liverpool-Man Utd at 11:30 followed by Inter-Juve at 2:45! Plus NFL Playoffs 😳
Awful. Stupid. Insensitve. I applaud Inter Milan and Roma for publicly condemning the headline.
We should be celebrating diversity, not defending ignorance.
Finally got a chance to enjoy the wonderful city of Cologne this afternoon. Here’s the view of the Cologne Catheral, or as the Germans call it “Kölner Dom.” To put it in the words of
@RayHudson
...simply magisterial!
It’s official: 8 straight Scudetti for Juventus. To go from Serie B a decade ago to a level of dominance unheard of in Italian football is nothing short of remarkable. Congratulazioni! 👏🏼👏🏼
Here’s a solution to the debate about when the transfer window should close: Start the major leagues on the same day, close the window the day before. Problem solved.
Just landed in Baku as a guest of Arsenal. First impressions: everything is very new and very clean. The streets are pristine. The real test, though, will be dinner. Can I find a good Italian restaurant? Or should I try the local cuisine? 😅
Haaland scores a hat trick less than a half hour into his debut. Gio Reyna becomes the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga...I think Borussia Dortmund is becoming my new favorite team! ⚫️🟡
#BVB
Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet for Man City. Two Americans faced off in Der Klassiker.
@jessemarsch
took Red Bull Salzburg back to the Champions League Group Stage....Today was a much better day for Americans on the big stage than yesterday.
The Kepa-Sarri situation is another example of the ongoing power struggle in modern football between players and managers. That type of brazen insubordination would have been unheard of 5-10 years ago.
If you’re looking for an upset in the
#ChampionsLeague
quarterfinals, keep an eye on Ajax-Juventus. While I expect Juve to progress, this
#AFCAjax
team reminds me of the
#ASMonaco
squad that made a semifinal run 2 years ago. They’re young, explosive, and well-coached.
#UCLDraw