ESPN FC 2025 in Review
Dec 25, 2025
Julien Laurens, a football journalist renowned for his expertise in European football, dives deep into the highs and lows of 2025. He analyzes Liverpool's tumultuous year and whether Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup victory signifies success. Laurens reveals his best XI, spotlighting a host of PSG players, and debates the merits of different stars for Player of the Year. The discussion also touches on the intense El Clásico rivalries and Julien's top ten World Cup storylines, keeping the conversation lively and insightful.
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Liverpool's Unpredictable Year
- Liverpool's season was a dramatic rollercoaster of triumph, heavy transfer activity, tragedy, and form collapse.
- Multiple on- and off-field shocks combined to derail expectations that they would repeat as champions.
Impact Of Diogo Jota's Tragedy
- Julien Laurens and the panel recount Diogo Jota's tragic death and its lasting impact on Liverpool.
- The incident is framed as a major, uncontrollable factor affecting team morale and performance.
Long-Term Faith In Wirtz Signing
- Jan Aage Fjortoft shared confidence in Florian Wirtz turning into a top signing despite Liverpool's struggles.
- He argued that long-term view favors Liverpool's heavy investment and player quality.