Could the Case of Dexter Blackstock Be the Final Blow for Tackling in the Beautiful Game?

“This Coupe de la Ligue was very important; we owed it to ourselves to shine in one of the domestic cups.” The comments of Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc after their 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyonnais in the cup final. … Continue reading →

As the Gunners scrape toward another fourth place finish in the Premier League, both fans and the media are embroiled in the annual debates about the future of Arsenal. The failings of seasons past now have a familiar rhythm to … Continue reading →

I was eleven years old when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final. At the time, I was not aware of treble implications, David Beckham’s unanticipated introduction into the starting eleven, or even Sir Alex’s construction … Continue reading →

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has threatened to rest key players for his club’s game against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday. If Mourinho follows through on his promise, his actions will undoubtedly anger Manchester City supporters as they may feel that … Continue reading →

So it ends. David Moyes’ 10-month reign as Manchester United manager came to an abrupt, rather unexpected conclusion this morning, with the Scot finally relieved of his duties after an exasperating 51-game stint in the toughest club job on the … Continue reading →

Two of the most defensive teams in Europe clash today in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. This one could be a very tense affair indeed. Today’s TV/Internet schedule for viewers in the United States is: All … Continue reading →

Last week’s Hillsborough documentary was the first of eight films that ESPN will show over the next few months as part of its ESPN’s 30 For 30 Soccer Series. Films two and three will air tonight at 7pm ET on ESPN … Continue reading →

The quadrennial soccer ritual of collecting World Cup stickers is back. And Panini’s collection of FIFA World Cup 2014 stickers are now available in stores throughout the United States and around the world. The passion for collecting and trading soccer … Continue reading →

While so much attention has been placed on Barcelona’s academy system, one of the most overlooked stories of the past decade has been the incredible line of world-class strikers that have come through the Atletico Madrid system. Not all of … Continue reading →

While a British manager was about to be sacked down the road at Manchester United, Burnley achieved a remarkable feat at Turf Moor on Monday – achieving promotion to the Premier League with a squad made up almost entirely of … Continue reading →

While most of the media coverage today will be on all of the mistakes that Manchester United and Moyes have made in the past 12 months now that Moyes’ reign has come to an end, let’s take a look at … Continue reading →

The best-kept secret in English football is out. David Moyes has been sacked and will no longer be forced to prowl the Old Trafford touchline, scowling and wincing in equal measure, as Manchester United’s season goes down the proverbial drain. … Continue reading →

Manchester United have officially announced that David Moyes has been sacked as manager. In a very brief statement by the club, Manchester United announced: “Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) has announced that David Moyes has left the Club. “The Club would like to place on … Continue reading →

“Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes Here comes your nine-teenth nervous breakdown.”   As soccer continues it’s “invasion” of American shores, I find it fit to pay tribute to the original British Invasion of … Continue reading →

Atletico Madrid defeated Elche to take a four-point lead over Barcelona, who ended their losing streak with a win over Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid trail their city neighbours by six points, but have a game in hand as their match … Continue reading →

World Soccer Talk is currently seeking new writers to cover the Beautiful Game. With the World Cup just around the corner and the European seasons coming to a close, the timing is perfect to begin writing for World Soccer Talk, … Continue reading →

In front of a crowd of more than 20,000, Sporting Kansas City beat Montreal 4-0 on Saturday night with goals by Dominic Dwyer (2), Aurelien Colin and an own goal by Calum Mallace. Here are the photos from World Soccer … Continue reading →