World Soccer Talk

Borussia Dortmund and Pluto TV have officially unveiled a new partnership. The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service remains one of the top companies in its genre. Pluto previously announced in 2023 that it had over 80 million monthly active users. Founded in 2013, Pluto eventually became part of Paramount Global in 2020. As a […]

The German Football League, abbreviated in German as the DFL, has signed a deal with American media agency Relevent. This agreement will help the Bundesliga sell the media rights of its soccer competitions to audiences on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. In other words, the deal between Relevent and the DFL will help build […]

A genuine question for soccer fans in the United States: Is there anything CBS can't do? Viewers in the United States welcomed back the return of the UEFA Champions League this week. Many of those soccer fans would have watched coverage across CBS Sports and Paramount+. Few could have expected the big surprises in store, […]

David Beckham is joining the talented crew of former stars on Paramount+ for a brand-new Champions League alternative broadcast. The Champions League winner with Manchester United and icon with Real Madrid will host Beckham and Friends. This watch-along show will be available for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals this season as […]

Paramount+ is offering massive savings as we enter the Fall that can extend to the full year for new and former subscribers. This deal takes Paramount+ down to $2.50 per month, which is slim compared to its regular monthly fee of $7.99. This is the same deal that CBS and Paramount+ launched in late August. […]

In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric […]

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to be honored in his homeland in a truly unique way. According to reports, Portugal is willing to create a new €7 coin dedicated to the superstar. Becoming the face of a coin is typically reserved for heads of state or royal family members in many nations. Nevertheless, […]

Gabriel Magalhaes, a Brazilian center-back, has been instrumental in keeping Arsenal's defense stable. It has contributed to the team's strong start to the season. In Arsenal's most recent 1-0 win over North London rivals Tottenham, his pivotal contributions were on full display Gabriel's towering header from Bukayo Saka’s corner secured three vital points for the […]

Milan faces a critical juncture early this season as tensions rise between coach Paulo Fonseca and club advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to recent reports, the club is preparing for the possibility of replacing Fonseca. Names like Edin Terzic, Maurizio Sarri, Thomas Tuchel, and Massimiliano Allegri have emerged as potential successors. Paulo Fonseca, who took over […]

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season has ushered in a new era with the introduction of the Swiss-style league format. This significant change aims to enhance the excitement of the competition by increasing the number of high-stakes matches among Europe’s top clubs. With this new format, determining which teams progress to the knockout phase becomes […]

Since Lionel Messi joined MLS, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says that club revenue has almost quadrupled to $200 million annually. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that 4% of that revenue comes from selling broadcast rights. For Inter Miami, that’s roughly $8 million per season from the Apple MLS Season Pass deal. How does that compare to […]

EFL League One holds clubs steeped in history. That includes teams who have recent stints in the Premier League. For instance, Reading, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and Huddersfield Town have each played in the top flight since 2010. They may have fallen on harder times, but there is always the potential for promotion. After all, […]

Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka and Matthew Harle’s much-anticipated new book, Black Arsenal: Club, Culture, Identity, can be essential. In what already feels like a vital, seminal text, Black Arsenal weaves together insight from professors, artists, fans, coaches, photographers, ex-players, and journalists alike, in charting Arsenal Football Club’s pioneering relationship with Black British culture in the […]

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club's sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club's former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced reporters on Friday during a regularly scheduled press conference. Premier League coaches typically field questions about injury updates and their opponents ahead of games. The Spaniard touched on these subjects as City is set to host Brentford on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a fairly large elephant in the press […]

Gary Neville is this week's guest on the World Soccer Talk Podcast. During the conversation, Neville discusses the launch of the brand-new It's Called Soccer! digital series that includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher. The trio launched It's Called Soccer! on September 18. The show, according to a press release, promises to "discuss and debate […]

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United […]

Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans). Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw, and Harry Kane, it's […]

Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was. Listen to the latest episode Launched in 2006, […]