World Soccer Talk

In 2013, during an interview with journalists, MLS Commissioner Don Garber declared there was too much soccer on television. At that time, Garber said, “You’ve got Mexican soccer. You’ve got Major League Soccer. There’s way too much soccer on television. I think all of us got to figure out a way to narrow that window […]

DirecTV is currently in advanced discussions to acquire their rival, Dish Network, as part of a merger. The companies were previously the two biggest satellite television providers in the United States. Nevertheless, they have since gone in different directions in recent years. Dish Network reached its peak popularity back in 2010 with 14.1 million total […]

Fubo has officially announced that it is launching its Multiview feature in beta on select Roku devices. The streaming service company previously introduced the popular feature back in the summer of 2020. However, users could only access Multiview at the time on Apple TV devices. Nevertheless, Fubo is finally bringing the feature to select Roku […]

The Saudi Arabian sports scene is becoming an increasingly lucrative arena, and DAZN, the streaming giant backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, may have found a lifeline there. After years of significant financial losses, DAZN is exploring potential partnerships and expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The streaming platform's relationship with the Saudi Pro League […]

Fans of Ted Lasso may have reason to get excited, as there are growing whispers of the beloved show returning for more seasons. Jason Sudeikis, who stars as the affable Ted Lasso, is reportedly preparing to bring the character back. Actor Lloyd Griffith expressed his hopes for not just one, but multiple future seasons. After the third […]

It seems like some time ago there was a goalkeeping controversy at Arsenal between David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale. After the English goalkeeper conceded several mistakes, Mikel Arteta put his faith in the Spanish shot-stopper. It was not the smoothest of starts for Raya between the sticks at the Emirates. However, that faith has paid […]

Manchester United has been struggling mightily in the early stages of the 2024/25 season despite spending big on transfers again. In the summer, the Red Devils brought in five players that cost around or more than $50 million. The jury is still out on some of those players, including the injured Leny Yoro. Additionally, Noussair […]

Barcelona will have to play an upcoming Champions League match without fans in the stands. UEFA has officially barred the Catalan club from selling tickets to their next away game in the competition. Barca, however, plays their next two fixtures in the tournament at home. This means that the fan ban will not be in […]

Manchester United officials have a fairly massive dilemma on their hands at the moment as candidates line up to replace manager Erik ten Hag. After enduring one of their worst Premier League campaigns last year, the club has once again started slowly this season. The Red Devils currently sit 13th in the English top-flight standings […]

Manchester City defender John Stones has proclaimed that he is ready to fill the void in midfield left by the injured Rodri. The Spain international was recently forced off of the pitch during a contentious matchup with Arsenal. City officials then took their time to reveal the extent of the setback. Nevertheless, manager Pep Guardiola […]

Editor's note: Since World Soccer Talk writer Michel Sakr is based in Beirut, Lebanon, we asked him to share his unique perspective on what life is like there. Even though sport is a much lower priority at times like these, Michel addresses the role that soccer plays in Lebanon. The drums of war have been […]

The Swiss Model has drastically shaken up the UEFA Champions League, and the Leagues Cup may be able to learn something from it. For reference, the Swiss Model eliminated the traditional group-stage games in the UEFA Champions League. Rather than eight groups of four teams playing each other twice, there is one connected league. Thirty-six […]

Soccer has developed a reputation as being a largely money-driven sport as club owners and organizers hunt for profit. Over the last several years, there have been more tournaments and games across the globe. More teams have more access to playing in contests, which puts stress on players and more money in organizers’ pockets. The […]

Kyoung-rok Choi has followed in the footsteps of Koreans in the Bundesliga like Bum Kun Cha and Heung Min Son. Choi made his 2. Bundesliga debut for St. Pauli's first team in April 2015 in a match against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Choi scored a brace within the first 16 minutes of the game. In May 2018, […]

LaLiga has long aimed to stage official league games abroad, particularly in the USA, in a bid to expand its global reach. However, despite several attempts, the Spanish soccer league continues to face significant hurdles; primarily from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Spanish courts. Recent events indicate that there have been some improvements. […]

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, […]