West Ham deals Tottenham its fourth loss in five games

CBS Sports has grown its soccer content in variety and scope since re-entering the soccer space in the summer of 2020. At that time, it took over broadcasting of the UEFA Champions League after Turner Sports decided it didn't want to continue televising the competition. Since then, the programming decisions CBS makes in soccer have […]

World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer sat down with Micah Richards in Miami to catch up with him about his broadcast career, and the fit with CBS Sports/Paramount+. Here's our Micah Richards interview. When CBS Sports began broadcasting UEFA Champions League matches in the summer of 2020, they introduced Micah Richards to an American […]

Sky Sports and TNT Sports have renewed packages to broadcast the Premier League rights in the United Kingdom on a four-year deal. In total, the duo will have live broadcasts of 270 games each season from 2025/26 through 2028/29. Reports indicate the total Sky Sports and TNT are paying is just shy of $8.5 billion. […]

Fans of the English Premier League have the blessing of a full slate of midweek contests. After a hectic weekend in matchday 14, the festive season truly kicks in with 10 games Tuesday through Thursday for matchday 15. It could be a pivotal week, too, as clubs either look to keep form rolling or find […]

Streaming service competitors Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon become available in a bundle. The bundle would allow subscribers to gain access to the two platforms at a reduced cost. Currently, Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. Paramount+ is slightly cheaper at $5.99 per month. There is also an ad-free option for Paramount+ that is […]

Newcastle is asking their loyal fanbase for input regarding St James' Park. The club has seen a drastic surge in ticketing demand in recent months. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) officially completed a majority takeover of the Magpies in the fall of 2021. Since then, the club has risen in the Premier League standings […]

The promising son of the renowned striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Vincent Ibrahimovic, is causing quite a stir in Swedish soccer right now. The younger son of the former striker was summoned to participate in the U15 national team's training. Like his famous father before him, Vincent is a member of the AC Milan youth team and […]

A new era for women's soccer in North America is set to kick off early next Spring. The first-ever CONCACAF W Gold Cup will take place in California and Texas, and the draw will be staged on December 11 to get things rolling. 12 teams to compete in the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup The […]

Italian authorities are looking for the harshest possible ban for Paul Pogba and his doping allegations. Recent reports claim that the prosecutor's office wants the Juventus midfielder to be banned for four years. This is the maximum sentence a player can be suspended for under current Italian laws. Pogba previously failed two separate drug tests […]

A dismal run of form from Tottenham Hotspur worsened on Thursday as West Ham defeated the north London side, 2-1. Despite an early goal from Cristian Romero to give Spurs the lead, West Ham battled back with a pair of second-half goals to take all three points. Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse were on the […]

The home strip for England's 2024 campaign was recently leaked, and now we've got a peak at the away option. The Euro 2024 away kit for England is definitely a shocking look for the Three Lions. Royal purple! While the home shirt for England is a much more traditional affair, this away top is a […]

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Iconic soccer kits pop out in the annals of the game. Whether it be for flashy patterns, elite players that wore them, or historic moments, seeing a certain jersey can spark memories of the past in soccer fans. This applies to both national teams and club teams, too. People pay homage to national teams and […]

North and South America are coming together in 2024 for the Copa América tournament. But soccer on the American continent is normally divided into two main regions. The confederations of CONMEBOL and CONCACAF oversee and organize the game in South and North America, respectively. When it comes to the international game, each region has its […]

When the Copa America comes to the United States in the summer of 2024, there are certain favorites. Argentina is the defending champion, and Lionel Messi remains in the fold. That means Argentina has a great chance to win another South American crown. Brazil is always a favorite in any competition it plays in, so […]

A deep dive into whether the popularity of soccer is growing or shrinking in the United States at the same time that the English Premier League has cemented its place as THE soccer league in this country. What can LaLiga, MLS, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga do to catch up with the Premier […]

When it comes to watching soccer, if a league isn't on television, does it make a sound? We discuss this topic in light of the new media deals announced for NWSL and USL, which begs the question about other leagues who are struggling with the same question, namely Major League Soccer (with MLS Season Pass) […]

Is VAR ruining the Premier League? In a game that is so simple, VAR has made the sport more complicated. It has removed a lot of enjoyment from the game and has made it more tedious to watch when VAR gets involved. As such, hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris discuss how VAR is ruining […]

In this episode, we discuss whether CBS Sports could do a better job of covering the Premier League than NBC Sports does, Kartik discusses what he discovered about world soccer from traveling to Turkey, and what other soccer coverage we've been seeking out to fill the void. We also discuss what's missing from CBS Sports' […]