World Soccer Talk

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. […]

CBS has turned the UEFA Champions League into one of the most entertaining leagues, and much of that is thanks to its studio work. With a talented panel of analysts led by host Kate Abdo, UEFA Champions League Today has become one of the best soccer coverage shows in the United States. Now entering its […]

Disney is attempting to attract more users to their streaming service by offering a fairly significant promotional discount. Since its launch nearly five years ago, Disney+ has remained one of the most popular on-demand, over-the-top services in the world. In fact, the company is now the third-most used streaming service. Despite this, rivals Netflix and […]

Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]

As Argentina moves forward after its historic success in recent years, head coach Lionel Scaloni faces the difficult task of planning for life without some of the team's most iconic players. In a recent interview, Scaloni acknowledged the immense challenge of filling the void left by Di Maria’s retirement from international soccer and the unique […]

Real Madrid have come under scrutiny due to accusations of financial misconduct and environmental infractions. This comes in regard to the use of public funds and noise pollution at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Now, a former Supreme Court judge has publicly criticized the club’s financial dealings and the environmental impact of its activities. […]

Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season ahead of Real Madrid has been one of the key European stories. The Catalan side has five wins from five games and an impressive tally of 17 goals. Amid the team’s strong collective performance, one player has stood out above the rest: Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old prodigy […]

FIFA has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to better understand concussions within the sport. "Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk" will essentially highlight the risks of concussions, while also providing informational resources to soccer players. The initiative will include those at the top of the professional ladder down 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 […]

Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]

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, […]