World Soccer Talk

Comcast's announcement this week that the media giant plans to spin off a string of cable TV channels, including USA Network, caught many by surprise. But while the television industry debates whether this is a smart move or not, a bigger question has emerged for soccer fans in the United States. How will this decision […]

In the 2024 Summer Olympics, Peacock unveiled its Multiview feature that is now coming to its Premier League coverage. The program allows fans to see up to four screens at once. During the Olympics, that was pivotal to keep track of all the events happening simultaneously across different venues. Users could select as many as […]

The deal between Apple and MLS to broadcast every game in the American top flight was always a risk. In 2023, MLS Commissioner Don Garber even admitted it. On one hand, removing MLS from regional sports networks as well as only offering a slim number of games on FOX Sports has produced underwhelming results. On […]

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the […]

The German Bundesliga may be going down a similar path as the EFL because of its partnership with American media agency Relevent. Currently, the German top flight has a rights deal with ESPN through the end of the 2025/26 season. Until then, all games are available on ESPN+ with a small handful of games also […]

Lamine Yamal's ankle injury is a major setback for Barcelona ahead of their Brest clash. While some players are returning to training, the overall injury situation remains a significant concern, forcing manager Hansi Flick to make tough choices for team selection and tactical approach.

Following a disappointing 1-1 draw in his managerial debut against Ipswich Town, Ruben Amorim called out a Manchester United player after the match.

After reports linked Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo with a potential move to Fenerbahce, coach Jose Mourinho swiftly dismissed the rumors.

Viktor Gyokeres has rebuffed approaches from both Arsenal and Manchester United, opting to stay with Sporting Club for now. While this doesn't preclude a future move, the high demand for his services this summer ensures any pursuing club will face stiff competition.

Manchester United's attempt to sign Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga has been met with a swift rejection from the player himself. While the club's interest was reported, the exorbitant cost and Camavinga's commitment to Real Madrid make a transfer highly unlikely, at least for now.

Bayern Munich has long been a powerhouse on and off the pitch in Germany. Through wealthy sponsorship deals with German giants such as Adidas, Deutsche Telekom, Allianz, and Audi, the Bavarian club has dominated German soccer with annual revenues of $895 million. In comparison, rival Bayer Leverkusen, last year’s winners of the Bundesliga title, has […]

The influence of America in Germany continues to expand at an enormous rate. So much so that American football is now the fastest-growing sport in Germany. Exhibit A of America’s influence in Europe is this past weekend’s game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers. Both teams played a regular-season NFL game in front […]

With growing player frustrations over an increasingly packed schedule and talk of strikes, FIFA’s Club World Cup is still set to begin this summer under an expanded format. But Gianni Infantino's latest trump card will attract viewers worldwide. His name is Lionel Messi. Although Infantino has criticized the infamous Super League for lacking competitiveness, the […]

The 2024 Ballon d'Or Ceremony crowned Barcelona as the best women's club in the world for the second year in a row. Additionally, Barcelona sensation Aitana Bonmatí claimed her second Ballon d'Or Femenin. Regardless of what one may have thought of the men's Ballon d'Or controversy, Bonmatí was a deserving recipient for the second year. […]

Real Madrid snubbed the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony in Paris, France. The decision comes In protest of Vinícius Júnior missing out on the biggest individual trophy in the world of soccer. The incident will go down as a lack of sportsmanship in the history of the famed club. No recipient on stage for Real Madrid's […]

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, […]