Media giants battle for Women's World Cup 2027 US TV rights

This summer’s edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is the last in the current US TV rights deal. FOX Sports picked up the rights to the 2015 tournament, airing both that and 2019. There is growing speculation that the 2027 tournament will be in North America. That tournament will not be in a bundle […]

Amazon Prime Video is set to release That Peter Crouch Film, a new documentary highlighting the former England striker’s career, sharing insights on his life-defining moments, struggles, and success. The UK Original documentary film will be available for fans from June 22nd, 2023. From being jeered by fans during his professional debut to meeting his […]

As ESPN seeks additional forms of revenue, the rumored standalone app that will stream the ESPN TV channel has a potential price. Disney CEO Bob Iger called the shift to streaming "inevitable," and the development of ESPN on streaming is a part of due course. Initially, this service, which is different than ESPN+, did not […]

Primetime network TV used to be the be-all and end-all of broadcasting relevance in the US. But Americans, especially younger viewers, have been watching less traditional TV for years. And the drop-off has only increased recently. Primetime is usually considered to be from 8:00-11:00 PM locally, and this includes many major sports events. Major soccer […]

As the 2022/23 Premier League season comes to an end, final financial packages are being divided between the clubs. Broadcasting revenue and prize money account for a huge chunk of change in the English top flight. In fact, more than $3 billion is set to be divvied up between the 20 teams. This includes the […]

Julian Nagelsmann is in talks with French giants PSG about taking over as manager, and Thierry Henry could be joining. The former Bayern Munich boss has been out of a job since the Germans sacked him. Since then, Chelsea and Tottenham both hovered to attract the German to the Premier League. However, both appear to […]

Leeds United and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams could see a loan next season to a club in the top flight. That does not necessarily mean the Premier League. For example, Serie A outfit AC Milan has an interest in the American engine in midfield. Football Insider reports Leeds would want a loan to make his […]

PSG is making a massive overhaul this summer, and that includes the acquisition of Manuel Ugarte and Marco Asensio. Ugarte, a hot commodity in the transfer market, is Sporting's young midfielder that featured in Uruguay's 2022 World Cup squad. Asensio is, of course, a well-known talent from Real Madrid who has over 200 appearances with […]

Gabri Veiga scored a fine brace as Celta Vigo beat Barcelona 2-1 on the final day of the La Liga season. The victory ensured that Celta secured their status in the top flight for another season. The hosts dominated the game against the newly crowned champions as they weathered an early scare when Franck Kessie […]

Amazon Prime Video is set to release That Peter Crouch Film, a new documentary highlighting the former England striker’s career, sharing insights on his life-defining moments, struggles, and success. The UK Original documentary film will be available for fans from June 22nd, 2023. From being jeered by fans during his professional debut to meeting his […]

Some celebrities only don Premier League support when it looks cool. Kim Kardashian may show up at the Emirates to watch Arsenal. She was not there when Arsene Wenger was slugging away to keep Arsenal's consecutive appearances in the UEFA Champions League alive. Snoop Dogg has worn the kit of just about every club in […]

Brazil loves to dance, and it's only natural that their representatives at the World Cup would dance as well. Richarlison's signature Dança do Pombo, Paqueta's fancy footwork, and Vinicius' hip shakes have all gone viral over social media, so it makes sense that Brazilian songs have risen in popularity thanks to the Brazilian national team. […]

As Jose Mourinho hounded down Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League Final loss to Sevilla, he started a wave of dismal behavior coming out of the Roma supporter base. The Portuguese manager, losing his first European final, waited for the English referee in the garage after the contest. It was truly disgusting behavior. Worse off, […]

JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast about CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans is presented by Sling. We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City – if they win – will have […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast about the MLS Season Pass statement from Apple is presented by Sling. This week, Apple finally broke its silence about MLS Season Pass. In its attempts to get soccer fans (and journalists) off Apple's backs who are asking probing questions about how the service is doing, the […]

JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Bundesliga gets no luck in breaking Bayern dominance, is presented by Sling. The last time a Bundesliga club other than Bayern Munich won the title was when GolTV had the rights to broadcast games in the United States. During the time that FOX Sports and ESPN+ have had […]