World Soccer Talk

The clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League match was full of surprises — shocking team selection changes by Brendan Rodgers followed by a surprisingly sound Liverpool performance against a misfiring Real Madrid team. Due to rights restrictions, the video is only playable in the United States. Watch the video highlights […]

The big news out of the UEFA Champions League today is Brendan Rodgers' team selection for Liverpool where a few key star players have been dropped from the starting squad in order to be rested for this weekend's clash against Chelsea. Gerrard, Balotelli, Sterling, Coutinho and Henderson are on the bench. Here are the TV listings […]

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher analyzed the Manchester derby in detail on Monday night during the latest episode of Monday Night Football on Sky Sports. The duo dissected the match, discussing who "the burglar" was in the match, where Manchester United's passing let them down, how Manchester City are doing a better job than United […]

Chelsea full back Cesar Azpilicueta was lauded as the best defender in the Premier League by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher this week during the Monday Night Football show on Sky Sports. Neville and Carra analyzed why they think the Spanish international is at the top of his game, and how much of a difference […]

Following Sunday's derby day defeat to Manchester City, a large section of the media have focused attention on the fact that Manchester United have now accumulated 13 points after ten games; the club's worst start to a domestic campaign since 1986. There have also been numerous links made between United's start under Louis van Gaal as compared to the club's […]

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet faces a stern test today to convince the club's supporters that he has the future of his team in his destiny after a series of poor results. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will hope to continue their good form under manager Neil Warnock. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Crystal […]

In a slap in the face to Nike, Puma has released a brand-new video that discusses how the German manufacturer has designed a jacket for manager Arsene Wenger that won't suffer the multitude of jacket malfunctions that the Arsenal manager had when his Gunners wore Nike apparel. As you can see from the video below, […]

After a thrilling Manchester derby with plenty of talking points and controversy, the second and final Premier League match of the day pits Aston Villa against Tottenham with both clubs desperate for a win in the league. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Aston Villa vs Spurs, 11am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live […]

The tables have turned in Manchester. There's no doubt any longer that Manchester City is the most powerful team in the city with a better team and more silverware in recent years. But the balance of power can shift, even for a few weeks, if Manchester United is able to get a hard fought victory […]

Today's episode of The 2 Robbies Football Show features a legendary guest — Tim Cahill of the New York Red Bulls, previously Everton and the scorer of THAT incredible goal for Australia. Listen live to The 2 Robbies Football Show beginning at 5pm ET on www.NBCSportsRadio.com (or via the player below). Both Robbie Earle and Robbie […]

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Saturday, November 1: Newcastle vs Liverpool, 8:45am, NBCSN and mun2 and NBC Sports Live Extra; Jim Proudfoot and Chris Waddle Chelsea vs QPR, 11am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra; Tony Jones and Tony Gale Arsenal vs Burnley, 11am, NBC Sports Live Extra; Ian Crocker and Dean Sturridge Everton […]

Here’s the line-up of commentators for this weekend’s Premier League matches: Saturday, November 1: Newcastle vs Liverpool, 8:45am, NBCSN and mun2 and NBC Sports Live Extra; Jim Proudfoot and Chris Waddle Chelsea vs QPR, 11am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra; Tony Jones and Tony Gale Arsenal vs Burnley, 11am, NBC Sports Live Extra; Ian Crocker and Dean Sturridge Everton […]

While Manchester United’s defense will be put to its biggest test this weekend against cross-city rivals Manchester City, the result of the derby could hinge on the battle of tactics between Louis van Gaal and Manuel Pellegrini. When Louis van Gaal assumed control of United this summer, the 63-year-old was coming off a successful World […]

With four of last season’s top eight to come in their next seven league games, Manchester United’s heroic comeback against Chelsea could be the start of a title challenge… or it could be another false dawn. United on a roll – win tickets to see them Last weekend’s comeback against Chelsea shows that Manchester United […]

The makers of the Football Manager computer game, from Sports Interactive and Sega Europe, have run the 2014 MLS Playoffs through its game to simulate who will be crowned 2014 MLS Cup champions. According to the data, the 2014 MLS Cup champions will be Seattle Sounders, led by Clint Dempsey. With one MLS Playoff game already completed […]