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Inter Milan has announced their 26-man squad for the team's preseason tour of the United States, which will include games in the International Champions Cup. Goalkeepers: Tommaso Berni, Juan Pablo Carrizo, Samir Handanovic Defenders: Marco Andreolli, Juan Jesus, Ibrahima Mbaye, Andrea Ranocchia, Matias Silvestre, Nemanja Vidic, Danilo D'Ambrosio, Dodo Midfielders: Jonathan, Saphir Taider, Yuto Nagatomo, Fredy Guarin, […]

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi is close to finalizing a three-year deal with MLS team New York City FC, which would see the 2010 World Cup winner team up with fellow Spaniard David Villa. Barcelona and MLS are trying to finalize the deal before Xavi is scheduled to return to Barcelona training on Thursday, according […]

Premier League champions Manchester City have revealed its 28-man squad for the 2014 International Champions Cup, where the English side will play at least 3 matches across the United States this summer. Among the stars featured that will feature in the second-annual tournament are Yaya Toure David Silva, Edin Dzeko and Joe Hart, as well […]

Despite Jose Mourinho saying that Chelsea's transfer window was over, it appears likely that Didier Drogba will return to Stamford Bridge for one final season before he retires as a footballer and goes into coaching. Drogba is currently a free agent after being released by Galatasaray. French newspaper L'Equipe reports that Drogba, 36, is likely […]

Tottenham Hotspur kicks off its preseason tour of the United States this afternoon with a friendly against Seattle Sounders in front of what is expected to be a huge crowd. On Monday, the Sounders announced that they had sold over 52,000 tickets for the game. And it's possible that it may end up being a […]

Hull City have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2014/15 season. Plus, an image has been leaked on the Internet featuring the away shirt the club will be wearing during the upcoming season. With shirts designed by Umbro, Hull City AFC will wear the home kit in the UEFA Europa League as well as […]

Germany defender Philipp Lahm announced his retirement from international soccer today, ending his international career on a high note with a World Cup medal after defeating Argentina on Sunday in Brazil. Lahm, who is versatile as a right back or defensive midfielder, will continue to play with his club Bayern Munich. Here's what the German captain […]

Tottenham Hotspur have officially unveiled their home and away shirts for the 2014/15 season. Inspired by former player and manager Bill Nicholson, the shirts mark the 10th anniversary of Nicholson's death. To honor him, the home shirt has the words "Echo of Glory" woven into them from one of Nicholson's famous quotes: 'It is better […]

Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle United and France defender Mathieu Debuchy in a £10million deal. Arsène Wenger said: “We are delighted to welcome Mathieu Debuchy to Arsenal Football Club. He has shown he can perform at the highest level with his club sides and also for France. He is a quality defender who […]

Liverpool has announced their squad for its US summer preseason tour. The club has named a 33-man squad, which will play in games in Boston, Chicago, New York, Charlotte and possibly Miami. The Reds will depart from John Lennon Airport in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon (July 20). The squad, led by captain Steven Gerrard, will […]

West Ham United have completed the signing of Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, subject to a successful work permit hearing. If West Ham gets clearance to sign the player, it'll be the fifth signing of the summer for the Hammers. Valencia has been signed on a five-year contract with West Ham paying £12million for the player […]

Congratulations to Germany on winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. After the first 90 minutes ended 0-0, the match went to extra time. In the second half of extra time, Mario Götze's goal was the difference in the match after he chested the ball into his path and […]

Mario Götze scored a sensational goal for Germany deep in the second half of extra time, to give Germany a 1-0 lead against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "That looked like golddust to the Germans" exclaimed ESPN commentator Ian Darke, after Germany put the ball into the back of the net. Watch the […]

This is it. The game we wait every four years for, and it'll be over in 90 minutes or more. Savor every moment. And share your observations, rants and raves in the comments section below with fellow World Soccer Talk readers from around the world. Germany vs Argentina • English language: ABC and Watch ABC • Spanish […]

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