World Soccer Talk

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho celebrated Chelsea's decisive goal against Paris Saint-Germain by running down the touchline and celebrating with his players. With Chelsea leading 1-0 (but losing 2-3 on aggregate) after Andre Schurrle scored for the Blues in the first half, the clock was running down near the end with just minutes to go. Chelsea […]

USA Today Sports today launched a special World Cup 2014 magazine to commemorate this summer's soccer tournament. The 100-page special issue hits newsstands in the United States on April 7, and features previews of each of the 32 teams as well as 8 groups, in addition to interviews with USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, ESPN's […]

Chelsea have unveiled their home shirt for the 2014/15 season, as part of their "Forever Blue" campaign. The launch is accompanied by a video in which five Chelsea players are captured in their favorite Chelsea moment and immortalized in unique sculptures. Narrated by manager, Jose Mourinho, the video references iconic goals, saves and celebrations that […]

Very often, European football teams treat the Europa League as an inconvenient afterthought. It’s a competition frequently used to give squad players and youngsters a run out, while a team’s stars put their feet up and relax ahead of more pressing domestic matters. It’s no surprise. The Europa League is a gruelling competition, which throws […]

In his post-match interview, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho described the goals that his team conceded in the 3-1 loss to Paris Saint Germain as sloppy and ridiculous. Mourinho was disappointed with the poor clearance that resulted in the first goal, the free kick that was conceded that led to the second goal (an own goal) […]

In both of the opening quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League tonight, the final scores were the same. The stage is now set for the second legs to be played next week, but if you missed the games or you want to watch the highlights again, watch below. Note that due to rights restrictions, the […]

In the first leg of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich, Wayne Rooney got Bastian Schweinsteiger sent off at Old Trafford after he dived to accentuate the late tackle by the German midfielder. The incident happened in the final few minutes of the game. Rooney dribbled to turn past Schweinsteiger. […]

USMNT's away jersey for World Cup 2014 is now available, and Nike have featured several celebrities in photoshoots to promote the launch of the shirt that will be worn by the USA team during 2014. The new away jersey has a modern crew-neck collar and consists of three bands representing the colors of the American […]

The French national team spectacularly imploded during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with Raymond Domenech's side crashing out of the tournament, bottom of Group A with a solitary point, as humiliation engulfed one of the most well respected footballing nations on the planet. Nicolas Anelka's expulsion from the squad following a bitter altercation with […]

The FA and Nike today unveiled England's home and away kits for World Cup 2014. According to The FA, the new home shirt is a pure and brilliant white with an engineered pinstripe in the fabric. White satin tape on the shoulders gives the jersey a distinctive shine. The Three Lions crest, meanwhile, has a […]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his team are focused on their next game, against West Ham United next Sunday and are taking it one game at a time, and are not thinking about the Reds game against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, April 13. In the post match interview, Rodgers said "We're just concentrating […]

Is this Arsenal's away shirt for next season? Last October, we shared with you a leaked photograph of the Arsenal home jersey that the club will wear in the 2014/15 season, designed by Puma. However, up until now, the Arsenal away shirt for the 2014/15 season has remained a mystery, but today's leaked photo of […]

Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea's Premier League title hopes are over after his side lost 1-0 against Crystal Palace on Saturday. In the post-match interview, Mourinho said that the title race is now out of his hands, while managing to also aim a dig at referee Chris Foy — who, Mourinho believes, may have cost […]

Ten years ago, Leeds United beat Manchester City in the Premier League. Since then, the fortunes of the two clubs have taken on a dramatic change with City becoming the richest club in the world while Leeds United are in a financial meltdown, with the club reportedly unable or unwilling to pay the wages of […]

The '2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil' video game launches on April 15, exclusively for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Fans get a two-month head start to try and lift the trophy themselves before the official tournament kicks off on June 12 in São Paulo. EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup includes the deepest set of […]