World Soccer Talk

Gary Neville has some tough words for Manchester City supporters to swallow tonight, saying that the current Premier League title-holders have a long way to go to catch up with the Manchester United juggernaut — not just in the league this season, but in the long-term. "I think the feeling among the [City] players last […]

Controversial former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie has been dropped from The Telegraph newspaper after only writing one column. MacKenzie had his column published on Thursday in a role that The Telegraph billed as a regular gig. However, The Telegraph's football writer Henry Winter said it was a "one-off and won't be repeated." Kelvin MacKenzie was the editor of The Sun newspaper in […]

Manchester United have appointed an acoustic engineer to help improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. The move comes after many Manchester United supporters complained that even though supporters in the Stretford End make a tremendous amount of noise, very few fans at the other end of the ground can hear them. The acoustic engineer has […]

After Sir Alex Ferguson retires, he should consider being a professor in England or the United States, teaching a class on manipulating the media. He is that good. During today's press conference with Ferguson, the Manchester United manager was asked about the 6-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. Here's how the incident unfolded, according to The […]

Poor Scott Parker. The Tottenham midfielder had a golden opportunity to score for Tottenham Hotspur against Basel today in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, but somehow he managed to completely miss the net. Oh Scottie, what were you thinking?!

Three Premier League sides are in action today in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. All three first leg matches are being shown live on US television and/or Internet. Here's the schedule for today: Chelsea vs Rubin Kazan, 3pm, FOX Soccer, ESPN Deportes and FOX Soccer 2Go Spurs vs Basel, 3pm, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer […]

Everton manager David Moyes has set a target of reaching 60 points to secure European qualification. Everton currently has eight matches remaining this Premier League season for an opportunity to win 24 points. Everton sit in sixth position with 51 points, so nine points from their next eight games seem very do-able. First up for […]

Where will Rafa Benitez end up this summer? As a manager on the continent, or — as he thinks — managing a top club in the Premier League? I don't foresee any managerial changes this summer at any of the top 5 Premier League teams, so which team does he have his eyes on? Here […]

A new photo of England's new home shirt for 2013 has been leaked on the Internet, and this one is the clearest yet. This new photo — which is by far the best photo yet, more so than the previous leaked photos we saw here and here — shows the new England home shirt in […]

During Paolo Di Canio's press conference yesterday in Sunderland, the Italian manager was asked by BBC journalist Dan Roan whether he is a fascist or not. Di Canio refused to answer the question and, instead, said to ask Trevor Sinclair or Chris Powell about his character. Di Canio said the same thing in his Monday […]

Brendan Rodgers expects Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to remain at the club after this summer, according to an article in The Guardian newspaper. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has had his toughest season to date at Anfield, "[Reina]'s never been unsettled and our relationship is very strong. I have given him and a few of the senior boys […]

New close-ups have been leaked on the Internet of Liverpool's new home shirt for the 2013-14 season. The close-ups of Liverpool shirt are consistent with the shirt design we revealed in December. Plus, the new photos definitely lend some credibility to the shirt that appears to be the official one that will be revealed in […]

Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins says that Rafa Benitez is to blame for Ashley Cole's injury, which will keep the left back out of action for two weeks. Here's what Wilkins said to talkSport during his interview with the radio station: “[Ashley Cole] never played on Saturday at Southampton on Saturday, he plays 15 […]

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is stirring up some controversy today, saying that Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke forced Gunners manager Arsene Wenger to sell Nasri to City in 2011. In an interview with beIN SPORT, Nasri said "Wenger told me that, if Cesc [Fàbregas] left, I would stay but Kroenke wanted the money. The […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Rio Ferdinand offered new one-year deal at Manchester United — The Mail Roberto Mancini frustrated with Samir Nasri after Manchester City win — The Guardian Walter Winterbottom: The great guru born 100 years ago today — The Independent Liverpool put the squeeze on Villa with pressing performance says […]