World Soccer Talk

'United Passions' is a brand-new film about the founding and history of FIFA, soccer's top governing body. The major motion-picture features stars Tim Roth, Gerard Depardieu and Sam Neill. Based on the trailer for the film (see below), it's a sweeping story that ranges from a period piece (when FIFA was founded) to a mystery […]

Congratulations to Arsenal FC on winning the 2013/14 FA Cup Final. In typical Arsenal style, the Gunners didn't make it easy after Hull City deservedly scored two early goals to give the Arsenal players, manager and supporters a shock to the system. But the Gunners bounced back after an exquisite free kick from Santi Cazorla […]

Gerardo Martino has stepped down as manager of FC Barcelona. According to a brief statement issued by Barcelona, Martino will leave the club by mutual constent. The decision was made shortly after Atletico Madrid tied Barcelona 1-1 at Camp Nou, which was enough to help Atleti win the 2013/14 La Liga title. Gerardo Martino, nicknamed […]

Arsenal face Hull in the FA Cup final today in a bid to end their 9 year wait for a trophy. FATV spoke to Arsenal stalwart defender Laurent Koscielny on his excitement, the desire to win this trophy, the talent of Sagbo and playing at Wembley. Koscielny discusses what Arsenal will need to do in […]

The winners of the 2013-14 FA Cup will lift a brand new trophy at Wembley today – only the third edition of the world's most famous domestic Cup. The 2014 trophy will replace the 1992 edition, which in turn replaced the first iteration of the current design in 1911. Made by silversmiths Thomas Lyte of […]

When Luca Caioli writes a book about a player, it is not your average biography. What you can expect is a well written, well researched look at his subject. His most recent book Neymar looks at this young superstar with a thoroughness that shows his development into arguably the best Brazilian soccer player of his time. […]

England's pinball wizard Jack Wilshere is ready to unleash his skills at World Cup 2014, as well as risking everything on the pitch as can be seen in the video below where Super Jacky Wilshere scores a goal against the odds. The video is part of a three-part series released thus far, which also features […]

As the curtains falls on the 2013/2014 Premier League season, many fans and pundits have been left to catch their breath after what has been an enthralling year packed with drama at both ends of the table. The battle for the title and to avoid relegation went right down to the wire in a season […]

Former soccer player Kwame Darko has released a song entitled "Bet They See Me Now (USA Soccer Mix)," which is in support of the US Men's National soccer team who will be heading to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Darko, who played for the University of Maryland soccer team in college, was born and raised […]

The World Cup is inching ever nearer, and there are plenty of betting markets for punters to get involved with over the month long tournament. A lot of focus will be on the Golden Ball winner (player of the tournament) with the best players in the world vying to join a list of winners that […]

Photos of Manchester City's home shirt for the 2014/15 season have been leaked on the Internet. The Premier League champions will be wearing a new sky blue shirt with navy blue trim. The biggest differences in the shirt design are the unusual collar design (which is being termed a Johnny Collar). Inside the back of […]

There are teams that have stars. You know them. You watch them. Their names are synonymous with their clubs. Real Madrid and Ronaldo; Barcelona and Messi, just to name two. Last year when the Red Bulls announced their lineup just after the National Anthem and moments before the match officially started, only the first names […]

Arsenal and England attacking midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain stars in a new video from Nike featuring commentary from Clive Tyldesley. In the video, The Ox has to dribble past a creature with tentacles as he tries to score for England against Brazil. It's the second in a series of videos from Nike. The first one features […]

In Turin, Benfica and Sevilla will battle it out today to decide who will be the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League champion. Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for matches being shown in the US (commentators are listed in parenthesis): Benfica vs Sevilla (Europa League Final), 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go Before, during or after today’s matches, join the […]

It's awards season in the world of football and while the outstanding efforts of the likes of Luis Suarez, Yaya Toure and Adam Lallana are being duly recognized, some players are being somewhat forgotten. Here we take a look at those players who can count themselves unlucky not to have received more accolades after a […]