World Soccer Talk

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 […]

Six members of the England national team may be forced out of the two Chelsea and Manchester City friendlies scheduled to be played in St Louis and New York City in late May. Since England's chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup are at risk after the national team drew against Montenegro last week, […]

"Desperation." "Must have it." "Need to keep our confidence high." "Must win game." These are the adjectives that were thrown at the New York Red Bulls as they started with two draws and two losses this season. But there was no loss of confidence with this side as they felt the bounces didn’t go their […]

Swansea City have set the buy-out clause to break Michael Laudrup's recently signed contract at a whopping £10 million, scaring off all but the richest suitors. With Laudrup flying high in his first season in the Premier League, you can only imagine that a club such as Real Madrid or Chelsea would be able to […]

The Football Association is investigating allegations of racist chanting against Rio and Anton Ferdinand from the San Marino game last week, but have found no evidence as of yet. The FA says it has no reason to doubt media reports of racist chanting, and will continue its investigation. A FA statement read, "We have made […]

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has done something that many young children always dream of doing. He's bought his own football club. Kompany has bought third division Belgian side FC Bleid, who currently sit 19th in the table. The Brussels side will be renamed, will have a new logo selected as well as new kits […]

What an amazing night down at the Estadio Azteca for the Stars and Stripes. Even though there wasn’t a magical goal that brought the entire stadium crumbling down you can definitely say that cracks in the armor on the greatest home field advantage on the planet are beginning to show. After a terrible second half […]