World Soccer Talk

Two big matches in the UEFA Champions League today involving Premier League teams. Arsenal has a chance to finish top of their group if they beat Olympiakos in Greece and if Schalke doesn't beat Montpellier. If both of those matches go Arsenal's way, then this will be a huge burden off Arsene Wenger's shoulders after […]

This is one of those videos that you have to see. You may hate it. You may love it. You may find it hilarious. You may it find it absolutely depressing. Two young British rappers — one a United supporter, the other one a City fan — mouth off in a war of words between the two, […]

Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton midfielder who collapsed on the pitch at White Hart LOld Trafford is the only stage big enough for Mourinhoane last season, has blamed his collapse on intensive training he was doing at the club. If true, it makes you wonder how closely Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on how […]

Arsene Wenger is under pressure at Arsenal and the cracks are beginning to appear after an unusually edgy and confrontational press conference in advance of Tuesday's Champions League match against Olympiakos. The Guardian's David Hytner reported that Wenger was unusually testy in England (before the team's flight to Greece) and in Greece (in the press […]

Newcastle United hosts Wigan Athletic tonight in a game under the lights from St. James' Park. Wigan will up against it against a Newcastle side desperate to win after several losses in a row. Before, during or after today's Premier League match, post your rants, raves, observations or comments below.

"Giving is good, playing is better" is the tagline of EA Sports' new TV commercial to promote FIFA 13 for Christmas. The 20 second TV commercial features Lionel Messi who is in for a quite a surprise at Christmas time. Order your copy of FIFA 13 to make sure it arrives before the holidays!

In this morning's British newspapers, many journalists are salivating over the rumors in the Spanish press that Jose Mourinho has reached an agreement to leave the club in June. While there hasn't been any official announcement from the Spanish giant, the timing of the rumor may possibly be manufactured to bring attention to a new […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Benitez admits he is 'not 100 per cent' sure he will last the whole season at Chelsea — The Mirror Andy Carroll out injured for two months at West Ham — The Mail Gareth Bale facing up to two weeks out — BBC Sport Manchester United's Anderson 'out for a […]

I almost fell out of my chair today when I read that Harry Redknapp said he may not spend in the January transfer window if QPR's survival hopes look doomed. Trust me, even though Redknapp said these words, this sounds like something straight out of the mouth of QPR owner Tony Fernandes. Not spending money […]

After a three month absence due to injury, Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva returns to Liverpool's squad for this weekend's match against Southampton. Anyone who watched the documentary Being Liverpool should feel a pinch of affection for Leiva, as he raced back to full recovery only to limp off in a match early in the season. The footballer […]

For a change, our lead story in tonight's Nightly EPL column is a feel-good story about soccer fans from around the world, including two Premier League footballers, who went on a mission to save Spanish club Real Oviedo from going out of existence. It's a wonderful story by Sid Lowe that's certainly worth reading. Here […]

Arsenal suffered another injury this season after defender Laurent Koscielny was taken off early in the match against Everton with a groin injury. The defender will be out until Christmas. Koscielny joins several other injured Arsenal players including Abou Diaby, Lukasz Fabianski and Andre Santos. Here are today's Premier League news headlines: Arsenal defender Laurent […]

Today's one of those rare days in the Premier League where we have eight matches being played at the same time. If you live in the United States, four of them will be on ESPN3.com (one of which is on ESPN2), one is on FOX Soccer and the remaining three will be on FOX Soccer […]

UEFA is considering scrapping the Europa League and expanding the Champions League from 32 to 64 teams. UEFA says it'll make a decision in 2014, but if the proposed move is approved, it could mean that 7 Premier League clubs will enter the Champions League instead of just the top four. That's great news for […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Roy Hodgson questions hunger & desire of young footballers making their way in the game — The Telegraph Fox Sports actively is positioning Fox Sports 1 to sports industry insiders — Sports Business Daily Rafael Benítez unsure if Fernando Torres can reclaim form for Chelsea — The Guardian Newcastle […]