World Soccer Talk

Spain vs Italy: Noon ET TV schedule Buy Spain and Italy shirts Spain against Italy is one of the classic battles in world soccer. Both teams have had their fair share of glory including World Cup trophies, and both Mediterranean countries hate to lose to each other. Thus, the stage is set for an intriguing clash between Spain and […]

In the story that refuses to die, Roy Hodgson came out on the offensive yesterday and gave more reasons why Rio Ferdinand was not selected for the England team at Euro 2012. England's game against France can't come soon enough, so we — as a public and media — can move on to a different […]

Germany is always a joy to watch. They're a well-respected team around the globe, and play with such a purpose and confidence that is lacking in other teams (cough, cough, England). In their opening Euro 2012 game today, they come up against a Portugal side that has been a shambles in the friendlies before the […]

Netherlands vs Denmark: Noon ET kick-off TV schedule Buy Holland and Denmark shirts It's time for Holland and Denmark to do their talking on the pitch today. In the past several weeks, there has been so many questions about the Dutch team, in particular, but today is their day to prove what they're made of. Equally, the same applies to […]

The big news out of the England camp this morning is a story that has nothing to do with the 23-man squad. Rio Ferdinand has opened his big mouth again, saying that he doesn't think he'll get a chance to play for England while Hodgson is manager. When will this man learn to shut up? […]

Following ESPN's very successful and creative set of posters to commemorate World Cup 2010, ESPN has launched a set of posters for Euro 2012. The beautiful set of posters were created by The Concept Farm with Robert Broadbent as the designer and Creative Direction by John Gellos. The posters are promotional, and not for sale. […]

Russia vs Czech Republic: 2:45pm ET kick-off TV schedule Buy Russia and Czech Republic shirts The second match of Euro 2012 kicks off with Russia playing against Czech Republic, in the second match of Group A. After an eventful Group A match between Poland and Greece, both Russia and Czech Republic will be hoping to get crucial points to […]

Poland vs Greece: Noon ET kick-off TV schedule Buy Poland and Greece shirts The opening match of the Euro 2012 tournament features co-host country Poland at home against Greece, in Warsaw, Poland. The anticipation is building for a fever pitch match. However, don't be surprised if we get a draw to open the tournament, which […]

The countdown is over. We're just hours away from the start of Euro 2012, so here's the latest news to keep you updated. Poland manager says Robert Lewandowski is 'going to Manchester United' — The Guardian UEFA has 'No plans' to investigate racist chants against Holland — The Guardian adidas launch new Tumblr website to provide fans […]

There's no doubt about it. The new gameplay videos and enhancements to PES 2013 are impressive. They're turning heads, getting people to mutter (under their breaths) that perhaps PES 2013 may be better than FIFA 13 this year. It's too early to tell, but the early indications are that PES 2013 will give FIFA 13 […]

EA Sports has released a video interview with FIFA 13 producers David Rutter and Santiago Jaramillo. During the interview, the duo discuss a number of topics including new gameplay features, the first-touch attacking AI control, and changes to the Football Club. Feel free to post your feedback regarding the changes in the comments section below. […]

Chelsea has officially unveiled their away shirt for the 2012-13 season. Designed and manufactured by Adidas, Chelsea has gone French. The white kit with blue diagonal stripe is reminiscent of Marseille. According to the club website, "The strip is a modern design with a classic twist, featuring a light aqua diagonal flash across the main […]

We're just one day away from Euro 2012. I don't know about you, but I can't wait! Here's the latest Euro 2012 headlines of the day: England's Jermain Defoe returns home after death of father — The Guardian UEFA says players will be yellow carded if they walk off the pitch after being racially abused — Sky […]

Aston Villa has given us a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their new home and away shirts for the 2012-13 season. The new kit manufacturer for Aston Villa is Macron, the Italian company who has taken over from Villa's previous kit manufacturer, Nike. While the videos above and below don't reveal what the Aston […]

Two days to go until Euro 2012 kicks off, and there's a ton of news to report this morning: John Terry misses training in race to be fit for England's opener against France — The Telegraph Ukraine struggle after 10 players are hit by stomach bug — The Guardian A close-up look at Panini's Euro […]