World Soccer Talk

Bild magazine in Germany is reporting that Manchester United are closing in on signing Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after tabling a "mega offer." Ferguson has already said that United won't be signing anyone in the January transfer window, so whether the story is true or not remains to be seen. A summer transfer signing seems more […]

According to a newspaper report that quotes a Stamford Bridge insider, Frank Lampard has been told by Chelsea that he won't be a part of the club's future. Despite making his 500th league appearance start last week where he celebrated with a goal, the Chelsea veteran has been told that he'll be sold in the […]

Today Tottenham Hotspur supporters could be waking up to a brilliant Christmas present or an early April Fool's Day present. A respected Italian journalist has revealed that Inter Milan and Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder will be joining Tottenham in the January transfer window. We'll find out soon whether the report is true or not. But […]

The FA has wisely decided not to take action against Swansea captain Ashley Williams for his clearance yesterday that hit Robin van Persie's head. The incident happened after van Persie was fouled on the edge of the penalty area by Nathan Dyer. Sir Alex Ferguson, perhaps in a move to turn the public's attention away […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Chelsea's David Luiz reinvents himself as Fulham Road's Socrates — The Guardian Stoke City has the best defense in Europe says Andre Villas-Boas — The Guardian Robin van Persie could have been killed says Alex Ferguson — Manchester Evening News Ferguson has called on the FA to ban Ashley Williams […]

The big story of the day today, other than the astonishing poor refereeing in the West Ham-Everton and Manchester City-Reading matches (no, Carlton Cole shouldn't have been sent off, and yes Gareth Barry fouled the Reading defender), is that Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is on the verge of a £3 million move from Stamford Bridge […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Rafael Benítez drops Real Madrid hint for his options after Chelsea — The Guardian Ryan Giggs can play for Manchester United for another two years, says Sir Alex Ferguson — The Telegraph Sol Campbell says it is too easy to win England caps — BBC Sport Roberto Mancini sets […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he won't celebrate if (or when) he scores against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League games scheduled for February and March. That's a smart move by Ronaldo considering that Sir Alex Ferguson and his coaching staff is one of the main reasons why Ronaldo matured into one of the […]

The draw for the final round of 32 teams in the 2012-13 Europa League has been made. Tottenham Hotspur has a tricky tie against Lyon. Newcastle United will travel to Eastern Europe to play Metalist, while Chelsea plays Sparta Prague and Liverpool faces Zenit St. Petersburg. Just as the UEFA Champions League draw earlier in […]

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova will undergo surgery today on a saliva gland and will be out of action for around six weeks while he is treated for cancer with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The club have moved swiftly to appoint his assistant manager Jordi Roura as the temporary manager of the side until Vilanova is fit […]

England wunderkind Raheem Sterling has signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool, which will keep the left winger at Anfield until 2017. While Sterling has yet to reach his full potential, the signing of the young star is certainly a coup for Liverpool and will definitely help the club in the future. Here are tonight's […]

Leeds United and Chelsea has traditionally been one of the big rivalries in English football both on and off the pitch. On the pitch, there are lots of memories of the two teams who battled each other during the early 70s to become the best team in England. Off the pitch, the supporters from Leeds […]

Fascinating quotes today from Sir Alex Ferguson hot on the heels of several interviews and classes he did at Harvard University where the football professor shared many secrets of his success of his managerial career — everything from dealing with top stars, what he says to players who are not named in the starting line-up, […]

Either Sir Alex Ferguson is playing mind games leading up to the January transfer window or he's trying to manage the expectations of the fans. Either way, the Manchester United boss has come out today and ruled out any new signings in the January transfer window, saying there is no real value. Based on Manchester […]

Today's final match of Premier League gameweek 17 features two teams, yet again, who are desperate for a win. Arsenal desperately needs a win to shake off the immense pressure the manager and players have had on their backs from the fans, critics and the press. Reading, on the other hand, need a win to […]