World Soccer Talk

After Spain's incredible and well-deserved 4-0 win against Italy yesterday, here's the final set of Euro 2012 news headlines. I hope you've enjoyed the daily news updates, served up every morning since late May. I've enjoyed being part of your daily ritual. If you've enjoyed them, please let me know if you're interested in having […]

Spain vs Italy 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Spain and Italy shirts With the news that Vicente Del Bosque has decided to start three strikers for Spain today, it sounds like we'll have a match in store. Will Del Bosque's late decision to play three strikers have a detrimental impact on Spain since they're not used to playing that system, […]

Euro 2012 has flown by so quickly, with so much quality on display except for a few quarter-finals that dragged on. Nevertheless, we're now here at the final. And the breaking news is that Vicente Del Bosque is going to name three strikers to start for Spain. We may now be in for a very […]

The news from UEFA's Michel Platini this morning is that the Euro 2020 tournament could be played across the European continent instead of within a host country. With Europe being such a relatively small continent and budget airfare being so inexpensive for fans to follow their team, I love the idea — which is rare […]

Southampton Football Club has unveiled their new home and away shirts for the 2012-13 season, in a season where we'll see the Saints back in the top flight. Unfortunately, I hate Southampton's new home shirt with a passion. Reason being is that Southampton (and shirt makers Umbro) have completely changed the home shirt design, so […]

During this brief respite before the final match of Euro 2012 that kicks off on Sunday, it's perfect timing to watch all 84 goals scored so far from Euro 2012. Seventy two of them have been scored during regulation time, while there are 12 from penalty kick shootouts. There have been some wonderful goals scored […]

West Ham United has unveiled their home shirt for the 2012-13 season. Just like Aston Villa, West Ham United's shirt is designed and manufactured by Italian kit designer Macron. In the case of West Ham United's home shirt, I think it looks classy. I especially like the new collar design, which looks very trendy. According […]

What a match yesterday between Italy and Germany, and what a performance by the Italian team — especially Mario Balotelli. Not surprisingly, Super Mario is the center of attention today in some of the Euro 2012 news headlines: Mario Balotelli dedicates Italy v Germany goals to mother — The Guardian Now Spain have entered the […]

Germany vs Italy 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Germany and Italy shirts Germany plays Italy today in the Euro 2012 semi-final, in a very highly anticipated game that will hopefully be much more exciting than yesterday's snoozefest (apart from the exciting penalty kick shootout). Good news for Italy. Chiellini is back, and will be playing as a left back for […]

There's a ton of Euro 2012 news today. Each of the following news headlines could be its own story on EPL Talk, so let's jump right into the day's news: Cristiano Ronaldo says coach told him to take fifth penalty — The Guardian Italy ready to gamble on former West Ham striker Alessandro Diamanti in […]

Portugal vs Spain 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Portugal and Spain shirts Iberian bragging rights are up for grabs today as Spain takes on Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final. The winner will play in Sunday's final. The loser will go home. There's so much on the line in this one. Will Spain move a step closer to winning a […]

Rio Ferdinand is at it again. Before the tournament, he was opening his big mouth. And now after the tournament, he's digging his own England grave by criticizing Roy Hodgson's England tactics and selections. With Hodgson in charge for the next World Cup, Ferdinand is essentially ending any chance of playing for England. Maybe he […]

Roy Hodgson has given an insight into his revolution that he'll be undertaking at England, now that he has more time to settle in to his position and to shape England's future. Before we get to the news, be sure to listen to the latest Euro Talk Podcast episodes to stay plugged in on all […]

A new photo has been leaked of Liverpool's third shirt for the 2012-13 season. Designed and manufactured by Warrior, Liverpool's new third shirt is dark purple with orange trim. The Liverpool crest, sponsor name and apparel logo, meanwhile, are a gold-yellow color. After a promising start by Warrior after they unveiled Liverpool's new home shirt, […]

Sunderland has unveiled their new away shirt for the 2012-13 season, as well as a new shirt sponsor. The new Sunderland away shirt is blue with cyan trim. The shirt sponsor, according to Sunderland's website, "aims to promote the continent's credentials as a key global business destination along with offering businesses across the North East […]