latest articles by Zach Lowy
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/ 13 days agoThomas Hitzlsperger opens up on the struggle to stay at soccer’s elite level: ‘Suddenly you are just a number 20 on the roster’
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, former German soccer player Thomas Hitzlsperger opened up about the evolution of the game and the struggle to maintain a peak performance level.
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/ 21 days agoSerie A summer transfers 2026: Milan and Juventus top the spending charts
Serie A clubs experienced heavy activity during the summer transfer window, with AC Milan and Juventus leading all Italian teams in total spending. Here are the most significant moves from across the league.
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/ 43 days agoYan Diomande’s former coach on why he can be a superstar at Real Madrid
Yan Diomande is the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history, but his career trajectory could have been drastically different if not for the developmental guidance of coach Todd Eason at Florida's DME Academy.
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/ 54 days agoWorld Cup 2026: Which countries have changed managers?
A full breakdown of the 17 managerial changes following the 2026 World Cup, featured by high-profile appointments like Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp.
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/ 114 days agoAlexi Lalas exclusive: On the 2026 World Cup and why modern players risk becoming ‘complacent’
US soccer icon Alexi Lalas talks exclusively to World Soccer Talk about the growth of the game in the United States, his fears over player complacency, and his outlook for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 138 days agoPSG vs Arsenal: Top 3 battles to watch in the Champions League final
Defending champions PSG face Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final. We break down the three tactical battles that will decide who conquers Europe in Budapest.
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/ 141 days agoFelipe Martins exclusive: “The reality is that after you retire… people just disappear”
MLS veteran Felipe Martins talks exclusively to World Soccer Talk about the "difficult process" of retirement, his battle with a heart defect, and his new role at The Island F.C.
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/ 145 days agoFrom the Premier League to Montserrat: The extraordinary journey of Neil Cox
In an exclusive interview, Neil Cox discusses his rise from Scunthorpe to Aston Villa, his infamous fallout with Fabrizio Ravanelli, and coaching Montserrat during World Cup 2026 qualifying.
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/ 162 days agoGustavo Poyet exclusive: ‘Always playing offensive football, that started with me’ at Brighton
Uruguayan legend Gus Poyet talks exclusively to World Soccer Talk about his career at Chelsea and Spurs, creating the modern identity of Brighton, and his readiness to return to the dugout after winning titles in South Korea.
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/ 167 days agoChampions League exit reveals an ugly truth for Real Madrid
Is Kylian Mbappe a curse for Real Madrid? Following their aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich, Los Blancos face a managerial crisis and a squad regression that Florentino Perez must answer for.
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/ 172 days agoJens Petter Hauge on Norway’s World Cup 2026 chances: ‘I think everything is up for grabs for us’
Norway star Jens Petter Hauge discusses his journey from AC Milan to Bodø/Glimt and his confidence heading into the World Cup 2026 as Norway returns to the global stage.
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/ 176 days agoWorld Cup 2026: Portugal face Cristiano Ronaldo conundrum
Portugal must decide how Cristiano Ronaldo fits into their 2026 World Cup plans. At 41, can he still make a significant impact, or should he take a different role?
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/ 197 days agoKeinan Davis exclusive: ‘I just want to focus on Udinese and build the foundation of my body’
Udinese striker Keinan Davis talks exclusively to World Soccer Talk about his journey from Aston Villa to Italy, saving his club from relegation, and competing at the top of the Serie A scoring charts.
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/ 205 days agoThe Journey of an MLS pioneer: Brian Dunseth on seven teams, U.S. Open Cup glory, and Apple TV
MLS veteran and Apple TV commentator Brian Dunseth discusses his journey from being cut at age 12 to winning the U.S. Open Cup and balancing a manic broadcasting schedule with raising three soccer-playing sons.
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/ 212 days agoGuillermo Amor exclusive: The story of La Masia’s first true graduate
Guillermo Amor discusses his legendary career at FC Barcelona, his crucial goal in the 1990 Copa del Rey Final, and his journey from being La Masia's first graduate to managing in the A-League.