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Which Premier League clubs do Hollywood celebrities follow?

Some celebrities only don Premier League support when it looks cool. Kim Kardashian may show up at the Emirates to watch Arsenal. She was not there when Arsene Wenger was slugging away to keep Arsenal's consecutive appearances in the UEFA Champions League alive. Snoop Dogg has worn the kit of just about every club in […]

Brazil

/ 2 days ago

Funk carioca music leaks into the soccer culture of Brazil

Brazil loves to dance, and it's only natural that their representatives at the World Cup would dance as well. Richarlison's signature Dança do Pombo, Paqueta's fancy footwork, and Vinicius' hip shakes have all gone viral over social media, so it makes sense that Brazilian songs have risen in popularity thanks to the Brazilian national team. […]

AS Roma

/ 3 days ago

Jose Mourinho deserves suspension after Europa League row

As Jose Mourinho hounded down Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League Final loss to Sevilla, he started a wave of dismal behavior coming out of the Roma supporter base. The Portuguese manager, losing his first European final, waited for the English referee in the garage after the contest. It was truly disgusting behavior. Worse off, […]

Burnley

/ 3 days ago

JJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe

JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4 days ago

How Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL

When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

Bay FC

/ 4 days ago

Bay FC unveiled as latest NWSL team

The National Women's Soccer League will be adding a San Francisco Bay Area team in 2024, and now we know what it will be called – Bay FC. The name "Bay Football Club" was unveiled alongside the team branding Thursday. Notably, the club includes USWNT alumni Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton, Leslie Osborne and Aly Wagner […]

AC Milan

/ 4 days ago

AC Milan 23/24 kit blends modernity with tradition

The AC Milan 23/34 has been released onto the world, and it's a slick new variation of an iconic shirt. Per the club, the new top is "Inspired by the city of Milan and the unstoppable spirit of its people." It delivers on the traditional Rossoneri red and black look, but rendered in a series […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 6 days ago

Discover how NBC Sports saved its Premier League deal

Now the 2022/23 season has ended, the first year of the six-year NBC Premier League TV deal is over. That agreement runs through the end of the 2027/28 season. But things could have been so different. For the first time, we now know how perilously close NBC was to the end of its Premier League […]

CBS Sports

/ 9 days ago

Poppy Miller calls CBS Sports Golazo Network a necessity

Poppy Miller serves a number of roles for CBS in its soccer coverage both on Paramount+ and the Golazo Network. The host and presenter may be more known for her work with Serie A. There, she works alongside Matteo Bonetti, Marco Messina and Mike Grella to cover Serie A. Yet, her knowledge of the sport […]

Arsenal

/ 10 days ago

Arsenal releases official 2023/24 home kit

First glimpsed in leaks in late March, the Arsenal 2023/24 kit is officially here. The Gunners released its latest home shirt today. Both the men's and women's clubs will wear the shirt in the upcoming 2023/24 season. The new top will debut in the both teams' finales in the Premier League and Super League seasons […]

Chelsea

/ 14 days ago

Wrexham, Chelsea tickets on sale for open training in N. Carolina

Ahead of their friendly at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC, Wrexham and Chelsea have organized open training sessions. This allows American fans to see both teams up close and personal in a more relaxed setting than a game. The training session is the evening before July 19's game. WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, […]