Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney declared on Thursday that he and his team-mates are "fighting" to save the job of embattled manager Louis van Gaal. British media reports claim Van Gaal is on the brink of the sack after a run of six games without victory and he stormed out of his weekly press conference […]

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has labelled the surprise leaders as the Premier League's Forrest Gump. Ranieri's side are in first place at Christmas just 12 months after being bottom of the table and the former Chelsea boss wants Leicester to maintain their pace at the top, likening their stamina to Tom Hanks' film character Forrest […]

Don Howe, a highly-respected former Arsenal player, manager and coach, died on Wednesday, aged 80. Howe won 23 caps for England and was also part of the national team for their two most successful tournaments in recent history, working as an assistant to both Bobby Robson and Terry Venables as they reached the semifinals of […]

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admitted on Wednesday it will be tough to continue his side's recent winning run over the hectic festive period. The Cherries have not been beaten since the beginning of November and followed up a shock 1-0 victory at Chelsea and 2-1 win at home to Manchester United with a 2-1 success […]

Our country's soccer fans and pundits have been arguing about so-called passport players since before we knew what a pundit was. It's been a talker since the days of Thomas Dooley and Earnie Stewart, the top US performers among the foreign-born set at a highly meaningful World Cup 1994. But old argument doesn't mean bad […]

Each game, we hear about the MLS attendance numbers at the stadium. However, on TV we notice the vast swath of empty seats at the stadium. Although, this may not apply to you Seattle, Orlando or NYCFC fans. Then you get your soccer geek on and check the boxscores for the game and see that […]

Manchester City planned to unveil its brand new crest on Saturday, December 26 (Boxing Day). In the past several days, the club has embarked on a marketing campaign with posters adorned throughout the streets of Manchester. However, its plans have been dealt a blow after the new crest has been leaked on the Internet by […]

France international Dimitri Payet is set to make his return from an ankle injury in the new year, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said on Wednesday. The former Marseille attacking midfielder was expected to be out until February after sustaining the injury in last month's 1-1 draw with Everton. But Bilic says the 28-year-old's recovery […]

Wilfried Bony has slammed Manuel Pellegrini for failing to start him in Manchester City's defeat at Premier League title rivals Arsenal. Ivory Coast striker Bony had scored three in four games while City's star forward Sergio Aguero was out with a heel injury. But Aguero was back for Monday's clash at the Emirates Stadium and […]

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal stormed out of his press conference today after journalists failed to apologize for the media speculation surrounding his job. Van Gaal began the press conference by asking, "Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologize to me? Nobody has that feeling? That's what I'm wondering." The under-fire […]

New Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has asked his underperforming players to "look in the mirror" and claims their future at the club is at risk if they don't up their game. The Dutchman has replaced Jose Mourinho but confirmed at a press conference on Wednesday it is only likely to be a short-term role. […]

NBC Sports Group and Univision posted record-breaking numbers in 2015 for its soccer coverage. Most of the impressive numbers below are a direct result of the increasing popularity of the Premier League and Liga MX to viewers in the United States. Here are the biggest eyeopening numbers for 2015: NBCSN NBCSN delivered: • It's best total […]

A consortium led by two US technology investors is negotiating to buy Everton Football Club for an estimated £200 million (272 million euros, $297 million), The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday. The report said the group had signed a preliminary agreement with owner and chairman Bill Kenwright and was checking the club's accounts with the […]

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has revealed he expects to be sidelined for six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury. Skrtel limped off in the first half of Liverpool's 3-0 defeat at Watford on Sunday and scans have revealed the Slovakia center back has a torn hamstring that will keep him out until February. Alongside a […]

The Premier League's bottom side Aston Villa need to win 10 matches to save themselves from relegation, manager Remi Garde said Tuesday. The Frenchman has yet to guide his side to a single Premier League victory since taking over from the sacked Tim Sherwood six games ago. Villa have not won since a 1-0 success […]