West Ham and Chelsea have been fined £40,000 and £50,000 respectively by the Football Association following last month's Barclays Premier League clash at Upton Park. Both clubs admitted misconduct charges of failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during West Ham's 2-1 win. The two clubs have also been severely warned as to their […]

Wayne Rooney stole the show at a WWE wrestling event on Monday night by 'slapping' Wade Barrett after he goaded him from inside the ring. Barrett, a Preston fan, has had a feud with Rooney ever since he accused the Manchester United and England captain of diving to win a penalty against North End in the […]

It may be hard to imagine now, but at one time the New York MetroStars and Red Bulls were the underdogs in their rivalry with DC United. While DC won trophies and became a model franchise in MLS, New York rebranded, cycled through high-profile coaches and players, and continuously underachieved considering the wealth and marketplace […]

Here are the ten things we learned from the second legs of the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals from this past weekend: 1. More Thrills This has been an unusually good postseason so far in MLS, and with four games back-to-back-to-back on Sunday, there were plenty more thrills and spills. There were enjoyable aspects […]

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is convinced manager Louis van Gaal will bring success to the club and urged fans to show patience. Supporters have begun to show dissent at the style of play the Dutchman has brought in at Old Trafford, and chants of "attack, attack, attack" were in evidence during Saturday's 2-0 win […]

Swansea have parted company with Spain forward Michu by mutual consent. The move had been expected since last summer when manager Garry Monk confirmed that the once-capped Spain international would not play for the Barclays Premier League club again, but talks over terminating the player's contract had dragged on until now, with both parties seeking to […]

Success spoils you. For fans of big clubs, this entitlement creeps in over time. You get used to winning games, claiming trophies most seasons, and it’s hard not to grumble when things don’t go exactly according to plan. For some, supporters that expectation of constant excellence starts to manifest itself as impatience. Dull 1-0 wins […]

Arsene Wenger believes the way Arsenal's depleted squad battled back to secure a 1-1 draw in the North London Derby showed they have the character needed to mount a sustained Barclays Premier League challenge this season. The Gunners, thumped 5-1 away to Bayern Munich in their midweek Champions League tie, missed the chance to head into […]

Fabian Delph believes Manchester City fans protected him after his first return to Aston Villa. The midfielder ran the Villa Park gauntlet in Sunday's 0-0 draw as he faced his former club following his controversial summer move. Delph initially rejected the chance to join City before producing a dramatic U-turn and signing for £8 million. It came […]

During the next 10 days, there'll be more than 44 games played during the international break that will beamed live across TV networks and streaming services across the United States. There's everything from important home and away playoffs in the Euro 2016 to determine who'll make it through to the tournament next summer, as well as important […]

Harry Kane feels Tottenham's unbeaten Barclays Premier League run proves they can compete at the top end of the table. The England striker scored his sixth goal in four matches to give Spurs the lead in Sunday's north London derby, only to see hosts Arsenal snatch a point through substitute Kieran Gibbs. The 1-1 draw moved […]

David Moyes sacking from Real Sociedad creates a unique opportunity for several Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs to bring in a high level manager from abroad, one who understands the American game and player more than most. The former Everton boss has spent more time in the United States and around American players than just […]

Per Mertesacker has revealed that Arsenal's players were "knackered" as they labored to a draw at home to rivals Tottenham. The Gunners had Kieran Gibbs' first Barclays Premier League goal in more than three years to thank for rescuing a point after Harry Kane had given Spurs the lead in the north London derby. Sunday's 1-1 draw […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the first defeat of his Anfield reign can actually be of use providing the players learn something from the experience. The German was obviously disappointed to go down 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace, and although he accepts such reverses are part of the game, he believes it was a […]

Former England goalkeeper David James has expressed his concern that Louis van Gaal's style of management is inhibiting Wayne Rooney. Much of the soccer Manchester United have played since the Dutchman's appointment in 2014 has been predictable and provided a considerable contrast with the attacking focus so regularly seen under Sir Alex Ferguson. The club's fans have […]