Any player who has had the opportunity to raise a Premier League trophy high above their heads as their supporters chant their names from the stands will tell you that it is no small feat. Not only does a team have to have a solid defence who are willing to put themselves in the line […]

Having a solid back four is a thing of the past for England. Over the last two decades the Three Lions have boasted world-class defenders, who were seen as up there with the best in the world. You only have to go back 10 years to the 2006 World Cup, where even England’s substitutes rank higher than the current […]

Hardcore soccer fans may appreciate the sport for a number of reasons. As a guy who likes to pay attention to the tactical side, the continuum of style and substance runs the gamut in this sport unlike any other. No contrast may be more striking than between the Women's World Cup final on Sunday and the […]

With so much attention focused on FOX's coverage of the Women's World Cup this summer, it's important that we not neglect the hard work and great expense beIN SPORTS embarked on in its coverage of the 2015 Copa America, which resulted in 1.5 million tuning in for the final as well as millions more watching the games from […]

Torino manager Giampiero Ventura has confirmed that defender Matteo Darmian is now officially a Manchester United player. The news was broken by Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano this evening. "Darmian will play in the Champions League with Manchester United," Ventura told Sky Italia. "Matteo deserves a top team and always dreamed of playing in the Champions League, […]

Dick Advocaat has revealed he wants up to four more summer signings as he attempts to rebuild his Sunderland team. The 67-year-old Dutchman agreed to return to the Stadium of Light as head coach last month after initially rejecting the opportunity to reprise his nine-game cameo at the end of last season, during which he […]

Univision Deportes will provide free streaming of all group matches in the 2015 Gold Cup without requiring authentication. As a part of its "TV Everywhere" campaign, anyone can download the Univision Deportes mobile app, available for Android and iOS devices, as well as watch games on UnivisionDeportes.com. An authentication instructional video will play before all the group […]

The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) began the defense of its CONCACAF Gold Cup title with an underwhelming and fortuitous 2-1 victory over Honduras in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday evening. This match came just two nights after the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) wowed the nation and won the hearts and minds of Americans […]

There was a lot to celebrate Sunday during the U.S. Women's National Team's 5-2 victory against Japan. Between Carli Lloyd achieving the fastest hat trick in any World Cup final to the team's third title, fans took to social media to share their celebrations. We've picked out some of our favorite videos and pictures, let […]

Spanish defender Javier Manquillo has returned to Atletico Madrid after his two-year loan at Liverpool was terminated early. The Spanish club have confirmed that the 21-year-old has been recalled and the deal cancelled by mutual consent because he did not get sufficient game time during his first season at Anfield. Playing at right-back, Manquillo initially […]

Real Madrid are set to confirm the exit of long-time servant and team captain, Iker Casillas. An official statement from the club is expected within the next 24 hours. Los Blancos have reportedly finalized a deal which will see the Spain international join the Portuguese side FC Porto in the coming days. The announcement from the La […]

FRISCO, Texas – We probably make too big of a deal about captains in soccer. Maybe back in the day, on the muddy pitches of old Maine Road or wherever, when only the captain was technically permitted to address the referee, the position carried more than honorary weight. Maybe it had some functional benefit then. […]

NBC has officially revealed the TV schedule for the opening two months of the 2015/16 Premier League season. During the first two months of the season, there are several massive matches scheduled including Manchester City vs Chelsea (on Sunday, August 16 on NBCSN), Arsenal vs Liverpool (Monday, August 24 on NBCSN), Manchester United vs Liverpool […]

Micah Richards has revealed that new Aston Villa team-mate Fabian Delph has asked him for his thoughts following reported interest from Manchester City. England midfielder Delph has been linked with an £8million summer switch to the Etihad Stadium and Richards, who left City to join Villa on a free transfer this summer, is ideally placed […]

Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling did not report for training on Wednesday citing illness, Press Association Sport understands. The development comes following reports that the unsettled England international requested not to participate in the club's pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia. Liverpool began pre-season training this week but it is believed Sterling telephoned on […]