After trying to top what Real Salt Lake did in the last edition of the CONCACAF Champions League, the opening night of the 2011-12 edition for two MLS Sides was the next chapter in the league’s history to get back into the knockout stages for next season. The Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders hosted […]

Many are wondering how Arsenal should replace Cesc Fabregas, who has finally made his return to the Camp Nou where he won his first piece of silverware in six years after playing ten minutes for Barcelona. Arsene Wenger has a decision to make: Should he buy a replacement for Fabregas or stick with what he […]

Day 3: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:30 am – Woke up this morning to the same incredible view of the Mediterranean Sea. I don't think this view can ever get old. Let me just tell you the beds in W Hotel are the most comfortable beds ever. I spent a lot of money on my […]

Former Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel was traded yesterday from LA Galaxy to Chivas-USA in Major League Soccer to make way for the Galaxy's new star signing Robbie Keane. As a result, the Tottenham striker has now joined LA Galaxy in a £3.5 million deal. In the last couple years or so there has […]

There's been more than a few articles lately about Chelsea persistently courting Tottenham creative midfielder Luka Modric. Chelsea has tried and tried, going from a £22m opening bid to the latest, a £30m bid, or £27m plus Yossi Benayoun. Tottenham seems that they don't want Modric to leave. However, manager Harry Redknapp gave a massive […]

New Season Football from Clive Norman on Vimeo. Trust the Beeb to do something artsy to promote their football coverage for the 2011-12 season. The BBC created this above video to promote the array of football coverage they have, from their different shows to live commentary on BBC Five Live as well as Match Of […]

In an ugly ending to a spectacular Spanish Super Cup game, Jose Mourinho pulled the ear of Barcelona assistant manager Tito Vilanova while the melee was going on between Real Madrid and Barcelona players and coaches. The cheeky move by Mourinho happened when he walked behind the crowd of players — and with Vilanova's back […]

Many times on this site, I've bemoaned that fact that American internationals face hurdles to return to MLS when their career in Europe has either stagnated or are failing to provide them with growth opportunities. This year there has been a change for the better with players like Charlie Davies, Benny Feilhaber, and Freddy Adu […]

FIFA Street is back. EA Sports announced the news this week at Gamescom 2011 in Germany. The new game will be launched in 2012, but you can watch the trailer for it now (see above video). The FIFA team at EA in Vancouver have been working on the game and are hoping for a renaissance of […]

Don’t miss Barcelona against Real Madrid in the Span­ish Super Cup, sec­ond leg, live on ESPN Deportes (4pm ET, 17th August). Day two – Tuesday, August 16, 2011 I woke up this morning tired, but I saw the most amazing view of the Mediterranean Sea. Here in Spain, everything starts later than in the States, so […]

With one game postponed and more draws than a furniture shop, the opening week of Premier League football has perhaps been something of an anti-climax, unless you were a travelling Trotter at Loftus Road on Saturday. But never fear – there is still order to be found! So sit back, get yourself a slice of […]

Watch Barcelona v Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup live on ESPN Deportes (4pm ET, August 17). For fans of Premier League clubs or the league itself, you might presume that today will be an unusually quiet day based on what matches are available to watch. That's because after watching […]

Don't miss Barcelona against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, second leg, live on ESPN Deportes (4pm ET, 17th August). One of the most heated rivalries in all of Europe will face each other Wednesday night when Barcelona host Real Madrid in the second leg of the 2011 Spanish Super Cup. Who will be […]

On Tuesday, Major League Soccer announced that they will be making a change in the Designated Player Rules for the 2012 season. The rules will be augmented to allow overseas players under the age of 23 to sign as Designated Players with a reduced cap hit to the team. For those who are under 20, […]

You can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup live on ESPN Deportes (4pm ET, 17th August). What: Spanish Super Cup Final, second leg When: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Where: Camp Nou, Barcelona What time: Coverage starts on ESPN Deportes at 4pm ET Where can I watch it […]