Manchester City have money to blow. We know that. Constantly, huge figures are thrown about in relation to the price of their squad, players’ wages, sponsorship deals, etc. Sometimes this is done in anger, with people taking a similar stance to when Abramovich helped to fund Chelsea’s success a few years ago. Chelsea were accused […]

Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup live on ESPN Deportes (4pm ET, August 17). Editor's note: La Liga Talk is in Spain this week to cover the Spanish Super Cup. We'll be bringing you some of the sights and sounds from Barcelona including a daily travelogue sharing […]

Real Madrid and Barcelona are featured prominently in the new FIFA 12 trailer to promote the video game, which will be released in North America on September 27 and in Europe on September 30. After watching the above video, you might be surprised by whether Los Blancos or Blaugrana score, so watch the above video […]

Anticipation is building for the late September launch of FIFA 12, the new video game from EA Sports. And to coincide with Gamescom 2011, the huge video game event in Germany this week, EA Sports have released a new trailer for FIFA 12 which is quite spectacular. The above video features stunning graphics and more […]

FC Barcelona released a video Monday to coincide with the signing of Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal. The Spanish midfielder, who participated in his first Barcelona training session today in Spain, is featured in the cartoon (see above video) — and may be ready to play in Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid at Camp […]

It's hard to believe that this season is the twentieth year of the English Premier League. A lot has changed — some better, some worse — which is beautifully captured in this infographic entitled "20 Years of the Premier League," created by Synergy, a consultancy for sponsors. In the infographic you'll learn, for example, how […]

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from gameweek one of the Premier League. Cheers: Gary Cahill. His wonderful strike in the opening half against QPR sent Bolton on its way to a 4-0 win. Wolverhampton. It's not always pretty, but it's an optimistic win to start the campaign. Wayne Rooney. Already […]

One of the tactical questions needing answered to start this new Premier League season is what to make of Liverpool's glut of midfielders. On Saturday, we got our first glimpse at Kenny Dalglish's early ideas for his plentiful midfield options; unfortunately for the Reds and their fans, they managed only a draw at home against […]

The Los Angeles Galaxy, looking at its rivals for the MLS Cup and seeing them focus more on acquiring American players overseas and trading amongst themselves, decided to make the big-named signing by acquiring Irish international Robbie Keane from Tottenham. The cost of the contract is huge, rumored to be roughly $9.75 million over two […]

The investigations into FIFA's corrupt practices continue, and the attention has again been focused on American Chuck Blazer. Andrew Jennings, one of soccer's most outspoken reformers, released a new detailed report yesterday with a laundry list of accusations against Blazer and his lavish lifestyle. Jennings claims the FBI has now begun investigating the FIFA official's […]

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB74GL_FzT4 NMA are back with one of their computer animated videos. This time they've focused their attention on the 7-year-old footballer that Real Madrid signed last week (see above video).

Sports Interactive and SEGA Europe today unveiled the details regarding the upcoming launch of Football Manager 2012. Scheduled for release before Christmas 2011, the game includes over 800 new features including: Transfers & Contracts – significant changes to the transfer and contract systems, including loyalty bonuses, better implementation of amateur and youth contracts, an improved […]

The inevitable departure of Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal to Barcelona has finally happened. The former Arsenal captain, one of the greatest players to ever wear the Arsenal shirt, is in Barcelona today to sign a transfer deal that could end up being worth £35 million. While the loss of Fabregas is a devastating blow to […]

The thing about soccer, and sports in general, is that you never know. You never know who is going to win or score that equalizer in the last minute. You never know who is going to get yellow carded, or what decision a referee will make during a controversial incident. Everything is in the heat […]

“It is what it is” says Thierry Henry every time I attend New York Red Bulls training at Montclair State University. And it is what it is with this club with another draw after ninety minutes — for the thirteenth time this season. And this was against the side that is dead last in the […]