The whirlwind of controversy that is Antonio Cassano is the name on most Italian football fans lips tonight. Roberto Donadoni suprised virtually everyone in Italian football by recalling the striker to his 24 man squad. Cassano has been one of Italy's most talked about players in recent years, unfortunately more for his petulance and sulking than […]

Luis Amaranto Perea was called up for duty by coach Jorge Luis Pinto. Colombia will play Ireland and France before they play Peru and Ecuador in World Cup qualifers. Goalkeepers: Agustín Julio (Santa Fe), Róbinson Zapata (Ateaua Bucarest-ROM) Defenders: Camilo Zúñiga (Atl.Nacional), Ruben Darío Bustos (Internacional-BRA), Luis Amaranto Perea (Atlético Madrid-ESP), Wálter Moreno (Atl. Nacional), […]

Slovakian referee Lubos Michel will take charge of the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea. Michel, you may recall, was the referee who awarded a highly-controversial goal (I'm still unsure!) to Liverpool against Chelsea in the semi-finals of the competition in 2005. The Daily Mail also mentions that Michel drew criticism from Martin […]

Are you getting pumped for the big match tomorrow? Are you devouring every scrap of information available? I can't say that I've read all the articles published but I do enjoy the hype leading up to this match. Unlike our colleagues over at EPL Talk, I don't think there has been too much hype. Like […]

1-New England Steve Nicol’s team is perhaps the only side that can be counted on game and game out to give a credible effort even when fighting injury.2-Toronto FC Two points dropped at home, but a credible performance in which Columbus was clearly outclassed and using negative tactics.3-Columbus A completely lackluster effort against TFC at […]

It's not the biggest surprise given FSC was the home of the now defunct CONCACAF Champions Cup, but the network has announced today it will be the English-language home of the new CONCACAF Champions League for a four year period beginning this August. FSC, in addition to holding TV rights, will also hold internet, broadband, […]

British tabloid The Daily Express may have embarrassed itself again — twice in one week. Last Friday, Manchester City threatened legal action against the Express saying it "will pursue those who continue to run or repeat this false story (about Shinawatra putting his whole squad up for sale) and its allegations without the Chairman’s rebuttal." […]

If the papers were to believed, Arsene Wenger would have a Solomonesque Harem of young studs at his disposal. However, the rumors of OM star Samir Nasri moving on up to the Emirates seem to have some juice. Nasri, 20, recently signed a four-year deal with Marseilles. But, the deal contains a £13.5 million buyout […]

Four years ago in Portugal, Henrik Larsson returned from international retirement to score three goals at the European Championships for Sweden to re-ignite a long lasting love affair with his nation. And quite remarkably, this summer he will attempt to do the same once again, after he was surprisingly included in Sweden’s Euro 2008 squad […]

France coach Raymond Domenech has left Juventus striker David Trezeguet out of his provisional 30 man squad named today. Yet it's no real suprise to see him omitted, Trezeguet's star has certainly been fading over the last couple of seasons and looking at the strikers that the coach has named, it's hard to argue for […]

After previous speculation that Barcelona were on the fast track to obtaining Racing defender Ezequiel Garay, Real Madrid sealed the deal and sign the Argentine international. The dealmaker apparently for Real was he fact that they were able to pay Racing 10 million euros in one payment instead of the four payments totalling 18 million […]

Clarence Seedorf has remarkably asked to be withdrawn from the Netherlands squad which will take part in this summer’s European Championships in Switzerland and Austria. In a statement, Seedorf said: "It is a decision that comes after serious consideration and months of reflection. Since my return to the national team, the right conditions have not […]

Aston Villa will not be touring the U.S. this summer due to their involvement in the Intertoto Cup. The Midlands club had made tentative plans to visit the U.S.A. for the second consecutive year, but will be playing important Intertoto Cup games instead in the hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Cup. Villa will enter […]

Cesc Fabregas is starring in The Cesc Fabregas Show, set to premiere on Tuesday, May 19 on Sky Sports 1 in the UK at 6:30pm and 9:30pm BST. To get you in the mood, here's a music video remix that you'll definitely enjoy.

Am I the only person who is getting a bit sick of the Champions League press coverage? The match hasn't even begun yet, but the newspapers continue writing article after article leading up to Wednesday's match between Manchester United and Chelsea. Sure, I'm looking forward to the match just as much as anyone, but I […]