This weekend the most popular, and perhaps most important, match in world soccer will take place: El Clasico. The matchup itself needs no introduction, pitting two of the biggest teams in the world against each other in what should be a tapestry of attacking soccer. With Madrid’s loss to Sevilla last matchday, Barcelona now sit […]

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale insists he is over his injury troubles and is looking forward to a "battle" against European champions Barcelona on Saturday. Bale has featured in just seven of Madrid's 15 games this season due to an ongoing calf problem that saw him miss Wales' friendly with the Netherlands last week. "I have […]

The French national anthem will be played before all English top-flight games this weekend as a mark of solidarity over the Paris attacks, the Premier League announced on Thursday. It comes after fans joined together to sing 'La Marseillaise' prior to England's 2-0 friendly win over France at Wembley on Tuesday, four days on from the […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not ruled out Daniel Sturridge for Saturday's trip to Manchester City, but he insists the striker has to put in more hours on the training ground to prove his long-term fitness. The 26-year-old has played just 242 minutes across three matches this season after recovering from hip surgery which ruled […]

A unprecedented series of security measures will be put in place for Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona in response to the attacks that killed 129 people in Paris last week. The exact number of security personnel will be ironed out in a meeting on Thursday between representatives of both clubs, police and […]

Sergio Aguero hopes to return for Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League leaders' clash with Liverpool on Saturday. The prolific Argentina striker has missed City's last seven games after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty. A comeback for the 27-year-old — who scored five goals against Newcastle on his last City appearance — would […]

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde revealed his daughter was in Paris during the terrorist attacks. The 49-year-old was flying back to France on Friday when extremists struck outside the Stade de France, where the national team were playing Germany, and across the capital. SEE MORE: Wenger believes 'life has to be stronger than fear' after attacks. […]

With the US Men's National Team having played its final game of 2015, it’s time to look back and recap the TV viewing audiences for every game this year. While attendance at every game this year (except two) was strong, we live in an age where the TV dollar is one of the most important measuring sticks. And […]

If you are looking for the chance to sign a contract with a professional soccer team, look no further! U.D. Almeria, 2. division Spanish club, is now scouting their next player through The Fieldoo Challenge. U.D. Almeria partnered with Fieldoo, a soccer career network that connects soccer players with opportunities to advance their soccer careers […]

CONCACAF has announced the venues for the Copa Centenario, which will be played across the United States in 10 cities in the summer of 2016. The prestigious South American soccer championship, run by CONMEBOL, will partner with CONCACAF to host many of the best countries from both regions in the tournament, which will be played […]

Everton boss Roberto Martinez insists the likes of John Stones will not be sold in January – and is refusing to be drawn on reports linking the Toffees with Ron Vlaar. The Merseyside outfit stood firm over the summer amid bids from Chelsea for England defender Stones, who had a transfer request rejected. There has […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes "life has to be stronger than fear" after the Frenchman reflected on the atrocities in Paris and the ongoing threat of terrorism. Wenger was in the French capital last Friday when terrorists struck in coordinated attacks across the city, including three suicide bombers detonating vests outside the Stade de France […]

Juventus and Milan are two giants of Italian and European soccer, but when they face each other on Saturday, it will be the first time since 2001-02 that neither club has occupied a top four position in Serie A. On the bright side there are finally signs that Milan and Juventus have established some traction […]

Roma's Champions League last 16 hopes could be dented after Ivorian striker Gervinho was ruled out of action for three weeks by the Serie A club on Thursday. Gervinho hobbled off in the 72nd minute of Ivory Coast's game against Liberia on Tuesday and scans on Thursday revealed damage to the thigh muscle just above his […]

It’s difficult to grasp many salient takeaways after under-21 international matches, but in the case of Everton’s Gerard Deulofeu, whose hat trick and pair of assists in Spain's 5-1 win against Georgia were followed by a brace in Croatia five days later, a pair of glittering showings were indicative of his very recent rise. As one […]