The pitch invasion. Once a rare spectacle that would often be mentioned by commentators or pundits, but hardly ever seen. Here in the UK, cameras would pan to other areas of the ground or cut back to the studio. The thinking was to show such incidents would encourage them, despite the harsh penalties often handed […]

I have been a reader of World Soccer Talk (formerly EPLTalk) for around the last 4-5 years and during that time have been one of a privileged minority. As a season ticket holder to Stoke City, I am on the British side of the pond, from a footballing perspective. I’ve learnt over this time that culturally […]

Liverpool has one of the best youth academies in the world. However, there can be no argument that in recent years it has failed to produce any world-class home grown talent. Since Steven Gerrard broke on to the scene in 1998, no academy graduate has seen a sustained run in the first team at Anfield. […]

UEFA has arranged a meeting on Monday to discuss new Financial Fair Play regulations which would make debt reduction part of its guidelines. There has been growing criticism that the governing body's efforts are focused solely on the over-investment at European clubs, while ignoring the accumulation of debt. Gianni Infantino, UEFA general secretary, said: "We're now focused on losses […]

Typically, the international break is an unwanted blemish on the football calendar. But for Evertonians, this two-week hiatus will come as welcome solace. It’s not been a brilliant start for Roberto Martinez and his side to say the least. The Toffees are perched one place above the relegation zone after seven games, with the lofty […]

Speaking at the launch of his new book at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday, Roy Keane expounded on the stories written in his autobiography and attempted to clarify some of the stories which have been run in the press. Here's a collection of sound bites from Roy Keane's press conference today announcing the […]

Editor's note: One of the most popular features of one of our previous incarnations of this website was the series of articles about MLS attendances written by Peter C of Overlapping Run. Peter graciously agreed to allow us to publish his research into attendances in this article. Average MLS Attendances For Week 30 (5-year comparison): Comparisons […]

UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino confirmed that the European governing body will introduce changes to the Champions League group-stage, so that only the winners of the highest ranking leagues and the title holders will be among the top-seeded teams. Currently, UEFA ranks clubs over five years of results, leaving domestic champions Manchester City, Juventus and Paris […]

It wasn’t supposed to be like this for Trabzonspor. With the team suffering its worst start in the Turkish top-flight in 40 years – four wins and a loss – people have begun to speculate about the future of manager Vahid Halilhodzic. Trabzonspor have only had two wins in competitive matches this season. One came […]

In an interview with the Spanish radio station Cadena COPE, Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, has denied his client wants to leave Real Madrid and was adamant that the reigning Ballon d'Or winner will finish his career in the Spanish capital. "Cristiano is very happy at Real Madrid and has always been very happy," Mendez […]

Instagram is one of the hottest social mediums for soccer, whether you're a footballer, brand or supporter. If you're a soccer fan, here are our top 10 Instagram accounts to follow: 1). Soccer Bible [@soccerbible]: Featuring all the "latest in football products, players and culture," SoccerBible has amassed a following of 1.1M, and for good […]

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has told the club's official website that he believes the Premier League is a tougher competition than La Liga and Serie A. The question of 'which league is better' is the topic of an endless debate between fans of the European leagues. Although there is no straightforward way of gauging the strength […]

"I want to be the best; I hope one day I can win the Ballon d'Or, maybe not now but if I work every day and take pleasure from my game then why not?" Following his Player of the Season award at Chelsea, Eden Hazard was interviewed after the ceremony and was asked what his […]

Arsenal have won one trophy in the last nine years and while patience is wearing thin for the club’s performances on the pitch, one aspect that the club has succeeded tremendously has been off the pitch. The club recently signed a lucrative kit deal with Puma, which was preceded by a new sponsorship deal with […]

After pleading with your boss to let you out a few minutes early, you just about make the train in time. Still uncomfortable in work attire on a jam-packed carriage, you occasionally wonder why you bother. Why not just go home, get in your slacks and have a meal with the family after another long […]