London (AFP) – Tottenham host Swansea on Saturday hoping Harry Kane can celebrate signing a new contract by continuing his hot scoring streak and helping them get their season firing again. The England forward sealed an improved deal that ties him to the Londoners until 2022 — a timely boost for a club in a […]

Milan (AFP) – Embattled Juventus could look to repel the threat of a shock upset to Atalanta on Saturday by deploying a makeshift, four-man defence as injuries continue to pile up for the Turin giants. Still considered favourites to secure a record sixth consecutive scudetto, according to ex-boss Marcello Lippi in midweek, chinks are starting […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain and their in-form striker Edinson Cavani are hunting down pace-setters Nice and can knock them off top spot in Ligue 1 — for a day at least — with victory on Saturday at Montpellier. The French champions appeared to struggle early on with new coach Unai Emery's methods, but a […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City will aim to prove their hectic schedule won't stop them winning the Premier League when leaders Chelsea visit Eastlands for a enthralling showdown on Saturday. City are one point behind Chelsea heading into the first meeting this season between two teams who have quickly emerged as leading title contenders under […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona are the more desperate side as Real Madrid visit Catalonia on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season boasting a six-point lead at the top of La Liga. Madrid have won 15 more points in all in La Liga under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane since the sides last […]

Rome (AFP) – They share the same city, the same pizzas and the same football stadium but that's where the similarities end for the fans of Lazio and Roma. The 'Derby della Capitale' is the most intense in Italy and while Sunday's clash at the Stadio Olimpico could have a direct impact on the sides' […]

Univision delivered record-breaking ratings this week for their broadcast of the Liga MX playoff stage of the Apertura 2016 tournament. Coverage of Liga MX Quarterfinal Round was the most-watched ever on Univision with all key demographics. The Thursday “Súper Clásico” match between Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara on Univision Network, simulcast on Univision Deportes, […]

Univision has announced their TV coverage plans for the Liga MX Apertura semi-finals, which will be shown across its networks. One game is already "in the can" after Tigres UANL defeated Club Leon 1-0 in the first leg on Wednesday night. Next up is the clash between Necaxa and Club America, which is scheduled to […]

Matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid are always enormously significant, regardless of the underpinning circumstances heading into the game. But Saturday’s at the Camp Nou feels particularly pertinent, even in the anthology of iconic contests we’ve witnessed between the two. Indeed, it’s been rare for Barcelona to enter this fixture in a lull of form […]

Major League Soccer has set a 5-year attendance record for their playoff games and Conference semi-finals and finals, increasing attendances by 19% compared to last season from the wildcard games through to the Conference Finals. The top flight US/Canadian league benefitted from well-supported teams such as Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders being featured […]

The first el Clasico of the 2016/17 season between Barcelona and Real Madrid kicks off on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The kickoff time, however, will be very unconventional. Here's the start-time for the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid el Clasico: • USA: 2:45pm ET Match: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Kickoff: Sunday, April 23rd 2:45pm ET Looking to […]

After one of the most thrilling games in MLS history on Wednesday night in Toronto, the MLS Conference Finals have concluded. Here are ten things we learned. 1. Canada Makes Its Mark Due respect to the Western Conference Final, but, depending on what happens two Saturdays from now, the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs will be […]

Around this time of year, Sky Sports begin to churn out their adverts for festive football, delineating the plethora of fascinating fixtures they’ll be showing over the Christmas period to viewers in the the United Kingdom. Unfortunately for those subscribers that enjoy the broadcaster’s wide-ranging coverage of La Liga, this Saturday’s Clasico showdown between Barcelona […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho lauded his players' "beautiful football" after they overwhelmed West Ham United 4-1 to set up a League Cup semi-final date with Hull City. United are toiling in the Premier League, where a run of four consecutive home draws has contributed to their worst start to […]

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – Toronto FC became the first Canadian club to reach Major League Soccer's championship game after overpowering Montreal Impact 5-2 in a seven-goal thriller after extra-time. Toronto, who had trailed 3-0 in last week's first leg in Montreal before recovering to score two crucial away goals, will now host the Seattle Sounders […]