Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has extended his current deal with the club until 2020. An official announcement is expected later today. The agreement includes the Argentine himself and his entire staff, made up of assistants German 'Mono' Burgos and Juan Vizcaino; physios Oscar Ortega, Carlos Menedez and Ivan Rafael Dian Infante; goalkeeper coach Pablo […]

Here are the 10 things we learned from week three of MLS. 1. New beginnings in San Jose Thanks in large part to MLS’ generous hand in scheduling the Chicago Fire as the opposition on opening day at the new Avaya Stadium, the San Jose Earthquakes’ big day went off without a hitch. Avaya is […]

It cost Manchester United £37.1 million to buy Juan Mata from Chelsea in January of last year. He didn’t fit in well in the tactical system of David Moyes, and he has mainly been on the periphery of Louis Van Gaal’s team for Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera, and lately even Marouane Fellaini. He was […]

A very busy 2015 rolls on for the US. Games against Chile and Panama are behind them, and games against Denmark and Switzerland lay directly ahead. It’s the first chance of the year for Jurgen Klinsmann to get a look at most of his European based players in the national team setting. It also looks […]

Soccer often throws up surprises and one at the weekend in the Bundesliga was no exception. Tongues will wag and an inquest will be opened after Bayern Munich were left shell shocked after losing 2-0 at home to Borussia Mochengladbach. It was only Bayern’s second defeat of the season, and Arjen Robben's return was soured by […]

Real Madrid has identified the three individuals who shouted abuse and attacked player's cars during the early morning hours today. The club says they plan to pass information to the Spanish National Anti-Violence Commission on two men who were seen on video. Madrid has also identified the other individual seen in the images as a "Real […]

Discussions will begin to take place this week to determine who will be the next rights holder in the United States for La Liga, Spain's top flight soccer league. The current US TV rights deal for La Liga expires at the end of the 2014/15 season in late May. Representatives from La Liga amd Mediapro were in Miami […]

Brendan Rodgers refused to criticize Steven Gerrard despite his senseless dismissal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. Gerrard ensured his final meeting against United would be remembered for all the wrong reasons as he was sent off just 43 seconds after his half-time introduction from the substitutes' bench. Already 1-0 down thanks to Juan […]

The Football Association has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match. Skrtel appeared to step on the Spaniard in the 95th minute of the match at Anfield, which Liverpool lost 2-1. The FA said in a statement the […]

The celebration of Steven Gerrard’s career will be a main area of focus over the player’s final weeks as a Liverpool player. However, for many, Steven Gerrard is exiting his career in Europe as a figure of tragedy. While Liverpool fans and Gerrard backers will point to his trophy haul and one May 2005 night in […]

It seems like ages ago when fans and the media were questioning Barcelona's acquisition of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker has had the support of his teammates and manager since his arrival from Liverpool this summer – even during a stretch which saw the goalscorer struggle to find the back of the net for his new club. […]

The best just got better. NBC Sports will be sending its entire US-based crew to the UK for three Premier League matches, so the likes of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Mustoe, Kyle Martino and Robbie Earle will broadcast from stadiums in England from April 11-13, bringing the best soccer coverage to homes across the United States […]

The abuse Gareth Bale has received from Real Madrid fans and the Spanish press has steadily increased since his arrival in September 2013. Over the past few months, the criticism has increased significantly with the player's every move and decision on and off the pitch being scrutinized by the masses in Spain. Without question, the […]

New England Revolution’s home opener was nothing to speak of, with only 14,189 in attendance to watch the 0-0 draw with Montreal Impact. Philadelphia may have suffered from a game day switch due to weather, with their Friday night match being postponed due to snow but rescheduled for Saturday afternoon. Colorado and Kansas City sold […]

Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Robert Andrew Powell and Charlie Boehm. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Robert Andrew Powell is the author of an eyeopening piece about Marcelo Claure, one of the main investors […]