Earlier today, the chief of the Catalan regional police force informed reporters that two Paris Saint-Germain fans were stabbed on Wednesday night following the French champions' Champions League match against Barcelona. Chief Albert Batlle explained that the crime was committed near the Camp Nou and the suspects are believed to be part of the notorious […]

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has come to the defense of his Brazilian left-back Marcelo, who has come under criticism from national team coach Dunga. In an interview with the Brazilian newspaper O Globo, the current Selecao boss said he was unimpressed with the defender's performance during this summer's World Cup. Dunga stated that the […]

Former Barcelona man Victor Valdes has been named the best goalkeeper in the history of La Liga, according to a study by the Spanish Center of Football History and Statistics (CIHEFE). The study, undertaken by Vidal Vinaras de Blas, analyzed the careers of 790 keepers who have played in the Spanish first division since the […]

Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo is now part-owner of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Ronaldo, who is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, has acquired approximately 25% of the Strikers and becomes part of the new ownership of the club, joining Brazilian investors Paulo Cesso, Ricardo Geromel and Rafael Bertani who acquired […]

Here's the TV/Internet schedule for soccer fans in the United States: Qarabag vs Inter Milan, Noon, FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports GO, ESPN3 & FOX Soccer 2GO Dnipro vs St Etienne, Noon, ESPN3 Besiktas vs Tottenham, 1pm, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports GO, ESPN3 & FOX Soccer 2GO Monchengladbach vs Zurich, 1pm, FOX Soccer Plus & FOX […]

World Soccer Talk writer Pete Quinn will be taking over the @worldsoccertalk Twitter account on Thursday, December 11 beginning at 6pm ET/3pm PT to answer questions from you, the readers about any soccer topic you're interested in. Pete has been writing for World Soccer Talk since 2013. He's best known for his thorough analysis of Manchester United, […]

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel suffered a broken metatarsal during training and has been ruled out for at least one month. While manager Nigel Pearson was optimistic of the initial diagnosis, he added that it was possible the Danish international could be sidelined for longer than one month. "Kasper is having an operation on a […]

Arouna Kone feels like he is starting his career again ahead of his long-awaited comeback for Everton. The Ivory Coast striker followed Roberto Martinez from Wigan to Everton in the summer of 2013 but made just one start and five substitute appearances before suffering a knee injury last October. More than a year later he […]

The Champions League group stage wrapped up last night with the 6th and final group match-day. Now that the first part of the tournament is over and the next part (the knockout rounds) don't begin until February, it's a good time to look back and review the statistics of the group stage. 1. Most Wins: […]

QPR have announced they will not be taking disciplinary action against Steven Caulker over the incident that left the defender requiring hospital treatment. Caulker suffered a cut to his head amid reports he was involved in a brawl at a London pub on Sunday afternoon with players from Crystal Palace also present at the social […]

Ruben Loftus-Cheek says making his senior Chelsea debut has given him a thirst for more first-team playing time. The 18-year-old midfielder, who has been with the Blues since the age of eight, made his first appearance in Wednesday night's Champions League Group G defeat of Sporting Lisbon. Manager Jose Mourinho insisted prior to the 3-1 […]

James Milner believes Manchester City can go on and make a big impression in the Champions League after snatching a place in the last 16. City completed a remarkable escape from the group stages after beating Roma 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in one of the greatest results in the club's history. The club had […]

Jose Mourinho has told Chelsea "the real Champions League starts now" after the Blues romped through Group G with a tournament high 17 goals. The Barclays Premier League leaders' place in the last 16 was already confirmed prior to their 3-1 defeat of Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night. The Blues could play Juventus, Basle, Bayer […]

Manchester City secured their spot in the last sixteen of this season's UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 victory away from home at the Stadio Olimpico this evening as AS Roma failed to make best use of their home advantage, despite having arguably the best chances of the match inside the first-half. AS Roma Morgan […]

Fresh off of a 4-1 drumming of Galatasaray in Tuesday’s final Champions League group stage match, Arsenal received more positive news as it was revealed that one of their long-time transfer targets could be sold in January. Sporting Lisbon manager Marco Silva spoke to reporters ahead of their own Champions League clash with Chelsea on […]