Whether by design or not, Sir Alex Ferguson's rant against referee Alan Wiley's performance during the Manchester United against Sunderland match on Saturday worked to divert attention away from United's poor performance. Personally, I find it ironic that it was Alan Wiley of all referees — especially because he was the fourth official in the […]

With the season starting slightly earlier this year due to the World Cup, most teams in the Premiership have played 8 league games already. Last season, the 8th round of matches was played two weeks later, on the weekend of October 18th/19th. By the end of it, Tottenham were staring up at every other team […]

The 2009 U-20 World Cup began with high expectations for Team USA. With twelve professional players, and withdrawals and extenuating circumstances elsewhere the US looked a sure bet to make noise. Now, the US must count on other results to continue in the competition. The US has advanced to the knock out stages of six […]

In partnership with Russian Football Now, EPL Talk presents the sixth episode of RNF’s podcast. It was a better week for Russian football in UEFA Champions League play, with CSKA Moscow getting three points while league champion Rubin Kazan got their first every Champions League point in a draw against Internzaionale Milano. Hosts Chris Riordan […]

I am an advocate of playoffs in American football. I do not believe the solutions often advocated by European oriented fans of balanced schedules, single table and no playoff competitions are practical or logical in North America. Playoffs build a brand and build excitement. Mexican Football in particular, became more relevant and better supported at […]

The Fabregas to Barcelona rumours have been circulating for some time now and they appear to be showing no signs of going away after Xavi claimed that the Arsenal player has “Barca DNA”. Fabregas joined Arsenal from La Liga club Barcelona in 2003 aged just 16 and with the Gunners enduring a difficult few years, […]

Forget the 'big four', forget Man City, forget Phil Brown (or at least try to) because it's Portsmouth that have become the soap opera of the Premier League season. It may only be the start of October but Pompey have already been the subject of an on-off takeover bid, a huge exodus of star players, […]

Ever wonder what the old English First Division was like before it became the Premier League? Thanks to YouTube and a tip from reader Chris, we've uncovered the one-hour review show of the 1990-91 First Division season when Leeds United won the title. The video review (broken into six 10 minute segments) is incredible to […]

The United States has basically sewn up a World Cup berth. Political trouble in Honduras coupled with the complete collapse of Costa Rican football (outside the youth level) in the past few months has the US virtually assured passage from CONCACAF. But Bob Bradley still is not leaving anything to chance, calling an experienced squad […]

A clash between the second- and third-place teams in the Barclays Premier League is set for Sunday at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea entertains Liverpool. Sounds like fun, right? But first, check out the TV schedule here. Now, on with the previews: Chelsea vs. Liverpool Oh, no big deal. Just two clubs with title dreams playing […]

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Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a £25,000 fine and a suspended 2-match ban today by the FA. The punishment relates to his excessive celebration following the goal he scored against Arsenal back on the 12th of September. For me, this represents yet another bungle from one of football's governing bodies, similar to the ban Eduardo […]

Week #5 of the CONCACAF Champions League saw all three MLS participants playing at home looking to gain maximum points in their groups. For DC United, it was mission accomplished, as the Black-and-Red punished San Juan Jabloteh 5-1 at RFK Stadium. The disappointed Columbus Crew, who had a chance to clinch a berth in the […]

When I moved to the United States from Wales in 1984, the British Isles seemed like a world away. The only methods I had to stay on top of football news from back home were an unreliable shortwave radio, newspaper clippings mailed by friends and family members, an expensive subscription to football programmes for my […]

ESPN and Fox Sports are reporting that the deal for the Matarrese family to sell AS Bari to American real estate magnate Tim Barton has been cancelled. Barton had until yesterday to make an initial payment for the club, which he failed to make. The Matarrese family says it will still sell the club. Although […]