River Plate barrabrava Ariel Luna was arrested as part of an Interpol operation in Italy on Wednesday. The Argentine fugitive was being looked for after confessing in a video to have killed Gonzalo Acro back in 2007. This was when the power struggle that was going on in between the two largest sides of River […]

It was on Monday night, when Graham Poll was speaking live on Setanta Sports in the aftermath of John Terry’s controversial dismissal against Everton, that a serious weakness in top flight referees was revealed. Poll claimed that even the best of officials find it extremely hard to send off big-name players, and that it is […]

This season’s Premier League title race is turning into more of a 1500m running race, with the two front-runners too reluctant to step into first position because they are so worried that the competitor they are fiercely battling with will creep up and overtake them from behind when they can’t see. Liverpool and Chelsea seem […]

Sergi Busquets will make his debut for Catalunya on December 28th when they face Colombia. Busquets become one of the latest of the many successful stories that have come out of the blaugrana youth teams. He became one of the players of the future that contributes in the present for the league leaders. The club […]

Barcelona decided to challenge the Premier clubs in the United States and become the brand of choice in one of the most untapped soccer markets in the world. The club announced on Christmas Eve that they will be making a return trip to the US instead of going to Asia on an alternate basis as […]

According to reports on Efe confirm that the problem was based on the "inability for the Kenyan team to arrive in Jaén on time." The Andalucian Football Federation (FAF) decided to call off the match in a prudent amount of time so sponsors and fans would.

I came across this little gem several weeks ago yet didn't know how to work it into the site. After writing on Paul Ince's demise at Blackburn Rovers under, "The Anglo Angle" it now fits in nicely as an English cross-over to the Italian game, or Christmas special for anyone wishing the return of the Sunday morning show Football Italia. What […]

I've received more e-cards this year than other holiday season. Not sure if everyone is getting more tech savvy or just cheap. Even Premier League clubs are getting in on the act, namely Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Everton. Take a look: Aston Villa Christmas Card: Pure class. Blackburn Rovers Christmas Card: Rovers have used […]

Beginning in January, Major League Soccer Talk will be undergoing a major overhaul. Bi-weekly podcasts will accompany nearly daily commentary and analysis about the latest happenings in MLS and the wide world of American soccer. We aim to be your one stop shop for cutting edge commentary about the beautiful game in the United States. […]

Sky Sports reported that the president of the Spanish football federation, Angel Maria Villar confirmed that the country is ready to go take the next step and host the World Cup yet once again.

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The season might not have been all that impressive for Mario Martínez and his Numancia teammates, but all of that negative was sandwiched by two impressive moments in his professional and personal life.

Former Real Madrid legend Hugo Sánchez is close to signing on as boss man for Almería. Sánchez was the surprise pick as there were coaches that were other coaches being considered for the job before him. Hector Cuper, Michel, and Víctor Fernández were the top candidates as of Sunday evening when Arconada was given his […]

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AC Milan 5 – 1 Udinese, what a welcome at the San Siro for David Beckham. Watching a brused, battered and make-shift lineup, no Gattuso, Borriello or Nesta (yet star-studded anyway with the likes of Kaka, Ronaldiho, Pirlo) the Rossoneri performed brilliantly in front of the newcomer, besting visitors Udinese all over the pitch, in […]