Back in the routine yet? You probably will be after this weekend! Competitive soccer is back on the menu all over Europe, and after the Premier League curtain raisers were played out last weekend, a host of leagues across the continent begin their season too. But such is the calibre of the fixtures that are […]

Carlo Ancelotti has not included Angel Di Maria in the squad for tonight's second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Atletico Madrid, according to Spain's oldest and largest radio network, Cadena SER. Spanish broadcaster 'Cuatro' reports that Di Maria was excluded because the club wants to avoid Di Maria picking up an injury which could undermine […]

Mario Balotelli’s name precedes him, just as it was with the man he’ll be replacing with his imminent arrival at Liverpool. When Premier League fans think of Balotelli, they think of “Why Always Me”, bathroom fireworks, and his slew of training ground bust-ups with teammates and coaches alike. But just as it’s unfair to refer […]

The two-time reigning Bundesliga champions are heading into their upcoming campaign as the heavy favorites to retain the trophy and have a three-peat, which is something the Miami Heat couldn't do. The real narrative of Die Roten's season will be if Pep Guardiola can lead them back to being the rulers of Europe. Guardiola's first […]

Expectations always remain insanely high for Real Madrid. After finally completing the La Decima mission in May, Los Blancos enjoyed another transfer window where they acquired new Galacticos. The team's main goal this season will be trying to be the first back-to-back champion in the Champions League era and with their depth they can accomplish […]

USA and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has decided to take a hiatus from playing for the US Men's National Team, and will not be considered for selection until the fall of 2015. The shock decision by Howard, who was arguably the best performing American at World Cup 2014, was made after discussion with USMNT Head […]

beIN SPORTS is rolling out the red carpet for the opening weekend of Spain’s La Liga. Eight matches will be broadcast live on both beIN SPORTS channels: Programming note: For viewers in the United States, this weekend's La Liga games are being shown exclusively on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Espanol and DishWorld. Even if you […]

EXCLUSIVE: Eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed that NBC Sports beta tested a brand-new feature on its app during a Premier League match last weekend that featured a tactical cam (see screenshot above). Officially, NBC Sports Digital will formally debut its "Tactical Cam" during next Monday's Manchester City-Liverpool game (3pm ET kickoff). The tactical cam is […]

Reports of Mehdi Benatia joining Bayern Munich from AS Roma appear to have been premature, as the defender's transfer saga continues with more twists. The Morocco international was rumored to make the switch to Manchester United on Saturday, then speculation in Italy was he would renew his contract with Roma this week, and yesterday it […]

Cesc Fabregas has taken the Premier League by storm once again with a stunning first half performance in his official Chelsea debut on Monday night. The case of Fabregas is curious, as many had written him off as someone who peaked early in his career and had lost his way. But perhaps the reason Fabregas […]

MLS 3.0 is in full force and the sports media have focused like a laser on the growth of the league. Soccer-specific stadiums have sprung up across the country, academies are churning out young talent, big names are coming across the Atlantic to play in North America, and suddenly U.S. men’s national team players are […]

Speaking at his press conference ahead of Real Madrid's second leg of the Spanish Supercup, Carlo Ancelotti confessed to reporters that Angel Di Maria had requested to leave the La Liga club earlier this summer. It is widely known that the Madrid boss values the Argentina international and would like to keep him in the […]

Crystal Palace has announced that Sporting Director Iain Moody has resigned from the club. The incredibly laconic statement suggests that the evidence of racist, homophobic and sexist texts sent between Moody and ex-Cardiff manager Malky Mackay is the reason for the resignation. This comes just days after Tony Pulis announced his departure from the club, […]

Liverpool has secured a £16million deal to sign striker Mario Balotelli, the striker will sign a five-year contract with the English club. The player's agent, Mino Raiola, flew to England last night to negotiate the contract with last season's Premier League runners-up. During his last training session with the club, Balotelli informed teammates that it […]

With the likes of James Rodriguez, Antoine Griezmann, Mario Mandzukic and Toni Kroos headlining the Spanish transfer market activity, many players have been signed which have gone under the radar. Let’s have a look at the top three under rated signings in La Liga so far this summer. 3. Guillermo Ochoa (Malaga, free transfer) The […]