Blunted, possession-based football is a problem that has hampered Everton throughout almost the entirety of the 2014/15 season. Any side in the division that doesn’t have the offensive incision required to control the game away from home has adopted a similar tactic when visiting Goodison Park this season: sit deep, cordon off spaces and let the […]

Here are the 10 things we learned from week ten of the Major League Soccer season. 1. The first New York derby lives up to the hype MLS has had its fair share of contrived, manufactured, entirely disappointing rivalries. This New York Red Bulls – New York City FC thing isn’t going to be one […]

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller does not agree with those who say his side need a 'miracle' to overcome a 3-0 deficit to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. Most bookmakers now have Barcelona as outright favourites in the UEFA Champions League betting tips to beat Bayern and then win in the final next month, […]

The availability of Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg against Juventus is still up for question after the German international only carried out part of today training session. On Saturday, Kroos picked up what appeared to be a hip injury during the early part of his side's 2-2 draw against Valencia. The midfielder […]

Brendan Rodgers felt Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas should have been sent off in the opening minute as his Liverpool side's Champions League hopes were all but ended at Stamford Bridge. Steven Gerrard was given a rousing ovation after withdrawing from his final bout with Jose Mourinho, having cancelled out John Terry's header in a 1-1 […]

Schalke 04 have released Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam "with immediate effect" as a 'consequence' of their shocking 2-0 defeat to Cologne on Sunday. Sam's contract was not due to expire until June 2018, while Boateng had 12 months remaining on his deal at the Veltins-Arena. The Bundesliga club has also suspended Marco Hoger from […]

Palermo striker Paulo Dybala is nearing an agreement with reigning Serie A champions Juventus, according to numerous reports from Italy. The 21-year-old has been called "the new Messi' and is one of the hottest young players in Europe. In recent weeks, Dybala has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal. But the understanding has […]

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has once again denied a story linking him with the Manchester City job next season. Over the weekend, BeINSPORTS reported that a "tentative agreement" had been made between City and Guardiola which would see the former Barcelona coach replace Manuel Pellegrini in Manchester. City quickly dismissed the rumor, and now Guardiola […]

QPR boss Chris Ramsey is convinced the club will not face financial ruin following their relegation from the Barclays Premier League. Rangers' exit from the top flight was confirmed as they crashed to an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Manchester City, a display Ramsey described as their "worst for a long time". Some uncertainty now hangs […]

Often we’re told as football fans that the Premier League is the best league in the world. Based on the performances of English teams in Europe, that’s not true. What is true is that the Premier League is the most competitive soccer league in Europe, and combine this with the lack of a language barrier […]

As Arsenal look to finish their 2014/15 campaign on a strong note (a second consecutive FA Cup triumph and Premier League runners-up will surely make Gooners happy), summer transfer business is already beginning to heat up. Manchester United’s £25 million deal for PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay on Thursday could start somewhat of a domino […]

Last weekend I wrote about the joys of promotion to the Premier League and the raucous celebrations at Vicarage Road when Watford were promoted after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. This week, however, I was in for quite a different experience, the tooth and nail drama that I was denied when Watford went up […]

This season's Premier League whimpers to a close with a series of dead rubber matches. For a long time, we've been sold the narrative that the league is the most competitive, entertaining and compelling in the world with the greatest quality footballers. We have been told the league is of the highest quality even though […]

Chelsea will receive a guard of honor from Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the 11am ET kickoff. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Chelsea vs Liverpool, 11am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra Mute the TV and listen to Rabble for a different experience For today’s match, World Soccer Talk Radio host […]

Queens Park Rangers today could join Burnley in officially being relegated to the Premier League if the R's lose against City at Etihad Stadium in east Manchester. Note that today's broadcast of the game in the United States will be shown live on CNBC instead of NBCSN. Coverage begins at 8am and the kick-off is […]