Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola believes Barcelona are the best team in the world right now and is looking forward to returning "home" to face his former club in the Champions League semi-finals next month. Earlier today, Bayern were drawn against Barcelona, meaning Guardiola will face his former team for the first time since leaving the Catalan side […]

Juventus director Pavel Nedved says his team wants to make a statement for Italian soccer by defeating Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals next month. Despite winning three successive Scudettos – and being on the verge of a fourth – Juventus will be underdogs when they face off against the defending European and world champions in […]

Atletico Madrid’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at the hands of local rival Real Madrid effectively ended the interest of many neutrals in the competition. In this era of Financial Fair Play (FFP), the Champions League has become so predictable that for each of the last six seasons, two of these three […]

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson appears set to remain available for selection after being charged with three offenses of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one of grooming. The Black Cats confirmed on Friday that, while they will continue to review the situation, their position "remains unchanged". With the 27-year-old having been used as […]

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will make a late decision on whether to risk Diego Costa's fragile hamstrings against Arsenal in a potentially decisive match in the Premier League title race (live on NBCSN at 11am ET on Sunday). Costa has missed the last two matches, but could return ahead of schedule in place of Didier […]

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says the Champions League semi-final that pits his side against Bayern Munich will be "special" and "wonderful for everyone." Bayern coach Pep Guardiola will face his former club at the Camp Nou on May 6 for the first time since leaving the Catalan side in 2012. Guardiola, who began his playing career in Barcelona's […]

The draws for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League have been announced, setting up some mouthwatering prospects. The possibility of an el Clasico final between Barcelona and Real Madrid is on the cards in the Champions League, but first Barcelona will face Bayern Munich in the semi-finals — which in itself […]

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku dealt with racism as a youngster by using it as an added motivation to score goals. The Belgium international revealed he encountered abuse playing in youth teams back in his homeland but found the perfect response. "I didn't suffer too much but when you hear it for the first time you […]

Tonight's World Soccer Talk Radio features a blockbuster lineup as we have NBC's Kyle Martino as well as Soccernomics co-author Stefan Szymanski scheduled to be on the live show. Martino returned last week from England where he was part of the talent that brought the Premier League to US viewers — directly from the studios and […]

We're edging ever closer to a thrilling climax in a clutch of European leagues, with much to play for at the top and bottom in various high-profile divisions. There are some wonderful rivalries to sample this weekend too, with the top two sides in England and Portugal set to battle it out in the race […]

Everyone loves a boy-done-good story. Who could watch Jordan Morris’ raw emotion as the Stanford man banged in a rock-solid finish last week against his national team’s most rival-y rival and not feel proud for him? Are you kidding me? A college kid sticking it in the faces of Mexican professionals, starting and scoring before […]

MLS’ complicated stadium scenarios might have become more complex on Thursday. With a shortfall in funding potentially a real issue for Orlando City SC, the Florida Legislature concludes its annual session in the next eight days. Approximately $30 million is needed from the state to complete funding for a stadium that is slated to open […]

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he plans to fulfill his contract with the club even if he is not a starter in future seasons. Speaking after his side's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, Casillas was asked about the continuous rumors surrounding his future at Real Madrid. While professing his desire to remain the club's number […]

Major League Soccer has endured twenty years of steady growth and overcome numerous challenges to become a viable business. But does the model really lend itself to eventually allowing the league to be an independently profitable business? Acclaimed soccer economist and author Stefan Szymanski has his doubts. In an article published this week entitled So what is […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on the club's fans to show Cesc Fabregas "the respect he deserves" when the former Gunners captain returns to the Emirates Stadium in a Chelsea shirt on Sunday. Fabregas, 27, has been integral to the Blues' Barclays Premier League title challenge this season after joining from Barcelona in the […]