Southampton striker Daniel Osvaldo is a target of FC Internazionale, the Italian press reports. The 28-year-old striker played the last six months for FC Internazionale’s most hatred rivals and Serie A champions, FC Juventus. The Argentine born striker joined Southampton last year for €15 million. He played the first part of last season at St. […]

“Should I get Colorado Rapids season tickets?” If you had told me just three years ago that I would entertain that question for more than five seconds—“uh, no!” would be my response. And yet, here I was, taking more than five seconds (actually, a couple weeks) to seriously consider the investment. I’m a relative newbie […]

The US Men's National Team achieved a morale boosting 2-1 victory against Nigeria in Jacksonville on Saturday night to go into the World Cup undefeated in their 3 World Cup warmup matches. It was a complete performance from the United States that will fill the players and fans with a lot of enthusiasm. The fact […]

England manager Roy Hodgson says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is recovering quickly from his knee ligament injury and will be available to play for The Three Lions in the World Cup. Before heading to Miami International Airport for England's overnight flight to Rio, Hodgson was interviewed where he said: "Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is making good progress – […]

ESPN is preparing for the 2014 World Cup by releasing broadcast schedules, pre-match coverage and allowing a child to accompany the U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder, Michael Bradley, around ESPN during a regular day in the offices. The 30-second video featuring the tradition of soccer players walking out to the pitch hand in hand with […]

Newcastle United has made its first permanent signing in a year and a half in Spanish striker Ayoze Pérez. The 20 year-old just completed a standout season and comes to Newcastle on a long-term deal for a transfer fee of £1.5 million. Perez a Tenerife native stood out in the Segunda last season with his […]

The United State’s Men’s National team are set to play the final game in the “Send-Off Series” today in Jacksonville, Florida against Nigeria. This is the third and final friendly for both teams before heading to the World Cup in Brazil. The USMNT are looking for a third win to gain some much needed momentum […]

England plays its final game of the warm-up matches before the World Cup starts with today's friendly against Honduras, to be played at Miami's Sun Life Stadium. The game kicks off at 4:45pm ET and will be shown live on beIN SPORTS for viewers in the United States. It's a very hot day in South […]

The Leopards of Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo) qualified for the 1974 World Cup held in West Germany. The former leader of Zaire, president Mobutu, was elected in 1965 after the nation carried out a series of elections. The elections were anything but democratic, as voters had two boxes to choose […]

FROM BUENOS AIRES: If one were to say three years ago that Lionel Messi would be cheered and given all the affection he needed in Buenos Aires and not Barcelona, they would be asked from what parallel universe did they come from. It was both ironic for soccer fans as well as comforting for Argentines […]

If The Daily Telegraph newspaper is to be believed, Chelsea have begun negotiations with Cesc Fabregas to lure the talented midfielder away from Barcelona and to sign him on a long-term contract in the Premier League. The paper adds that Jose Mourinho admits he's interested in signing the footballer. When Fabregas was at Arsenal from 2003-2011, football […]

In the 93rd minute of the friendly between Mexico and Portugal, Portuguese star Bruno Alves came through with a brilliant header to win the match 1-0 for Portugal against Mexico ahead of the World Cup. The game, which was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough Massachusetts, seemed destination for a 0-0 result until Alves headed […]

Last night at Red Bull Arena, Greece scored goals, one in each half. After two scoreless draws, it was enough to give them the win over Bolivia, but it was a performance that was not enough to truly establish them as strong contenders in their group. Except for one change to the Greek team to […]

One of the rituals of every World Cup of the modern era is playing a fantasy World Cup game, where you get a chance to pick from the best footballers on the planet as well as pitting your expert knowledge against other soccer fans from around the globe. If you haven't done so already, register […]

Germany's worst fears have been confirmed. Midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury against Armenia in a friendly on Friday night, confirmed the DFB today. Reus suffered a partial tear of the anterior Syndesmosebandes above the left ankle. The 25-year-old is expected to be back to start […]