World Soccer Talk writer Ismail Ansar joins us for the 2024/25 Bundesliga preview. It's a season that holds much promise after what happened last season. In years before the brilliance of Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side won the Bundesliga last season, Bayern Munich had a vice-like grip on the German league for over a decade. […]

Fulham owner Shahid Khan is splashing the cash to help keep the club in the lucrative Premier League. The Cottagers have been somewhat of a yo-yo team over the last decade. For instance, they were relegated from the English top flight after finishing 19th in the 2018/19 season. They then quickly bounced back after winning […]

As Neymar's time with Al-Hilal seems to be dwindling, speculation is intensifying about his future in the Middle East. Even though Neymar has a deal with the Saudi Arabian club until June 2025, his future seems less clear by the day. After an injury-plagued and underwhelming spell, speculations began to circulate that he would be […]

Chelsea, one of the most marketable clubs in the world, has entered the 2024-25 season in an unusual position. Despite securing a new sleeve partnership with live entertainment platform Fever, the club finds itself without a front-of-shirt sponsor for the second consecutive year. This absence of a principal partner comes at a time when Chelsea […]

New Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany reportedly did not want to sell Matthijs De Ligt this summer. The Dutch center-back was previously regarded as one of the top young players in his position in all of Europe. As a result, Bayern brass eagerly paid Juventus $74 million to sign the star just two years […]

As the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) resumes following its Olympic break, the league has witnessed several significant changes. Among the most notable is the hiring of Landon Donovan as the interim head coach of the San Diego Wave. The decision to appoint Donovan, a USMNT legend, has sparked discussions and concerns; particularly from USWNT […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is jumping on the bandwagon of a new digital phenomenon: making videos for YouTube. Now 39 years old, the Portuguese superstar has just established his own YouTube account. He leads both the Portuguese national team and Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Not only has this decision shocked supporters, but it has also […]

Lionel Messi's injury has become a significant concern for both Inter Miami and Argentina. The soccer star has been sidelined since his country’s Copa America 2024 victory in mid-July. The injury has left fans and pundits alike questioning when the 37-year-old will return to the pitch. During Argentina’s Copa America triumph, the veteran suffered a […]

Tottenham Hotspur has been named the best-run professional soccer club in England. According to an organization called Fair Game, Spurs topped their competition by scoring highly in several key areas. This includes financial sustainability, good governance, equality standards, and fan engagement. Fair Game ultimately awarded Spurs with a combined score of 68.2 out of 100. […]

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Players Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous deal was not going to expire until 2026, but the two sides were eager to strike an agreement. According to ESPN, early negotiations were tied to the league's current broadcasting deal. NWSL officials wanted […]

Borussia Dortmund fans have announced plans to begin the 2024/25 Bundesliga season with a protest. Club officials revealed back in May that they were entering a partnership with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. This came at a time when Dortmund was set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final. It is safe to say that […]

The 2024/25 EFL Championship is underway, and anyone can make predictions for how the table will finish this season. The second tier of English soccer is regularly one of the most competitive and volatile leagues in the world. A team that was close to promotion one season can easily plummet down the table to the […]

It was a stunning sight that unfolded on Saturday at Lumen Field. No, not the Seattle Sounders getting picked apart by LAFC. That’s become commonplace by now. However, the empty seats of fans aren’t regularly associated with one of the best-supported fanbases in MLS. It appears that MLS fans and the Leagues Cup do not […]

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that the club's precarious situation is not as bad as it seems. The Blues squad has swelled to include nearly 50 players in recent days. Despite completely revamping the team over the last two years, Chelsea has continued their spending spree. Team brass completed their 10th signing […]

Milan is embarking on a new chapter under the leadership of Paulo Fonseca, a coach with a clear vision for transforming the team. In his quest to get the Rossoneri back into the European elite, Fonseca is looking to a modern example of soccer greatness. He will use Spain, the victors of Euro 2024, as […]