The Scottish Premiership schedule for the 2023/24 campaign is now available. As is standard for the top flight in Scotland, there are a number of headline games. None of those are bigger than Old Firm between Rangers and Celtic. These two clubs have more Scottish Premiership titles than all the other clubs combined, and it […]

A new book on possible Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals that the English investor first looked at investing in Barcelona. To acquire the English side from the Glazer family, Ratcliffe is presently competing with Sheikh Jassim. However, recent reports suggest that the Qatari group is becoming more confident that they will eventually win […]

According to the latest reports, Chelsea-owned Ligue 1 team Strasbourg is in the process of hiring Arsenal veteran Patrick Vieira to lead the club. After a 12-game losing streak, Crystal Palace fired Vieira in March. He has been unemployed ever since. After weeks of speculation to take over at several clubs or national teams, the […]

Significant Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions will reportedly be explained on a microphone during the upcoming Women's World Cup. Sources at ESPN claim that FIFA has made the move to help fans better understand major decisions. This includes both the fans inside the stadium, as well as those watching along on TV at home. The […]

FIFA officially announced players participating in the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will not be allowed to wear the rainbow armband. The captain's band is in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Instead, they will have the choice to wear one of eight alternative armbands provided by FIFA. Each of those represents various social […]

Barcelona, like all other professional clubs, ended its fiscal 2022/23 year today. It has been mired in a reorganization plan. The result of this is saving well over $200 million in cost savings. That comes from the sale of assets for an undisclosed, but surely sizeable, sum this year. The board of directors, led by […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi, is presented by Sling. What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues […]

Mason Mount is set for a massive raise in wages thanks to his upcoming switch from Chelsea to Manchester United. The midfielder was the subject of multiple bids from the Red Devils in recent weeks. However, the Blues reportedly accepted a fee totaling up to $76 million for the England international. As he joins United, […]

Sports Interactive (SI), the developer of Football Manager, has officially confirmed that players will have the opportunity to control women's soccer clubs and international teams starting next year. This marks a significant enhancement to the longstanding video game series. SI initially announced its intention to introduce women's soccer into the simulation game two years ago. […]

Barcelona is honoring former legend Lionel Messi with an official tribute in the future at Camp Nou, the club's home stadium. The Argentina international departed the Catalan club in 2021 after spending over 20 years in Spain. However, the tribute will take time to organize and will not happen this summer due to stadium issues. […]

David De Gea is set to become a free agent after his current Manchester United contract expires on Friday. The Spanish goalkeeper has spent a dozen seasons with the Red Devils since his move from Atletico Madrid in 2011. He was a mainstay in the team that collected five significant trophies during this timeframe. A […]

A unique version of El Trafico will be a major attraction in one of the most anticipated games of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. On July 4, reigning MLS Cup champions LAFC battle crosstown rivals LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. While this is a young fixture with some memorable moments, the current seasons […]

French authorities took Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier into police custody on Friday following discrimination and racism allegations. The allegations extend from the 56-year-old's managerial stint at Nice. He spent just one season with the Eaglets before moving to PSG in 2022. Police also detained Galtier's son. The allegations state Galtier made racist and […]

A recent study indicates the majority of leagues across the globe favor televised discussions between referees and the VAR booth. PGMOL, the referee body of the EFL, wants to make the game more open. Therefore, it is plotting to provide more consistent glimpses into these conversations throughout the next season. In reality, there has been […]

Allegations surfaced that Manchester City accepted $38 million in illegal funds from a "mystery" sponsorship in the United Arab Emirates. The "Britain's Biggest Football Scandal?" documentary highlighted the unreleased report from UEFA's Club Financial Control Board. UEFA completed an official report in 2020 according to widespread opinion. However, the governing body never released the information. […]