Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness was sentenced today to 3.5 years in prison for tax evasion. According to Pro Soccer Talk, "After initially being charged with evading $4.9 million in taxes, Hoeness later admitted to avoiding an additional $20.9 million before the court ultimately determined the 62-year-old owed a grand total of $39,940,000. Hoeness’ defense […]

World Soccer Talk is proud to announce its publication of a brand-new book that’s written specifically for fans of the world’s most popular sports league, the English Premier League. Written by World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer, Blue With Envy charts the meteoric rise of England’s top-flight soccer league through the eyes of an […]

The second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout games between Barcelona and Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain versus Bayer Leverkusen, produced some first-class quality football before our eyes. While City fans can keep their heads held high after a spirited performance, it's Barcelona and PSG who have made it into the quarter-finals of the […]

In the opening leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals last night, Kevin Ellis scored for Sporting Kansas City against Cruz Azul to help the MLS side take a commanding lead into the second leg. Ellis scored the goal in the 17th minute in only his fourth career start. Here are several exclusive photos from […]

The first real evidence that the US Men's National Team away shirt for World Cup 2014 has been revealed today thanks to images leaked on the Internet. The design of the shirt (alongside the training jacket) shows an actual photo of the USMNT away shirt in the wild. This corresponds with the previously leaked image/design […]

On World Soccer Radio 9pm ET, it's a jam-packed Wednesday on World Soccer Radio as we are right in the middle of the Champions League last 16 second legs. We'll discuss those who are moving on and those who are headed home. Plus Kate Scott of CSN Bay Area joins the show to break down […]

We have the first four of the eight Champions League quarterfinalists, as Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all booked their place in the final eight after their respective second leg ties this week. There were no major upsets in this quartet of last 16 encounters, but the contests certainly gave us food […]

Will today be a repeat of yesterday's UEFA Champions League matches where the leaders from the first leg went on to qualify for the quarter-finals? Or is an upset on the cards where Manchester City can overturn its 2-0 aggregate loss to beat Barca at Camp Nou, and can Leverkusen pull off the miracle of […]

The wave of insecurity in Argentina is reaching an alarming level. Much like any other aspect of society in that country, soccer is directly or indirectly involved. When you read soccer news from Argentina, it sounds more like a daily police blotter or sensationalistic articles about rumbles, shootouts, gunfights and death. Violence is ubiquitous throughout […]

Liverpool Football Club today announced a friendly against AS Roma, which will be played at Fenway Park in Boston on July 23. The game is part of Liverpool's 2014 preseason tour and will mark 30 years since the two clubs faced each other in the 1984 European Cup. "We are pleased to announce the latest […]

World Soccer Talk is proud to reveal its latest soccer short film entitled World Cup Memories, which features exclusive interviews with soccer stars Steve McManaman, Michael Ballack, Alexi Lalas and Craig Burley as they discuss their earliest memories of the World Cup, what it was like playing in the ultimate soccer tournament, and what it's […]

Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen argues that soccer's current salaries are justifiable, and says that footballers only earn as much as athletes do in other sports. The former England striker Michael Owen further stated that wages for footballers are deserved due to the high amount of interest shown in the […]

At just over 6ft 2in, with a blonde mohawk, it seems Brek Shea was born to stand out. An athletic wide player with the ability to glide past defenders, the 24-year-old continues to be a polarizing figure for the US Men’s National Team. Alongside those who recognize and admire his potential are those who believe […]

For those readers who haven’t been to London, it’s certainly an intriguing place. It’s unfathomably vast, hugely diverse and there’s something for absolutely everybody to do. The unwavering intensity of the place means I'd personally find it difficult to settle there, but I love a long weekend or a few days in the "Big Smoke." […]

Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem looks set to break the hearts of US soccer fans as he appears set to jump off the US soccer radar to pursue an international career with Germany instead of the United States, according to a report by NBC Sports writer Richard Farley. The talented midfielder, who made his Arsenal senior […]