Barcelona fell to their first Primera defeat of the season at Athletic Bilbao allowing Atletico Madrid, who won at Elche, to draw level on points with the leaders. Gareth Bale hit a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Valladolid convincingly to trail the top two by just three points. Barcelona had the lion’s share of possession […]

Is this the best World Cup 2014 video thus far? A few weeks ago, adidas launched their World Cup 2014 campaign video with its Samba feel featuring the sights and sounds of Brazil. Now Nike today has released a brand-new video entitled "Dare To Be Brazilian," which features familiar cameos from David Luiz, Neymar, Paulinho, […]

Fulham have announced that Martin Jol has been sacked as manager. The departure of Jol from Craven Cottage was announced this morning after the Cottagers lost 3-0 to West Ham United yesterday, which was Fulham's sixth defeat in a row and now sees the club sitting in the bottom three. Fulham owner Shahid Khan has […]

Liverpool took a big hit on Sunday when manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that forward Daniel Sturridge will miss six to eight weeks with an ankle injury. Sturridge suffered a ligament strain in his left ankle while training on Friday for today's match against Hull City. The Liverpool striker suffered a similar injury to his right […]

Distress signals are being sounded around west London today after Fulham suffered another defeat, their sixth in a row, after losing 3-0 to West Ham at Upton Park. It's no surprise that Fulham manager Martin Jol is at risk of being fired if the results continue this way, especially with the Cottagers in the bottom […]

When Manchester City sacked Roberto Mancini after defeat in the 2013 FA Cup Final, the club spoke of instituting a “holistic” approach to management. On Mancini’s watch no former Elite Development Squad (EDS) player had been integrated into the first team at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the promise of many including John Guidetti, Denis Suarez, […]

As we head towards the Christmas months, the soccer comes thick and fast. Whether teams are embarking on a convoluted set of festive fixtures or they’re looking to continue momentum up until the cusp of the winter break, getting December off to a good start is imperative. This weekend will have to go some to […]

The anticipation and excitement is already building for FIFA World Cup 2014. And with the destination being Brazil, it's a golden opportunity to go see the ultimate soccer tournament that's practically on your doorstep. If you are serious about traveling to Brazil next summer to support your country's soccer team, or you want to just […]

While a lot of Americans will be watching the ball games on Thanksgiving Day today, there are plenty of soccer matches to choose from with a full schedule of Europa League games. Here's the TV/Internet schedule for viewers in the United States: Rubin Kazan vs Maribor, Noon, ESPN3.com Tromso vs Tottenham Hotspur, 1pm, FOX Sports […]

Manchester City's defensive record was the best in the Premier League each of the past three seasons. Under former Manager Roberto Mancini, the club may not have played the most attractive style of football but tactical shape and defensive organization were considered the keys to success. However this season under new Manager Manuel Pellegrini and […]

Newcastle United was in “crisis” we were told before the season began. That “crisis” intensified after a 4-0 opening weekend drubbing at Manchester City. As time goes on I realize it is critical not to make snap judgments about teams. This season’s Magpies squad fits squarely into that category. Alan Pardew’s position was undermined before […]

After yesterday's exciting Champions League matches, we have another eight games in store today as clubs look to book their place in the next round of the tournament. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: CSKA Moscow vs Bayern Munich, Noon, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2Go Bayer Leverkusen vs Manchester […]

The Merseyside Derby is a unique fixture. Granted, the ‘friendly derby’ tag is a little tired and not wholly accurate in the modern game. But supporters of Everton and Liverpool are a lot more accommodating and accepting of each other than a host of English football’s other city rivals. Resultantly, the build-up to the game […]

The controversial red card issued to Wes Brown in Sunderland's 2-0 loss to Stoke City has been rescinded by an FA Panel. Black Cats Manager Gus Poyet said the following regarding the decision: "Of course it was hugely frustrating to have Wes sent off but we accept that officials are only human and, like everyone, […]

This summer Manchester City took what many, including myself thought was a huge risk in buying Fernandinho who had played the last eight seasons in Ukraine for £30 million. The signing was not only City’s most expensive of the summer but the third most expensive in club history. This for a player who at 28 […]