A World Cup TV commercial featuring Oliver Stone, David Luiz, Sergio Aguero and Radamel Falcao has been released to promote DirecTV Latin America's coverage of Brazil 2014. The commercial features Oliver Stone sitting on the touchline in his director's chair, as if the game he's watching is a motion picture. The players and fans in […]

This week's goal of the weekend entry is a sublime piece of skill. While a reader made a comment last week that he was getting tired of bicycle kick goals, this isn't one of those. There are several wonderful aspects to this goal, but the one that impresses me the most when I watch it […]

QPR manager Harry Redknapp, who missed out on becoming manager of the England national team after The FA appointed Roy Hodgson, has launched a stinging attack on The FA. Redknapp had a lot to say, and certainly didn't hold back. One of the most interesting insights is that he had lined up Brendan Rodgers, now […]

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a last-gasp winner for Real Madrid, Diego Costa hit another double for Atletico Madrid and there were comfortable wins for Barcelona and Villarreal as the top four in La Liga all won at the weekend. Ronaldo’s deflected shot four minutes into stoppage handed Real Madrid three points they scarcely deserved against a […]

Argentina and Japan have both already qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil next summer. While neither football federation has officially unveiled their new home shirts for next season, a photo and video have been leaked on the Internet that shows Leo Messi in a film shoot for an upcoming advertisement. Messi is […]

Swansea City's Michu has been called up to the Spain national team after David Villa pulled out of the squad due to an injury. Michu, who can play either as a striker or attacking midfielder, will join up with the Spanish national team on Tuesday in preparation for his country's matches against Belarus and Georgia […]

The US Soccer Federation has named the US men's national team roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifier matches against Jamaica and Panama. The squad is as follows: GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (6): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City) Geoff Cameron (Stoke […]

Colombia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, but we already have a leaked photo of what may be the home shirt they plan on wearing. Colombia's memorable yellow shirt will be designed by adidas, but the design of the new shirt is a departure for the international team. The shirt […]

Adnan Januzaj, take a bow. The 18-year-old Belgium born left winger scored two goals Saturday on his Premier League debut, to rescue Manchester United from an embarrassing defeat at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland. But the big news tonight is that the English FA want Januzaj to play for England, according to David Moyes. […]

beIN SPORT is now offering Canada free online access to its international sports coverage, which includes La Liga and Serie A. The Miami-based international sports network has had exclusive rights to La Liga and Serie A in Canada since 2012, but has been unable to secure a deal to get its TV coverage on to […]

Malcolm Best is reluctantly joined by Norwich City manager Chris Hughton, as they discuss Mesut Özil's current form, plus the pair ponder the possible outcomes of this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Also, Greg Dyke makes some predictions of his own, Jose Mourinho confronts some home truths about his managing abilities, Ian Holloway is denied free […]

It’s now seven rounds into the new Premier League season, and with the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson from his longstanding position as manager, Manchester United are currently experiencing their worse start to a campaign since 1989. United lost again last weekend, unexpectedly falling to West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Old Trafford. Manager David Moyes […]

Cardiff City Stadium: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00EST As Round 7 of the Premier League approaches on Saturday, one of the more intriguing matchups will be outside of England in South Wales. Cardiff City host Newcastle United at the Cardiff City Stadium in what can only be described as a game between two teams searching for […]

beIN SPORT has acquired the US media rights to the African World Cup qualifiers including the massive two-leg playoff between Egypt, managed by former US coach Bob Bradley, and Ghana. Under Bradley, Egypt has been on an incredible run but now face a formidable side, Ghana. Having the matches shown live on English-speaking US television […]

Here's the line-up of commentators for gameweek 7 of Premier League matches across the NBC Sports Group networks: Saturday, October 5: Man City vs Everton, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2; Ian Crocker and Jim Beglin Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, 10am, NBC Sports Network; Gary Weaver and Trevor Francis Cardiff vs Newcastle, 10am, Premier League Extra […]