Taking a step back and looking at the eight massive soccer clubs that'll be competing in the International Champions Cup later this month in the United States, it's difficult to judge who the bigger stars are — the managers or the footballers? When you have the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Everton, Juventus, […]

Premier League versus Bundesliga ticket prices are just one of the various points of contention between two of Europe's biggest and best leagues. Many of us have heard the arguments. The Bundesliga is better than the Premier League because the tickets are cheaper, the attendances are greater and the league is more financially secure, etc. […]

As the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup drew to a close Sunday night in the famous Maracana, Luiz Felipe Scolari raged. He ranted and gesticulated, looking more like a wildly animated cartoon character than the coach who had just masterminded the shellacking of a Spanish team that is arguably the best footballing side ever […]

High-flying Zenit St Petersburg will be wearing a futuristic-looking Nike shirt next season, according to these leaked photographs. Zenit's unique logo is embroidered on top of a sharp blue shirt that features sky blue and a darker blue color, as well as white v-neck collar. It's one of the most dynamic and interesting designs from […]

AC Milan today officially unveiled their new away shirt for the 2013-14 season. The white shirt with gold, red and black trim is smartly designed, with a rounded collar and lines down the side of the shirt as well as shooting out from near the collars, giving the shirt a distinct look. While Milan have […]

His appointment was inevitable and unavoidable. Last week saw by far the worst kept secret in soccer become reality as Carlo Ancelotti signed a three year contract with Real Madrid, signaling the end of a long term pursuit by Florentino Perez for the manager, dating back to 2009, and simultaneously commencing what looks to be […]

It's been a busy day at the Stadium of Light, as Sunderland today announced the signing of French defender Valentin Roberge as well as confirming the signings of defender Modibo Diakite from Lazio and midfielder Cabral from FC Basel. Manager Paolo Di Canio is planning on overhauling his squad this summer after shipping out Phil Bardsley, Matt […]

Blackburn's home kit for the 2013-14 season will be available tomorrow. The new Blackburn home shirt, designed by Nike, is one of the best Rovers shirts I've seen in years. The design of it is spectacular. According to the club website: "In acknowledgement of the Football League’s 125th anniversary celebrations – and Rovers’ status as […]

Who Are Ya Designs and World Soccer Talk recently teamed up to run a contest to give away some lovely prizes. But, on top of that, the 3 winners had their soccer T-shirt idea made into a real life T-shirt that's now available to buy on the Who Are Ya Designs online store. Congratulations to […]

Brazil are the deserved winners of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup after convincingly beating Spain 3-0 in the final on Sunday night. The Brazilian team outperformed, outmuscled and outwitted Spain with two goals by Fred and another sublime goal by Neymar. The performance by Brazil was spectacular — one of the best games I've personally […]

Exclusive: NBC Sports Network will announce on Monday that the network will televise its second MLS Breakaway show on Saturday, August 3. The live whip-around coverage of 4 games on August 3 will include a 90-minute MLS Breakaway show. In March, NBC Sports Network launched its first MLS Breakaway, with live whip-around coverage of games that afternoon. On […]

After an entertaining Third Place match earlier today, the stage is set for the final match of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil, the hosts, playing Spain, the current European and World champions, in a match that should be a thrilling end to an enjoyable tournament. For viewers in the United States, the coverage […]

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel has the vision of how the United States can become a world power in soccer and create an abundance of creative American soccer players that the national team system is lacking. Friedel was in Baltimore recently as part of Tottenham's Global Coaching Program, helping develop grassroots soccer across the world […]

I've never been a fan of the third place match concept. While the games often feature lots of goals, the idea of the match itself is practically meaningless. Yes, they decide who finishes in third place in a tournament, but who cares? Without looking, do you remember the third place winner at Euro 2012 or […]

A generation from now, naughty children around the world will be hushed into submission by whispers of a hideous and sinister figure from the darkest corner of history. Disobedient little ones will tremble at the mention of his name, balk at stories of his villainous deeds and offer prayers that wherever he is now it’s […]