Brendan Rodgers' time as Liverpool manager, of late, was a symptom of bigger problems: ideas, but not answers; potential, but no certainty; journeys, but no arrivals. The final chapter of his reign had taken on the same feeling of Roy Hodgson’s short, ill-fated stay with Liverpool, where you knew a good coach roamed Anfield’s technical […]

Liverpool Football Club has announced that it has officially parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers, after the club drew 1-1 away against Everton in the Merseyside Derby. In a joint Fenway Sports Group statement, Principal Owner John W Henry, Chairman Tom Werner and President Mike Gordon said: “We would like to place on record our […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is anticipating a Football Association summons after Saturday's loss to Southampton, whether he is sacked or not. Mourinho expects to be sanctioned after criticizing referee Robert Madley following Saturday's 3-1 defeat, which left the Blues 16th in the Premier League with four losses in eight games. Chelsea were champions last season […]

Today's match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is being shown live on US TV and streaming. After Barcelona's shock defeat to Sevilla yesterday, Real Madrid has an opportunity to leapfrog Barca in the table and to climb into first place on goal difference. Having said that, Atleti is still in first place before the […]

US National Team Coach and Technical Director Jurgen Klinsmann has announced his 23-man roster for Saturday's CONCACAF Cup game against Mexico, which will be played at the Rose Bowl in California. The winner qualifies for the Confederations Cup in 2017. “This roster is obviously full of experience,” said Klinsmann. “This is about having a group […]

Sergio Aguero scored five goals in a sensational 20-minute spell as Manchester City came from behind to crush Newcastle 6-1 in the Barclays Premier League. It was a stunning return to form from the Argentinian, who had scored just once from open play prior to this remarkable blitz against the Magpies at the Etihad Stadium. […]

Manchester United travel to London to face fourth placed Arsenal in a massive match at the Emirates on Sunday. While it’s technically not a “must-win game” for either side (as comedian Brian Regan likes to say), there will almost certainly be a special atmosphere in north London due to the historic rivalry between the two […]

Chelsea capitulated and were booed off as Southampton won at Stamford Bridge for the first time in almost 14 years to leave Jose Mourinho contemplating a fourth loss from eight Premier League games this season. Captain John Terry was restored but Saints exposed the now familiar failings in the defense which just five months ago […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was in his usual form after his team sunk 1-3 against Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. In an post-match interview, his first answer clocked in at 7 minutes long. Some of his memorable quotes from the interview include: "I consider myself the best." "We are in such a bad moment. […]

Today's match between Sevilla and Barcelona is being shown live on US TV and streaming. Still reeling from the 4-1 defeat to Celta Vigo and the injury to Lionel Messi, Barcelona has an opportunity to bounce back into first place today with a victory over Sevilla (depending on results from other teams). Sevilla, meanwhile, have […]

West Ham goalkeeper Adrian has signed a new two-year contract with the club. Adrian has committed to remaining in east London until 2017 while the Hammers have the option to extend the Spaniard's stay by a further two years. The 28-year-old moved to West Ham from Real Betis in June 2013 and has since cemented […]

Sunday’s Derbi Madrileno will pit Real Madrid against their formidable city rivals, Atletico Madrid, the latest edition of a once one-sided rivalry that has taken on new life over the last two years. Madrid come into the match in far better form, having won six of their last seven in all competitions and only allowing one […]

Swansea manager Garry Monk has warned places are at risk as his side seek to end a winless run of three Barclays Premier League games against Tottenham on Sunday. Monk has had a settled side in the opening two months of the campaign, with nine players having started every league game. But Swansea's performances have dipped […]

Amid the scandals that have become routine surrounding FIFA, fans and experts have wondered: What of the sponsors? With more pressure needed to reform what multiple jurisdictions are investigating as corruption, couldn't the body's biggest backers help motivate change? As of today, we may begin seeing answers to those questions. According to Bloomberg, Coca-Cola, one […]

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Belgium their captain Vincent Kompany will not be fit for their final Euro 2016 qualifiers. Kompany has been named in the Belgium squad for their upcoming fixtures against Andorra and Israel despite missing City's last four games with a calf injury. The 29-year-old has also been ruled out of City's […]