After acquiring the right to sign Didier Drogba, the Chicago Fire have traded the Ivorian national for allocation money to the Montreal Impact according to the team's official website. Not officially a part of the roster just yet, Drogba must first obtain his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) as well as his Canadian work permit. When […]

Shaun Wright-Phillips has left the Premier League for New York Red Bulls, according to the team's official website. After 16 years in England, Wright-Phillips and his brother Bradley have joined the Red Bulls and will be available for selection on Saturday when New York faces Philadelphia Union at PPL Park. First debuting for Manchester City […]

beIN SPORTS co-commentator and analyst Ian Joy is moving to FOX Sports to be a soccer host/analyst in Los Angeles, two sources have confirmed to World Soccer Talk. A source revealed to World Soccer Talk that "beIN SPORTS has been fantastic" to Ian, but that Joy decided not to renew his contract and believes now […]

Manchester United appear ready to cut their losses on record signing Angel Di Maria just 12 months after they splashed £59.7million to bring the Argentinian winger from Real Madrid. Even if they recoup a reported £45million for the 27-year-old, he will go down as one of the more expensive failed transfers in Old Trafford history. […]

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign defender Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba, the Spanish club have announced. The 28-year-old full-back started his career at Sevilla, where he was part of the squad that won the 2006 UEFA Cup, before going on to play for Racing Santander, as well as Padova, Bologna and Verona […]

Chuba Akpom has hailed Arsene Wenger's decision to back his young players – and believes he can be the man to deliver the extra goals the Arsenal boss desires. The Gunners have been linked with a host of big-name strikers from across Europe as many believe Wenger needs to bring in a top-class finisher to […]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will not break his promise to retire in 2017, even if he is offered a huge contract by a wealthy Qatari club. Van Gaal has been a big hit with United fans since he was appointed manager last summer. The Dutchman has restored an air of grandeur at the […]

FIFA and Sepp Blatter were the topics yet again for a segment on the hit HBO show 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.' During Sunday night's show, John Oliver tackled the topics of Sepp Blatter and Vladimir Putin standing on the stage together at the FIFA World Cup preliminary draw, and Jeffrey Webb paying for […]

Manchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping options with the signing of Argentina international Sergio Romero on a free transfer. The 28-year-old former Sampdoria keeper worked with United boss Louis van Gaal at AZ Alkmaar and will provide competition for Spanish stopper David de Gea, should the latter remain at Old Trafford. Victor Valdes is set […]

Louis van Gaal has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a "fantastic player" after admitting he is in the hunt for a marquee signing to boost Manchester United's chances of challenging for the Champions League. Van Gaal is hoping to mount a serious challenge for domestic and European silverware in the coming year after qualifying for the […]

Congratulations to Mexico on winning the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup after defeating Jamaica 3-1 in the final played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mexico won the match after goals from Andres Guardado (minute 31), Jesus Corona (minute 47) and Oribe Peralta (minute 61) before Jamaica pulled one back in the 80th minute after […]

Under Tony Pulis, Crystal Palace became a difficult, resilient team to play against. After Pulis came to the club, Palace not only survived relegation but instead comfortably finished in mid-table. Therefore, it was a huge surprise to see Pulis depart the club ahead of the 2014-2015 season. Palace did not trust Pulis with transfers, which […]

Chelsea manager José Mourinho has suggested that the Blues' Premier League rivals are attempting to buy the title. The champions have watched their major rivals for the title strengthen significantly, while they have barely bought anyone save for replacements for departing players. And Mourinho, who was accused of buying trophies in his first spell at […]

Stevan Jovetic is set to join Inter Milan after the Serie A side announced he will have a medical on Tuesday. The Montenegro striker has failed to establish himself at Manchester City and will seek to relaunch his career in Italy. A post on Inter's official Twitter account read: "@stevanj35 [Jovetic] will arrive in Milan […]

Reported Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne turned out for current club Wolfsburg when they faced Arsenal in the Emirates Cup on Sunday. The 24-year-old is believed to be a major transfer target for Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad Stadium and here, Press Association Sport's Mark Bryans takes a look at his performance in the […]