The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has decided to suspend all competitions from May 16 onwards in a dispute with the government over the new TV rights deal signed into law at the end of April. The RFEF says it wasn’t properly consulted when the rights were being negotiated, therefore accusing the government of a “lack […]

After yesterday's very entertaining clash between Juventus and Real Madrid, arguably the biggest semi-final of the round kicks off today when Barcelona meets Bayern Munich in a must-see match. So many storylines. So much football. Let's hope this one is half as good as the hype. If so, we're in store for a memorable match. […]

In its newest documentary, E:60's Jeremy Schaap presents the most complete look done by television, at the most powerful man in the world of sports and the current crisis his organization is facing, FIFA President Sepp Blatter. The trailer for the film has been released (see below). The actual documentary itself will air on Tuesday, […]

Real Madrid forward and three-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is a polarizing figure. The 30-year-old is loved by a section of soccer fans for his world class talent and showmanship, but he's also loathed by many who consider him vane and egotistical. However, during an interview at a promotional event in Japan, Ronaldo showed […]

Police have searched Mike Ashley's Sports Direct headquarters in Derbyshire as part of their ongoing investigation relating to Rangers. The Newcastle United owner has close to a nine per cent stake in the Ibrox club, and Sports Direct has control of their retail operations. "We can confirm that officers carried out a search of a […]

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that midfielder Paul Pogba will resume first-team training tomorrow and could feature this weekend when the Bianconeri host Cagliari. The goal is to have the France international ready to start next week's crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final return leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Pogba hasn't featured for Juventus […]

Phil Neville fears David de Gea will leave Manchester United this summer. European champions Real Madrid have been monitoring De Gea's contract negotiations with United and are ready to pounce if the Spaniard does not sign an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season. A fortnight ago manager Louis […]

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara began his professional playing career with Barcelona in May 2009. Over the next four seasons, the Spain international made 68 appearances for La Blaugrana before deciding to join manager Pep Guardiola in Germany and signing a four-year deal with the Bavarians. After spending the 2013-14 season on the sidelines due to […]

Thomas Vermaelen has been named in Barcelona's 18-man squad which will face-off against Bayern Munich later today at the Camp Nou. Ten days ago, the Belgian defender was given the "all-clear" by the medical staff to resume first team action but has yet to feature in any of the club's fixtures. Vermaelen was signed from Arsenal for […]

Barcelona will be aiming to avenge the 7-0 aggregate loss they suffered against Bayern Munich in the 2012/13 Champions League season when both sides clash in this year's semi-final. The first leg of the encounter, at the Camp Nou on Wednesday, promises to be an interesting one with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola returning to […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reached an agreement to renew his contract with the London club for another two years, according to the Spanish publication Marca. The understanding is Chelsea and the Portuguese manager negotiated the deal four months ago, but didn't want to make anything official until the end of the season. Mourinho's current […]

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola says there is no team or system that can stop Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. On Wednesday, for the first time since leaving the Catalan club in 2012, Guardiola will face off against his former club at the Camp Nou. In recent days the debate has raged as to whether the Bayern coach's […]

FOX Sports is on the verge of acquiring the English-language TV rights to the 2016 Copa America, according to a World Soccer Talk source. The tournament, to be held in the United States from June 3-26 next year, will be the 100-year celebration of South America's most prestigious international competition. It will be the first time Copa America has […]

It's finally here. The semi-final of the UEFA Champions League between Juventus and Real Madrid. As discussed in our interview with Anto from Beyond The Pitch a few days ago, do not count Juventus out. Real Madrid are still favorites to win, but Juventus certainly have the talent that could turn this game in their favor. […]

Jose Mourinho has dismissed critics of his Chelsea team after they secured the Barclays Premier League title. The self-proclaimed Special One led Chelsea to his third Premier League title with Sunday's 1-0 defeat of Crystal Palace. But even as they were lifting the trophy, Chelsea were still being branded 'boring' not only by opposing fans […]