Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to offload misfiring striker Roberto Soldado this summer and have earmarked Sevilla's Carlos Bacca as his replacement. Soldado was signed from Valencia for a fee of £26 million in August 2013, but the Spanish forward has struggled to find his goalscoring form from previous seasons in La Liga. During his final […]

As labor negotiations go, the current impasse in Major League Soccer has been kitten play to this point. No one could have reasonably described the proverbial air in the room as “heated” or “contentious.” It was difficult to even sense a genuine threat of delaying this week’s important season openers around MLS. Sides had generally […]

The display turned in by Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany against Manchester United during a 4-1 win last season at the Etihad Stadium is not one you forget in a hurry. At the heart of Manuel Pellegrini’s back-four, the Belgian was an indomitable presence, shutting out the Red Devils forwards with athleticism, intelligence and an array […]

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has heaped praise on Villarreal prior to Wednesday night's decisive second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Villarreal are coming off of an exciting 1-1 draw with league-leaders Real Madrid and have been playing some of the more entertaining football in Spain this season. While Enrique is confident Barcelona will take […]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he had no concerns over the recent form of Angel di Maria and went on to say the Argentina international has the capability to be "the best player in the world" in his next match, speaking ahead of his side's midweek trip to Newcastle. Di Maria was replaced […]

Today's Soccer Morning features the latest news and talk about soccer, as well as guests David Amoyal and Jonathan Tannenwald. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Amoyal will discuss Roma's draw with Juventus, the latest on […]

Jose Mourinho says captain John Terry will receive a contract extension to stay at Chelsea beyond the end of this season. The 34-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the current campaign, but Mourinho believes his form means he will be staying at Stamford Bridge. "What I can guarantee is he will be a […]

Leeds LLP, a group that supports fan ownership of Leeds United, has confirmed they will approach New Zealand actor Russell Crowe in order to hold face-to-face talks regarding his possible investment in the club. The Oscar-winner has been a life-long Leeds fan and recently caused a social media storm when he asked his 1.69 million Twitter […]

Atletico Madrid are in the process of finalizing the details which will see the reigning champions of Spain embark on a brief summer tour of China this summer. The confirmed dates for the friendlies are: July 28, August 1 and 4. The venues and opposition have yet to be confirmed, but it is understood one […]

With less than three months left of the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season, time is running out for clubs to climb up the table into one the top four spots in the standings and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United currently hold down the Champions League qualification spots […]

"Thierry shook me and told me to always question myself, which we tend to forget to do when we're young. It hit me hard. When a player like Thierry Henry speaks to you, you can't ignore what he says. I realised that becoming a great player was a permanent job. When you see a guy […]

Former Tottenham and Scotland midfielder Dave Mackay has died aged 80, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. Mackay, who was part of Spurs' 1961 double-winning team, passed away at hospital in Nottingham on Monday evening. "We were saddened to hear of the death of our former captain Dave Mackay who passed away at the […]

What if? It's a question fans of history and sports always like to ask, usually at a pub or in the depths of despair. What if this person did this, or a manager made that decision? When authors write about these decisions, they tend to be straightforward historical retellings. However, author James Durose-Rayner takes a […]

If you try to buy tickets for a Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match at White Hart Lane, you'll notice that each game is priced into one of three categories based on the level of the opponent. The category with the highest ticket prices contains many of the top teams in the league — notably Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, […]

Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16. The England international was questioned by police on Monday following the allegation involving a girl who is believed to be 15 years old. He has been suspended by the club, pending the […]