As expected, Carlo Tavecchio has been elected the new president of the Italian football federation by a majority vote, replacing Giancarlo Abete. For readers who are unaware, Tavecchio had been battling allegations of racism in the weeks leading up to the election. In late July while speaking at the summer assembly of Italy's amateur leagues, […]

Five years ago, a group of Manchester City supporters taunted their cross-city rivals by unfurling a poster on Deansgate (a main road in the Manchester city center) that depicted Carlos Tevez celebrating with the words "Welcome to Manchester" written underneath him. The sign was an obvious jab at Manchester United fans because Tevez had opted […]

Several Premier League clubs are set to start utilizing the database of players used by computer game Football Manager to help scout out talent across the globe. Everton has been reported to be using the database for a number of years, which delivers highly specific and accurate information about players in a wide range of […]

Tottenham are perhaps the most frustrating big club in English football. Unlike Leeds United and Newcastle United, they have solid ownership even though the decision making of Chairman Daniel Levy, who runs the club, has been questioned. Last summer’s spending spree yielded little in the way of success during the 2013-14 season, but with a […]

Following yesterday's story in The Wall Street Journal that NBC Sports has decided to sign the Men In Blazers to a weekly TV show that will appear during the Premier League season on NBCSN, more details have been released today. The big news is that Men In Blazers co-host Roger Bennett will contribute to studio […]

Miroslav Klose has announced his retirement from international soccer less than one month after winning the World Cup with Germany in Brazil and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. The 36-year-old enjoyed a largely successful international career spanning for over 13 years where he scored 71 goals in 137 appearances for the […]

Barcelona has revealed that new signing Thomas Vermaelen has been sidelined indefinitely with a right hamstring injury. The 28-year-old passed a vigorous medical on Saturday before signing a five year contract with the Camp Nou outfit. However, the club has now revealed that the Belgian international picked up an injury whilst on duty in the […]

Manchester City has today confirmed the signing of France and Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala nearly three weeks after the club released a video of the player being interviewed as a City footballer. Mangala, 23, has impressed many in Porto since his move from Standard Liege, having a standout season last year for the Portuguese side. […]

NBCSN will debut a weekly TV show from the Men In Blazers every Monday night beginning in late August, according to The Wall Street Journal. The English duo of Michael Davies and Roger Bennett will be moving from ESPN to NBC after their successful World Cup show won over a large number of mainstream soccer […]

Prior to the final of the International Champions Cup last week, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal informed the media that he would decide the futures of certain United players after the conclusion of the club's US tour. "I shall make judgments after this tour,” Van Gaal said. “I let all the players play and […]

NBC Sports has teamed up with Topps to create several custom trading cards featuring Ted Lasso, Rebecca Lowe, Arlo White, Robbie Earle, Kyle Martino and Robbie Mustoe. The limited edition cards will be available in pubs in select markets across the United States where soccer fans will receive "Season Starter Kits" including Topps cards for […]

The new soccer season in most European countries is just around the corner, and thus so is the fantasy league for Europe. Using a budget of 100 million on Euro Fantasy League, here is my fantasy Starting XI that I recommend you consider. Goalkeeper: Salvatore Sirigu Defenders: Flilipe Luiz or Cesar Azpilicueta, Rami, Barzagli, Pablo […]

Sport is part of the fabric of Sydney, Australia, something that’s perhaps best illustrated by the multi-purpose ANZ Stadium—where five different sports are played—that was bristling with excitement as Juventus tackled the A-League All Stars this weekend. Indeed, even in the days that preceded Juve’s friendly game with the Australian top flight’s finest, the streets […]

Reports have surfaced in Spain linking Club America striker Raul Jimenez with a move to Atletico Madrid. Atletico's manager Diego Simeone is intent on improving his side's scoring options before the summer transfer window closes and the club have reportedly tabled a bid for the Mexican goal scorer, who is now considering his options. Jimenez […]

Following Saturday's 2-0 opening day victory over Leeds United, Millwall FC manager Ian Holloway stated he was "bursting with pride" in regards to his team's performance. But he went on to say that the actions from a group of his own supporters during the match were "obscene". Holloway was referencing chants that goaded Leeds supporters about […]