British television station ITV launched a brand-new documentary about Cristiano Ronaldo last week entitled "Cristiano Ronaldo – Footballing Superstar." ITV described the documentary as "mining ITV's brilliant archive, combined with the best of his action from Spain, along with a host of eyewitness accounts from players, coaches, pundits and fans." The 45-minute documentary is well […]

FOX Sports has quietly released its FOX Sports GO app for iPad and iPhone devices. The app, which was supposed to be ready in August to coincide with the launch of FOX Sports 1, was released on October 1. It's also compatible with the iPod Touch, but as of press time, no version is available […]

Photos of Brazil's new home shirt have been leaked on the Internet. Brazil's home shirt for World Cup 2014 isn't scheduled to be officially unveiled until November, but the leaked photos above and below show a sharply dressed shirt featuring the famous yellow colors of Brazil with a green trim for the cuffs, and a […]

The successor to the throne of Paolo Di Canio’s reign has finally been found. Gus Poyet, the former Brighton boss, has replaced the Italian. After a faltering start to the Premier League campaign, Di Canio was sacked only after five games. His replacement brings with him Brighton backroom team of Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway. […]

Last week, when queried about Romelu Lukaku’s success on loan to Everton this season, Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho replied, “It is one thing to play for Everton, another to play for Chelsea.” But surely a goal against Manchester City is a goal against Manchester City, regardless of the team it’s scored from. Especially a brilliant […]

The return of the New York Cosmos has been met with fanfare throughout much of the country. The revival of the 1970s superclub brought more attention and eyeballs on North America’s Second Division than any time since the exodus of top second division clubs to MLS began with Seattle’s 2009 move. When the Cosmos return […]

For me, away days are the best thing about being an English football supporter. They encapsulate and preserve everything that is brilliant about the game: The passion and commitment of supporters traveling to watch their team. The elation when you score a goal in another team's back yard. And perhaps most importantly of all, having […]

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj will select Belgium as the country he'll play for if Belgium adds him to their World Cup squad, according to a report today on a Belgium website. The newspaper says that a source close to the family said that Januzaj would choose Belgium as his national team if Belgium coach […]

Sunderland have appointed Gus Poyet as their new team manager. Poyet replaces Paolo Di Canio and caretaker manager Kevin Ball in the job at the Stadium of Light. The Uruguayan will be joined at the Stadium of Light by his backroom staff Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway. Poyet has agreed a two year contract at Sunderland […]

A photo has been leaked on the Internet that reveals the new home Arsenal shirt from Puma for the 2014/15 season. Thierry Henry is wearing the new Arsenal home shirt for next season, while Bacary Sagna and athlete Linford Christie are also in the photograph. Olivier Giroud is wearing an Arsenal training top, also from […]

Here are tonight's world soccer news headlines: International soccer FIFA plans league table of nations' racism issues — AP Eric Wynalda doesn’t hold back, swings on American soccer coaches, says “No Way” Qatar 2022 happens — Big Lead Ashley Cole ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with rib injury — The Guardian Montenegro missing four key players […]

Ladies and gents, we'll be broadcasting a live episode of This Week In Soccer today (and every Monday) at 5:30pm ET/10:30pm BST. Today's panelists are Laurence McKenna, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Richard Farley. The topics that will be discussed are: 1. How would the emergence of Atlético change Spanish football? How important is it for Spain that […]

Orlando moved a step closer to having its own Major League Soccer team after the City of Orlando Commissioners today voted to approve funding for a soccer-specific stadium. The vote was the first of a series of two votes that will conducted. The second and final vote is scheduled for October 22. “This is obviously […]

After Manchester United wrapped up a nervy three points against the Premier League’s bottom club on Saturday, many people were quick to praise the display of 18-year-old, Adnan Januzaj. The young Belgian showed a rare combination of skill and poise for a player with such a limited résumé. Januzaj will be out of contract with […]

Visit WorldSoccerTalk.com today at 5:30pm ET to watch the live episode of This Week In Soccer, the discussion show featuring Richard Farley, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna. Today's topics will be: 1. How would the emergence of Atlético change Spanish football? How important is it for Spain that Simeone's project persists? 2. Should Cup winners […]