After 20 years of running World Soccer Talk, I'm officially handing over the reins, so I'm no longer running the site. Instead, I've accepted a new position at a marketing company in a different industry, one I had before I launched WST in 2005. You may remember that I successfully sold World Soccer Talk in […]

Rodri's absence has significantly impacted Manchester City's performance this season. Their struggles in the Premier League and Champions League have highlighted his importance to the team.

Francisco Trincão, a 25-year-old Portuguese winger, has impressed at Sporting CP after spells with Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers. His performances have attracted interest from both Manchester City and Manchester United, setting up a potential transfer battle between the two Premier League giants.

FIFA's actions against Congo and Pakistan demonstrate its commitment to upholding high standards of governance and ethical practices within its member associations. The suspensions send a strong message about the importance of democratic processes and the prevention of external interference, promoting greater integrity and transparency within the global football system.

In the match against Real Betis, Vinicius Junior reached a legendary milestone with Real Madrid, doing so years younger than Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the Campeonato Paulista quarterfinal game against Red Bull Bragantino, Neymar opened the score for Santos with an amazing free kick, and had to be subbed off due to a new injury.

After a great victory against Real Madrid, Manchester United have reportedly set the price tag of current Real Betis star Antony for the next season.

After a 1-1 draw, Fulham knocked out title holder Manchester United for the 5th round of the FA Cup, leaving reactions and memes all over the social media.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's new ad for Wrexham AFC kits uses humor to highlight the significant financial investment they've made in the club. Comparing running the club to "lighting money on fire," the ad candidly acknowledges the costs involved while promoting a kit sale.

With the international break approaching, Ruben Amorim has recommended a key Manchester United player for England's national team coach Thomas Tuchel to consider.

Panini Legends, a new book about the cult of soccer stickers, features 85 icons such as Pelé, Diego Maradona, Franz Beckenbauer, and Bobby Moore as well as Lionel Messi, Marta, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Alexia Putellas, among many others. Written by Greg Lansdowne, each of the 85 stars featured includes a selection of photos […]

Houston Dynamo's marketing campaign heavily promoted Lionel Messi's presence for their match against Inter Miami. This strategy backfired when Inter Miami unexpectedly rested Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's Asian Champions League match against Esteghlal in Tehran due to security concerns. Al Nassr's decision prioritizes the player's safety, following a chaotic trip to Tehran last season that resulted in a seven-year travel ban for Saudi Arabian citizens entering Iran.

Lionel Messi's absence from Inter Miami's match against Houston Dynamo was a strategic decision aimed at preserving the player's fitness and ensuring his readiness for upcoming matches, both with Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.

While attending the annual IFAB meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino left the door open for a banned country to return to the World Cup.