With Chelsea distracted by the possibility of a first Champions League final victory, and Tottenham’s continued slump in form, Newcastle United appears to be in a prime position to claim the final Champions League spot, a remarkable feat for a club who arguably sold, at the time, three of their best players in Andy Carroll, […]

I am just a supporter, one of many. However, as a supporter I feel it is my duty not only to promote the sport whenever possible but also to raise awareness of issues facing the game we love. So, I write this in order to speak out about one of the more pressing debates among […]

Yesterday, EA Sports released UEFA Euro 2012 to FIFA 12 users on the major gaming systems, which means more gaming goodness to have over the summer. But as we wear out FIFA 12 and Euro 12, let’s start looking forward to FIFA 13. So far, this is what’s known about FIFA 13 (per Wikipedia): FIFA […]

Editor's note: Is Chelsea's victory against Barcelona a sign that English football is in a revival, or is it a false dawn? EPL Talk blogger Ahmed Yussuf takes one side of the argument, while I (The Gaffer) take another. Read both articles, and then you decide whose argument is more valid, in the comments section below. […]

Bayern Munich are 90 minutes away from a home Champions League final, with a massive Bavarian fanbase praying that this year will end an eleven-year wait to be crowned European champions once more. Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu is as daunting a fixture as any in world football, and the German visitors will be […]

Controversial calls have been a prominent feature of the Premier League this season. Barely a week goes by without claims of a diving incident, debatable red cards, or phantom goals. Of course this often irritates fans, particularly if your team is wronged. The fact that soccer’s major governing bodies continue to ignore fans by doing […]

In injury time against Barcelona, Chelsea hoofed the ball down field. Gary Neville told TV viewers "He's in," and then a moment later, we saw Fernando Torres controlling the ball near the halfway line and penetrating through the Barcelona defense. And then, all of a sudden, Neville let out an orgasmic howl (see video below). […]

After Saturday’s match, the standings will show that the Portland Timbers gained 3 points, but it will show that they didn’t move up in the standings. But leaving the match the Portland Timbers gained more than 3 points. Many will say that the own-goal was lucky and I give them that. Kansas City has proven […]

Feuerstein's Fire #99 – Wednesday, April 25th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Robert Jonas of Centerline Soccer discussing Shea Salinas/Rafa Marquez situation Mike Kuhn of Down the By Line discussing the great start to Sporting KC NASL Segment: Reviewing the weeks actions Red Bull Hour: Discussing the horriffic road loss at DC United Listen Here: […]

Being one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the world, Manchester United is usually very active in the summer transfer window. With several holes in this current Manchester United squad and their need to make improvements to improve in the Champions League, this summer is going to be no exception. World class players […]

The most anticipated match of the 2011-12 Premier League season featuring Manchester City against Manchester United has been moved on television in the United States from ESPN2 to ESPN. Moving the Manchester derby, in a match which may decide who will go on to win the title, is a fantastic decision by ESPN to try […]

Chelsea recorded a historic victory Tuesday evening, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final. The European media were quick to jump on the story with Marca, the Catalan newspaper, summing up the mood in Barcelona (see above). Meanwhile, the Madrid newspaper AS coined the feeling of many Real […]

Chelsea, against all odds, have defeated Barcelona and have qualified for the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final in an incredibly entertaining match that had everything. A red card, missed penalty, a shot that hit the post and — who would have guessed it — a last minute goal by Fernando Torres. What a brilliant performance […]

It's the match that we've all been waiting for — the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final to determine who will be playing in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final. Will it be Barcelona or Chelsea? We will find out in the next few hours. With Chelsea going into the match with a […]

The Champions League tie in Barcelona is special for a number of reasons. Not only are the players representing their clubs, but on a more personal level they are fighting for the chance to step onto the pitch, in Munich, just weeks from now. The Allianz Arena is a fitting place for this years final. […]