Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling insists he is not "a money-grabber" after talks on a new contract were put on hold until the summer. The 20-year-old has been made what manager Brendan Rodgers described as "an incredible offer", believed to be £100,000-a-week, but negotiations have reached an impasse. However, somewhat embarrassingly for the Reds, Sterling suggested […]

Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto has said he would be open to a reunion with former coach Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. Vietto signed his first professional contract for Racing Club in Argentina, and was called up to the first-team squad by Simeone in October 2011. The striker signed a five-year deal with Villarreal in August 2014 […]

Barcelona forward Pedro says talk of him leaving the Catalan club is "logical" and admitted to frustration with a lack of playing time under manager Luis Enrique. Pedro's first-team action has been significantly reduced due to Barcelona's attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. The 27-year-old has started 12 La Liga matches this season and has […]

The outrage meter reached 11 as long suffering New York Red Bulls fans vented in a volatile, emotional January night. Mike Petke, a local son who wore the crest for years as a player and later became the club’s first truly successful manager, embodied everything the organization needed to be. And the club had just […]

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is looking to recapture what he considers his best form in two years after recovering from injury. The Brazil international enjoyed a run of 16 starts in 19 matches from late November – which coincided with a marked improvement in the team's results – until a groin problem in February's Merseyside […]

Tottenham have announced an agreement has been reached with Archway Sheet Metal Works which clears the path for their new stadium to be built. The club have plans in place to construct a new 56,000-seater stadium on their White Hart Lane site but have faced a lengthy court battle with Archway – who refused to […]

Lionel Messi is a doubt for Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo on Sunday, due to a lingering issue with his right foot. The last time Messi appeared was prior to the international break during his side's 2-1 El Clasico victory over Real Madrid on March 22. The forward reportedly picked up the knock during the second leg […]

Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Leander Schaerlaeckens and Manuel Veth. 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. Jason kicks off today's show with Leander Schaerlaeckens as they look back at the United States' 1-1 draw […]

Good news for World Soccer Talk readers! The Copa America 2015 soccer tournament in Chile is fast approaching and we'd like you to be there to enjoy it in person for a chance in a lifetime vacation. You can win a trip to the Copa America final on July 4th courtesy of LAN Airlines, a […]

Similar to Dunga attempting to rebuild Brazil's national side, Vicente Del Bosque has the same responsibility of constructing the future of Spanish soccer. With legends like Xavi and Xabi Alonso retiring from international duty and Andres Iniesta's quality fading away, La Roja need a new mastermind to dictate the midfield and orchestrate attacks. That man […]

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere made his first appearance on the pitch on Tuesday since suffering an injury setback in February, albeit in a friendly against Championship side Brentford FC. The England international scored one goal and provided an assist to teenage future star Dan Crowley in the 4-0 victory for the Gunners. Wilshere, along with […]

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For most players in Kevin de Bruyne’s position, a move to a European juggernaut would be a natural step in his progression as a blossoming footballer. The Belgian international has been magnificent for Wolfsburg this season, racking up a frankly phenomenal 14 goals and 21 assists for the Bundesliga outfit in all competitions. For any […]

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Wayne Rooney called Ross Barkley over last week and repeated some wise words he heard from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a bid to improve the Everton midfielder's stuttering form. This time last year, Barkley was regarded as the brightest young prospect in the English game – a tag Rooney is more than familiar with. The […]