The group stage of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup is over and there wasn’t a single draw at all. There have been 24 definitive results in 24 matches, which is quite remarkable. The knockouts have a lot to live up to and there are some tasty fixtures to look forward to. In total there are […]

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has expressed his confidence in his current side's ability to stay in the Bundesliga and also conveyed that he believes his star players will remain at the club next season, in an interview with the German publication Sport BILD. Dortmund are currently in the Bundesliga's relegation zone after only accumulating 15 […]

Arsenal are expected to press ahead with their interest in Valencia centre-back Gabriel Paulista following the completion of a deal for teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw. However, the Gunners are likely to have to overcome a work permit hearing before the uncapped Brazilian would be allowed to play in England. Poland youth international […]

Rene Meulensteen played an integral part in four Premier League title winning teams at Manchester United during his tenure as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant manager from 2007 to 2013. He briefly served as Head Coach of Fulham during the 2013-14 season and achieved some notable results including a draw at Old Trafford. However, he was sacked in February 2014, many […]

Prior to today's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Barcelona (4pm ET on beIN SPORTS in the USA), manager Diego Simeone had been reportedly been training his squad with an attacking trident formed by Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic. But it has been learned that the Argentine boss has elected to start Fernando Torres […]

What has been rumored for the past few days has come to fruition. Chinese businessman Wang Jianlin, owner of the Dalian Wanda Group, now owns 20% of Atletico Madrid shares after investing a reported 45 million euros (£35 million) in the reigning champions of Spain. With his investment, the owner of the Wanda Group becomes the […]

Japan have been efficient if not spectacular in their defense of the Asian Cup. They dealt with Palestine easily and eased past Iraq. Against Jordan the Japanese had a chance to finish Group D on top with a 100% record and set themselves up for a mouthwatering with the technically proficient United Arab Emirates. Jordan […]

Although the Gunners are coming off a massive victory against Manchester City at the weekend, a match that the team’s much scrutinized defense was impeccable, the north London club is still in need of an additional defender to add to the squad. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made it perfectly clear that he wishes to […]

More than a few eyebrows were raised as David Luiz was selected at center-back as part of the FIFPro World XI at the Balon d’Or event last week. People were shocked to see Luiz ahead of better center-backs, including the likes of Mats Hummels, Thiago Silva, and Diego Godin. In truth, this shouldn’t even be […]

The exodus of the United States' best players from Europe to the homeland continued this winter, with Mix Diskerud and possibly Sacha Kljestan signing with MLS clubs. We have written a novel's worth of stories about its impact on the U.S. national team, whether it is good for this country's soccer development and how concerned […]

Chelsea held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg tie at Anfield on Tuesday. The Blues took the lead through an Eden Hazard penalty in the 18th minute before a sensational run by Raheem Sterling produced the equalizer for the Reds in the second half. Brendan Rodgers' side pressed […]

By Mauro Ruini and Luca Speranzioso It was only five years ago that Inter Milan, with José Mourinho managing the likes of Javier Zanetti, Wesley Sneijder, Samuel Eto’o, Dejan Stanković, and Maicon, won the UEFA Champions League. Since then, they’ve gone from Serie A powerhouses and continental competitors to mid-table and Europa League afterthoughts. Financial […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho still has not won a semi-final against Liverpool after Raheem Sterling's flash of brilliance earned the Reds a deserved 1-1 draw in the opening leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final. During his first spell in charge, the Stamford Bridge boss came off second best in last-four clashes against the Merseysiders […]

Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has insisted the club will wait until the summer if it has to to get the right replacement for Alan Pardew. Charnley and chief scout Graham Carr have spent the last 2 weeks or so assessing potential candidates for the vacancy, but there has been a growing feeling on Tyneside […]

Barcelona officials are currently examining options that would allow the La Liga giant to sign players this year, despite a FIFA-imposed embargo that prevents the club from buying players until January 2016. The Catalan daily SPORT claims that Barcelona lawyers have uncovered two options. The first option would be for the La Liga side to sign players, give […]