Manager Robin Dutt, whose only real previous managerial experience is with lowly side Stuttgart Kickers, has so far been impressive as a Bundesliga manager with Freiburg. While he hasn't pulled off any miracles, it certainly is a commedable achievement keeping Freiburg afloat in the Bundesliga. This season the task will be the same, and he […]

England boss Fabio Capello has named his 23 man squad that will face Hungary on Wednesday at Wembley, England's first match since their defeat at the hands of Germany in the World Cup. In the squad, Capello has shuffled fourteen players from the England team who featured and ultimately underwhelmed this summer at the World […]

Germany team-mates Thomas Mueller and Miroslav Klose got on the scoresheet to dismiss Schalke and claim an early piece of silverware by way of the German Super Cup. Thomas Mueller's reputation continues to grow after breaking in the Bayern Munich first-team late last season. After impressive performances in the Champions League particularly, Mueller forced himself […]

The next Premier League season doesn't begin until Saturday, August 14 but as soon as the first ball is kicked in the Community Shield, the English top flight football calendar officially opens. Tomorrow we'll see Manchester United compete against Chelsea (10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel) to see who will win the Community Shield silverware. Historically […]

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has confirmed he is staying with Arsenal for the new Premier League season. The Spain midfielder had been the subject of rumours about a move back to his boyhood club Barcelona, but the 23 year old has commited his future to the North London club. Fabregas has confirmed that Barcelona had […]

And so it begins. Last season's Bundesliga and DFB Pokal champions Bayern Munich will face an in-form and energized Schalke side who were Bayern Munich's most competitive challengers for the Bundesliga crown last season. Felix Magath would like nothing more to pip Bayern Munich to a domestic trophy this season, and he knows he has […]

Manager Zvonimir Soldo will know that he's really up against the odds with Koln this season. After a summer of changes, Koln will either be in a relegation dogfight or securing themselves a place in the safety of mid-table. Koln's status as a yo-yo club is certainly not one Soldo wants to nurture. Koln will […]

Juventus have passed their first test, they've qualified for the next round of the Europa League defeating Shamrock Rovers 2-0 away from home and 1-0 in the return leg at home. Now Juventus will play a play-off against Austrian side Sturm Graz, and if they win that playoff, then they will play in the Europa […]

Earlier today, UEFA unveiled its pairings for both the UEFA Champions League play-off rounds and the UEFA Europa League play-off draw. For Champions League participant Sampdoria, they will take on Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen on August 18 (away) and August 24 (home). The Werder are the 2009 UEFA Cup runners-up, losing 2-1 to Shakhtar […]

Two weeks ago EPL Talk revealed that Fox Football Fone-In was cancelled and that Kyle Martino was moving from ESPN to Fox to start up a new show in its place. And now we have seen confirmation of the news in an article published by the Associated Press as well as some insight in regards […]

One of the advantages of the Premier League season starting a week later than some European leagues is that it gives us a chance, for one weekend at least, to watch other leagues that we necessarily wouldn't have as much time for once the season kicks off. And what better way to spend the weekend […]

Two seasons ago, Nani was hauled off at halftime in a lacklustre display against Tottenham. The Portuguese winger then watched his club come from 2 goals down to win 5-2 and keep their title charge alive. Fast forward to this summer and Nani has cemented his place as an exciting winger looking to emulate the […]

Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg both grabbed impressive wins against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. Dortmund beat the big spending Manchester City by a score of 3-1, while Hamburg came from behind and defeated Premier Leauge champions Chelsea by a score of 2-1. Dortmund defeated this summer's biggest spenders Manchester City quite emphatically, which is an […]

Monchengladbach manager Michael Frontzeck will know that he has another tough season ahead of him with Die Fohlen. Despite this, keeping Monchengladbach afloat in the Bundesliga this season is and will remain Frontzeck's main objective, with everything else being just a bonus. Key Players American midfielder Michael Bradley exploded onto the world football stage at […]

It all kicks off tomorrow night, as Championship new boys Norwich play host to Watford in the first game of the football league season on a Friday night. This will be the first live game of the English season and I must say that not only as a Championship blogger but also as a football […]