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 […]

Today’s Capital One Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Chelsea is being televised live on US television and Internet. The tournament provides the two Premier League teams with their first opportunity to win silverware during the 2014/15 season. And for viewers in the United States, the game is being televised only on beIN SPORTS. Programming note: Online service named DishWorld is […]

Kyle Naughton is set to miss Tottenham's Capital One Cup semi-final against boyhood club Sheffield United as a move to Swansea edges closer. The 26-year-old full-back came through the ranks at Bramall Lane, making 50 appearances for the Blades before moving to north London in 2009. Naughton arrived at White Hart Lane at the same […]

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted today that the personal competition between himself and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi plays a role in his desire to become the best player in the history of the sport, per an article published in France Football. During the extensive interview with the bi-weekly French magazine, the Real Madrid forward confessed that he is […]