Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has urged frustrated fans to call off a planned protest at the start of Saturday's clash at home to Liverpool. Three unofficial fans' websites – Villa Blog, My Old Man Said and A Villa Fan – have called on fellow supporters to boycott the opening eight minutes of the Barclays […]

A business standing in the way of Tottenham's £400million stadium redevelopment plans has launched a High Court battle to stay put. It was agreed on Thursday that the case brought by Archway Sheet Metal Works will be heard on February 17-18 by Mr Justice Dove, who revealed in court he is an Aston Villa fan. […]

Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has left the door open for Steven Gerrard to return on loan once he moves to Los Angeles Galaxy. The Reds captain will end his 25-year-long association with his boyhood club this summer when he departs for a new challenge in Major League Soccer. Principal owner John Henry and manager […]

Today's Copa del Rey derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid promises to be a scintillating game featuring some of the best players in the world on one pitch — Ronaldo, Bale, Koke, Godin, Mandzukic, Modric and others. Programming note: If you live in the United States, the game is being televised on beIN SPORTS and beIN […]

After their pride took a knock in their first-leg defeat, Copa del Rey holders Real Madrid look to overturn Atletico’s two goal lead to progress to the quarter-finals at home today at 1:55pm ET on beIN SPORTS and DishWorld (for viewers in the United States). Last week’s defeat to their cross-town rivals marked a mini-slump […]

Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic has been suffering from the flu and missed yesterday's training session with the squad. That means manager Diego Simeone may choose to start Fernando Torres during today's decisive leg in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu. When asked about his starting eleven during yesterday's pre-match press conference, […]

Arsenal have announced that midfielder Mikel Arteta will miss a further three months after undergoing surgery to repair his ankle. The Spaniard has not played for the Gunners since the end of November having been sidelined by a calf injury; and later a related ankle problem. Following his most recent surgery, the 32-year-old isn't expected […]

Jonas Gutierrez admits a return to first-team football with Newcastle after overcoming cancer would trump all his other achievements in the game. The 31-year-old winger was diagnosed with testicular cancer 15 months ago but, having made a full recovery and featured on several occasions for Newcastle's under-21 team, he is dreaming of a day he […]

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore was on his way to Toronto on Thursday morning as he and Jermain Defoe prepared to trade places. Press Association Sport understands the 25-year-old United States international was booked on a flight to Canada after traveling down to London from the north-east on Wednesday evening with Defoe, 32, having headed in […]

Coming off of surprising Round of 16 appearances in the 2014 World Cup, the United States men's national team will renew its rivalry with Mexico this April, according to an announcement today by the US Soccer Federation. The match will take place Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on Fox […]

There were high hopes amongst Arsenal fans when their beloved club bought Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona in the summer for a fee believed to be around £32 million, however, few predicted just how much of an impact the Chile international would have in London during his freshman season at the Emirates. After 20 matches, Alexis […]

A few Premier League teams have solid squads, but are just one piece away from reaching their full potential. Arsenal’s missing link is thought to be a defensive midfielder. Liverpool have not been the same without Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Keep in mind that soccer teams are like puzzles and have to be arranged […]

Mauricio Pochettino claimed Roberto Soldado did not "need to apologize" for his glaring six-yard miss in Tottenham's 4-2 FA Cup third-round replay victory over Burnley. Spain striker Soldado unwittingly diverted Ross Wallace's free-kick goalwards as Burnley plundered a two-goal lead in seven minutes at White Hart Lane. The 29-year-old laid on two assists as Spurs […]

Victor Wanyama's hamstring injury marred Southampton's FA Cup third-round replay win at Ipswich for manager Ronald Koeman. Saints arrived at Portman Road riding the crest of a wave following Sunday's impressive victory at Manchester United. That win came at a cost, though, with influential centre-back Toby Alderweireld sustaining a hamstring strain which will see him […]

Toronto FC has won the race to sign US international striker Jozy Altidore from Sunderland, according to a report tonight by TSN. Jermain Defoe reportedly passed a medical on Wednesday afternoon to clear the way for a move to Sunderland. Defoe's transfer back to England is expected to be officially announced by the club in […]