The Uruguayan newspaper El Telegrafo is reporting that the agent of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has confirmed that both Liverpool and Arsenal have tabled bids for the Uruguay international. Cavani's agent, Claudio Annelluci, expressed that even though his client is happy with the French champions, he is mulling over the offers from the Premier League clubs. “There […]

In the latest of brewing Cold War sentiments between the US and Russia, controversial Republican Senator John McCain recently reissued a demand to pull the plug on Russia’s right to host the World Cup in 2018. Speaking to ESPN/ABC podcast Capital Games program, McCain asked whether it was “appropriate to have this venue in Russia,” […]

AC Milan forward Robinho will be returning to the club where he began his soccer career, Santos. The Brazilian club has confirmed a season-long loan deal for the 30-year-old player who made 23 appearances in Serie A last season. Robinho began his career in Santos' youth system before spending three seasons with their senior squad. […]

Most teams in the world do not have the luxury of unlimited funds to buy any player they want like Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City or Real Madrid do. Because of the gargantuan gaps between the haves and have-nots, certain teams are forced to play a historically unattractive way to be able to still […]

The endless rumors surrounding Arturo Vidal and Manchester United refuse to go away. The Italian newspaper La Stampa reported last night that Vidal's agent Fernando Felicevich has spoken with United and agreed in principle a deal worth £182,000-a-week; which would bring his annual earnings to nearly £9.5 million. News of this agreement between the Premier League club and the […]

MLS and USA soccer star Landon Donovan has announced his retirement from the professional sport. The all-time leading scorer in USMNT soccer history will retire at the end of this season. Donovan published the following letter to explain his decision: After careful deliberation and after many conversations with those closest to me, I have decided […]

Landon Donovan will retire at the end of the 2014 MLS season, confirmed a statement by LA Galaxy. According to the statement on the club website, Donovan wrote: “After careful deliberation and many conversations with those closest to me, I have decided that this will be my last year as a professional soccer player,” said […]

Arsene Wenger this morning rolled back the years in a press-conference filled with dry humor ahead of Arsenal's return to Wembley for the annual domestic curtain raiser as the FA Cup winners take on the Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield. There was much talk regarding the fitness of Theo Walcott as […]

Monaco striker Radamel Falcao is back in the papers today, as fresh reports claim that the highly-rated goal scorer is now being chased by Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. The Independent newspaper is reporting that while the three clubs all want Falcao, it is the Merseyside club that is actually leading the chase to secure […]

The news from France this morning is that Paris Saint-Germain has either called "time" or dropped out of the race altogether to sign Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid. PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi was quoted earlier today as saying: "For Di Maria, it's true we have discussed him with [Florentino Perez]. But he was too […]

After Romelu Lukaku posted a picture on his Instagram account with the caption ‘time to write a new chapter’ with a gleaming smiling, many thought either he was returning to Stamford Bridge to play for Chelsea next season, or the unfounded rumors were true, that Lukaku was on his way to Real Madrid. The next […]

Everton has officially unveiled its third shirt for the 2014/15 season. The Toffees will wear the white and purple kit for the first time in a friendly against SC Paderborn. Everton describes the shirt as "white, blackberry and yellow," as well as featuring a v-neck wrap-over collar with a high-stretch rib for comfort whilst a […]

After the MLS All-Star Game Wednesday night in Portland, some misconceptions have been exposed. Keeping in mind that this was just a friendly where the result mattered little and playing to win wasn't at the very fore of the conversation and thinking surrounding the game, here are my 5 thoughts regarding the 2014 MLS All-Star Game: […]

Speaking at the public presentation of David Luiz, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has given his thoughts on the rumored transfer of Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria to the French side. The club official was questioned about the cost of the former Chelsea defender. PSG's president then drew a comparison with the Ligue 1 […]

Live presentation of the MLS All-Star Game featuring Bayern Munich versus the MLS All-Stars begins at 9:55pm ET tonight with commentators Adrian Healey, Taylor Twellman and sideline reporter Monica Gonzalez calling the match. Then at midnight ET, ESPN FC will have a 2014 MLS All-Star postgame episode live from Providence Park in Portland. ESPN Deportes Radio […]