Germany and Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose has announced his desire to become Germany's all-time top goalscorer and take the title that has been held for so long by the legendary Gerd Mueller. In South Africa this summer, Klose had the chance of becoming the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer, but felt short of the […]

According to reports scoured across the Internet, Spurs boy wonder Gareth Bale is the subject of a potential Real Madrid transfer bid this January. Should the Spanish giants make a move for the Welsh winger, Tottenham and Harry Redknapp would be foolish to let their young prized possession leave White Hart Lane regardless of the […]

For a change of pace, I wanted to share some videos from Stjarnan, the Icelandic team that has become an Internet celebration thanks to their very unique and creative goal celebrations. Stjarnan FC plays in the Men's Premier League division in Icelandic football in front of a stadium that has a capacity of 1,000. Their […]

One of the most extraordinary goals that Liam Brady scored for Arsenal was on December 23, 1978. And of all teams, it was against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in the north London derby. The 1978-79 season saw the return of Tottenham to the top flight, but Spurs were buoyed by the addition of […]

It seems impossible now to go more than a few weeks without a media story breaking that exposes the alleged infidelity, criminality or immorality of a Premiership footballer. Whilst in a utopian society every individual would subscribe to the narrow excuse for hypocritical morality prescribed in today’s modern media, this in reality cannot be held […]

While Jermain Defoe took the goal-scoring honours on Friday night at the other end of the pitch Joe Hart was going a long way to establishing himself as England’s goalkeeper for the foreseeable future with another fine display. Fabio Capello’s decision to opt for an experienced ‘keeper at the World Cup at the expense of Hart […]

This was going to be a double whammy for the Red Bulls in their match against Real Salt Lake. If it wasn't trying to get a victory at Rio Tinto Stadium, it would be doing the feat without four of their top players who were called into international duty with their respective national teams. Starting […]

Wayne Rooney will represent England against Switzerland in the midst of a media storm that is threatening to overshadow England’s 4-0 demolition of Bulgaria. While most would expect Rooney to struggle under the pressure, it would be just like him to return to form with a bang and do all his talking on the pitch. […]

After a successful, if occassionally indifferent 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Friday, England have won 11 successive home games. Before this game, the British tabloids were ready, knives sharpened, to cut England's manager to pieces. In his England-Bulgaria preview last week, titled 'Fabio Capello has lost his players and now he will lose his job', […]

Now that Italy have won their first match of the EURO 2012 qualifiers against Estonia, it's time to look ahead. The group which Italy have been put in isn't difficult, but it could cause some unexpected results and slip-ups if the Azzurri aren't careful. Probably the most dangerous teams in the group are Serbia, Northern […]

I think I am one of the few people in the blog/media realm that seems to enjoy the Europa League (formerly UEFA Cup). I've always looked at it as a great way to get more cultured in European football and see some of the up and coming stars before the big clubs swoop in for […]

Wayne Rooney has been caught, according to British newspapers, of having an affair with a prostitute while his wife Coleen was pregnant. Rooney supposedly slept with the 21-year-old call girl seven times in four months. If the story is true, then it's reprehensible of Rooney to do such a thing. And conceivably, Rooney may have […]

It wasn't the most opportune of debuts as England center back Michael Dawson lay writhing in pain in the 56th minute of England's eventual 4-0 win over Bulgaria. But when Bolton defender Gary Cahill's name was called by Fabio Capello to replace the injured Dawson, it was a proud moment for Cahill himself, his family […]

With great sadness, I need to announce that Eric Altshule, a blogger for EPL Talk and MLS Talk, died this past Wednesday in Los Angeles from a massive heart attack. Eric is survived by his wife and two beautiful young daughters. Eric’s brother said that “Eric was a passion­ate soccer fan, and loved more than any­thing […]

Joachim Loew's men opened their European Championship qualification campaign with three points against a very impressive Belgium side who will feel they deserved more from the match. After the controversy and debate surrounding the captaincy of the national side, and Loew's decision to exclude Michael Ballack from his squad, some may have expected Loew's side […]