Former Tottenham and Scotland midfielder Dave Mackay has died aged 80, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. Mackay, who was part of Spurs' 1961 double-winning team, passed away at hospital in Nottingham on Monday evening. "We were saddened to hear of the death of our former captain Dave Mackay who passed away at the […]

What if? It's a question fans of history and sports always like to ask, usually at a pub or in the depths of despair. What if this person did this, or a manager made that decision? When authors write about these decisions, they tend to be straightforward historical retellings. However, author James Durose-Rayner takes a […]

If you try to buy tickets for a Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match at White Hart Lane, you'll notice that each game is priced into one of three categories based on the level of the opponent. The category with the highest ticket prices contains many of the top teams in the league — notably Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, […]

Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16. The England international was questioned by police on Monday following the allegation involving a girl who is believed to be 15 years old. He has been suspended by the club, pending the […]

Swansea manager Garry Monk admits he would love another taste of European soccer after moving into qualification contention. Back-to-back wins over Manchester United and Burnley have taken Swansea into eighth place and to the 40-point mark in the quickest time in their Barclays Premier League history. Victory at Tottenham on Wednesday would take them to […]

Police are examining mobile phone footage following reports of racist and abusive behavior by Chelsea fans on a train on Sunday night. British Transport Police (BTP) said they were called to meet the London to Manchester train as it entered Stoke station, and asked four men to leave. Four others left of their own accord. […]

Earlier this season, Real Madrid were running past opponents at a record pace, as Carlo Ancelotti's side went on a 22-match winning streak in all competitions from October to December. But lately the Spanish giants have been dealt some adversity. Player unrest, lackluster performances and injuries have taken a toll on the squad since the […]

Sunderland attacking midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested in England on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. The girl, not named, is a 15-year-old. Police searched Johnson's property today, where they also found a loaded firearm at Johnson's £1.85 million mansion. However, it's understood that he has a permit to own the gun. Johnson […]

Villarreal have continued to be one of the more entertaining teams in Spain this season. Following a sixth place finish in 2013-14, second year coach Marcelino has targeted Champions League qualification for the Yellow Submarine, and his side are currently battling it out with Valencia and Sevilla for the coveted fourth position in Spain. While the club is […]

A photograph of Barcelona's revolutionary home shirt for the 2015/16 season has been leaked on the Internet. At no time during the 115-year history of the club have Barcelona worn hoops. The club’s shirt with its classic vertical scarlet and blue stripes is one of the most iconic jerseys in all of sports. However, the […]

Today's Soccer Morning features the latest news and talk about soccer, as well as guests Kris Heneage and Chris Kamrani. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Former World Soccer Talk Podcast analyst Kris Heneage will be […]

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's tactics are once again being called in to question after his side suffered back-to-back defeats to Barcelona and Liverpool. Fans and pundits have dissected the Chilean boss' formation choices against his past two opponents, with most agreeing the 61-year-old manager got his tactics wrong during both contests. Manchester City now […]

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has confirmed Barcelona and Manchester United tried to sign him last summer. The Brazilian centre-back has been linked with both clubs with reports claiming Barcelona had a big-money bid rejected, while United had a £30 million offer turned down by the French champions. With the arrival of David Luiz from Chelsea […]

The Capital One Cup final was revenge for Jose Mourinho and Chelsea, as they almost totally neutered Tottenham’s few advances and took advantage of their mental errors and injuries while cruising to a 2-0 win. Chelsea showed their experience, nous, and cutting edge that Spurs simply lacked. Maybe they’ll gain those attributes one day, but […]

For all his tactical nous and man-management skills, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is often criticized quite openly for his transfer market moves. Luis Suarez, Jordan Henderson, Steven Gerrard and Raheem Sterling, who were all so impressive last season during Liverpool's ultimately-futile title charge, were all brought in before the current manager's appointment. At the same […]