As a soccer fan and history buff, I love being able to see relics and old pictures of the beautiful game from generations past. Learning about the history of the sport, and also the specific team in which one roots for, is an extremely important thing in my mind. Putting a considerable amount of time […]

On this week's episode of Monday Night Football, Sky Sports soccer analyst Gary Neville analyzed Arsenal's defensive deficiencies they displayed against Manchester United where the Red Devils won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Neville illustrated why he was staggered by the way that Arsenal tried to play so desperately, and lacked the naivety to defend […]

New research shows that EA's FIFA soccer game is a "gateway drug" to attract new soccer fans in the United States according to data released by EA Sports. Not only is the video game loved and played by soccer fans both young and old, but it proves to be an ideal way to introduce sports […]

"Real Madrid should win La Liga and the Champions League every year with the talent in their squad." "Anyone could win games with a squad full of players like that." Football fans have either made or heard statements like these regarding Real Madrid since the time president Florentino Perez re-opened the club's "galacticos" policy during the early 2000's. While Perez's […]

Sergio Aguero commanded the headlines after scoring a stunning hat-trick for Manchester City against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Here, Press Association Sport shares eight interesting facts about a player rated among the best in the world. 1. Aguero is known widely by his nickname 'Kun', a moniker that has stuck since childhood. It comes from […]

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) is planning to talk with FIFA in order to have Luis Suarez's international ban reduced. Although the Barcelona striker can now play for his club, Suarez still has eight matches remaining on his international ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. The president of Uruguay's FA Wilmar Valdez concedes […]

Honorary Bayern Munich President Franz Beckenbauer informed the media that midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri can go to another club in January because the German giants only want players who want to stay with the Bundesliga champions. Rumors have been mounting for weeks regarding the out-of-favor midfielder after the player told the Swiss German-language tabloid Blick that he wanted to leave […]

Midfielder Alessio Cerci has been finding life at Atletico Madrid difficult since he arrived in the Spanish capital from Torino in late August. The Italian came to La Liga with expectations of being a major component in Diego Simeone's championship side. The 27-year-old was so excited about his imminent move to Spain that he prematurely tweeted news […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere would not be the same player if you took away the determination which played a part in him suffering another injury blow. The 22-year-old England international is set to see a specialist after damaging his ankle ligaments following a sliding challenge by Manchester United defender Paddy McNair on […]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers accepts captain Steven Gerrard is no longer the driving force he was but insists it is wrong to write him off entirely. And despite Gerrard's former team-mate Jamie Carragher suggesting it was time for the 34-year-old to be released from the defensive role which he believes he is unsuitable for, Rodgers […]

Sergio Aguero struck twice in the closing minutes to complete a hat-trick and revive Manchester City's Champions League hopes with a 3-2 win over 10-man Bayern Munich. City's challenge had looked all but over after Aguero's early penalty was cancelled out by quickfire goals from Xabi Alonso and Robert Lewandowski before half-time. But Aguero seized […]

Roberto Di Matteo played down the talk of a revenge mission as Chelsea visited Gelsenkirchen to take on his Schalke side – but it was embarrassment that greeted the Italian as the Blues eased into the knockout stages of the Champions League. Current Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted in the build-up to this clash that […]

Not content with the landmarks and trophies already scooped up in a 10-year Barcelona career, Lionel Messi this week reached two milestones, breaking the records for the most number of goals in the UEFA Champions League and La Liga. The Argentina captain shows no sign of letting up just yet. Eulogies for Messi’s career were written almost […]

A usual day at the Arsenal F.C. training centre consists of a strict regime of shuttle runs, stretching and ball skills but at a recent shoot for official wellness partners of Arsenal FC Vitality the players took the opportunity to take a breather from training with a few casual selfies on an unguarded smartphone. England […]

For viewers in the United States, today's UEFA Champions League games will be shown across several channels. Don't forget, you can also see live highlights of the matches on FOX Soccer Plus's MultiMatch 90 service. CSKA Moscow vs AS Roma, Noon, FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports GO, FOX Soccer 2GO & ESPN3 BATE vs Porto, Noon, FOX Soccer 2GO & ESPN3 Manchester City […]