Barca learn from 'painful' loss - Luis Enrique 10:24 PM GMT Dermot Corrigan Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said his players would learn from the experience after their shock 2-1 Clasico defeat at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Barca went into the game 39 games unbeaten in all competitions, 10 points ahead of Madrid in the table, and widely expected to repeat last season's Treble of La Liga, … [Read more...]

Spurs held at Liverpool while Arsenal and Manchester City stroll Leaders Leicester City can go seven points clear in the Premier League after closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur dropped points in a frantic 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday. Harry Kane struck in the 63rd minute to cancel out Philippe Coutinho’s opener for Liverpool, leaving Spurs four points below Leicester, who […] Photo … [Read more...]

NBCSN’s new video celebrates the drama of relegation [VIDEO] Relegation is not for the faint of heart. It can be a cruel mistress. But, for the neutral, it’s a fascinating part of the world’s most beautiful sport that adds so much suspense in the final weeks of a season. Not surprisingly, NBC Sports Group has latched on to the […] Relegation is not for the faint of heart. It can be a cruel … [Read more...]

Zidane mustn’t make the same mistakes as Benitez in el Clásico clash The team selected by Rafael Benitez for his ever Clasico earlier this season wasn’t in line with his standard managerial blueprint. While Barcelona made tactical sacrifices, bringing in the altruistic Sergi Roberto into the side in place of Munir El Haddadi on the right flank, Los Blancos were cavalier. Danilo […] The team … [Read more...]

2016 NASL preview: Excitement building for new season of American soccer Despite two clubs ceasing operations after the 2015 North American Soccer League season ended, the league is about to kick-off its sixth year since returning in 2011. With a fresh TV deal announced with beIN SPORTS this week, the NASL can legitimately offer Major League Soccer some much needed competition. […] Despite … [Read more...]

Team News: Late Fitness Check GW32 There could still be a few twists and turns as the 2015/16 season enters the final stretch. With Leicester sitting five-points clear, the title is seemingly theirs to lose but the chasing pack won’t be giving up just yet. However, if the Foxes can secure three-points at home to an in-form Southampton side and Tottenham fall to beat a resurgent Liverpool at … [Read more...]

Arsenal have screwed up, admits Mesut Ozil Mesut Ozil has delivered a damning assessment of Arsenal’s season by admitting Arsene Wenger’s side have “screwed up” in their Premier League title challenge. Wenger’s team go into their game with Watford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 11 points adrift of Leicester with a game in hand on the […] Photo credit: AFP Mesut Ozil has delivered a … [Read more...]

Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 32 A dead-rubber with a quarter of the season to go…   Despite the fact there is still a quarter of the season to run, this week’s Premier League program kicks off with something of a dead-rubber. Both Aston Villa’s and Chelsea’s fate for next season has been decided for a while. Villa’s was probably sealed when Tim Sherwood was sacked (in November). His … [Read more...]

Man City have renewed hope in Messi chase 1:21 AM GMT The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Messi to Man City not dead yet No one really expected the rumour about Lionel Messi reuniting with Pep Guardiola … [Read more...]

Top 5 must-see soccer games on US TV this weekend In a Premier League season that has swayed one way and then the other, this upcoming weekend is likely to be looked back upon as one that was vital in determining the eventual winners. Both of the top two have seven games remaining and both have testing contests to come […] In a Premier League season that has swayed one way and then the … [Read more...]