International break review; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Nipun Chopra, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer analyze the USA’s shock 2-0 defeat against Guatemala, the impact that Johan Cruyff had on American soccer, review of the UEFA Champions League draw, the chances of Tottenham winning the title, the importance (or […] On this edition of … [Read more...]

PSG's Ibrahimovic considering Prem offers 8:01 PM GMT Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he is weighing up offers to move to a Premier League club after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer. The Sweden captain has been strongly linked with a move to England's top division if he opts to leave the Parc des Princes, with Manchester United and Arsenal both reported as potential … [Read more...]

Harry Kane hails ‘special’ England after stunning win against Germany Roy Hodgson insists England are still “a work in progress”, but goal-scorer Harry Kane hailed a ‘special night’ after the Three Lions’ stunning 3-2 fightback win away to Germany. Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez had put the world champions 2-0 up at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday with an hour […] Photo credit: AFP Roy … [Read more...]

Germans left fuming by England fightback in Berlin Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew admitted he was annoyed to see the world champions squander a two-goal lead in their 3-2 defeat at home to England in Berlin. Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez had put the World Cup holders 2-0 up at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday with an hour […] Photo credit: AFP Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew admitted … [Read more...]

Macintosh: Kane shines on international break 3:28 AM GMT Iain Macintosh Iain Macintosh determines who deserves praise and punishment in the first week of the international break in this edition of Heroes and Villains. Heroes A fine goal for Harry Kane and a very appropriate one too, given the way that his turn evoked memories of a certain Johan Cruyff. Kane worked hard all night for England, … [Read more...]

US battle to 1-1 draw at Colombia to open Olympic playoff [VIDEO] The United States sweated to a 1-1 draw at Colombia in the opening leg of a 2016 Olympic qualifying playoff at Estadio Metropolitano. In steamy conditions, Luis Gil scored his third goal of this Olympic qualifying cycle in the fifth minute, finishing a cross from Mario Rodriguez to stake the […] Photo credit: AFP The United … [Read more...]

Gotze could be set for reunion with Klopp 4:44 AM GMT Chris Borg The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Gotze on course for Klopp reunion? It's going to be more than a bit worthwhile keeping an eye on Liverpool over the summer as … [Read more...]

France defeat Dutch on night of Cruyff emotion France claimed an exciting 3-2 friendly win over the Netherlands on a night of emotion in Amsterdam on Friday, the day after Dutch legend Johan Cruyff died at the age of 68. The match at the Amsterdam ArenA was preceded by a minute’s silence in memory of the 31 people […] Photo credit: AFP France claimed an exciting 3-2 friendly win over the … [Read more...]

Guatemala shock USA 2-0 in World Cup qualifier Guatemala dealt a lackluster United States a devastating 2-0 defeat in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Guatemala City. With goals in the first 15 minutes from Rafael Morales and Carlos Ruiz and an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Paulo Motta, Guatemala earned their first ever World Cup qualifying victory over […] Photo credit: AFP Guatemala … [Read more...]

Friendlies: France win; Ronaldo pen miss 8:49 AM GMT Netherlands were beaten 3-2 by France thanks to a late Blaise Matuidi goal on an emotional night in Amsterdam. Tributes were paid before and during the friendly international with France to the legendary former Netherlands and Ajax star Johan Cruyff, who died on Thursday. Matuidi struck three minutes from full-time to secure a 3-2 win for … [Read more...]