Set Piece

  1. Assessing Juergen Klopp's Champions League Final Options Without Mario Goetze

    Mario Goetze has officially been ruled ou t of the UEFA Champions League final, meaning Borussia Dortmund will have to take on Bayern Munich without him...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 13 hours ago 5,816 reads 40 comments

  2. Real Madrid Transfers: Could Isco Be Heir to Cristiano Ronaldo's Throne?

    Real Madrid and Malaga have reportedly begun talks over the transfer of attacking midfielder Isco to the Spanish capital...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 14 hours ago 9,300 reads 45 comments

  3. Premier League: Top 8 Goal Assists During the 2012-13 Campaign

    As we continue to look fondly upon the 2012-13 English Premier League season, cast your minds back to some of the wonderful goal assists we've seen...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 15 hours ago 3,682 reads 7 comments

  4. Power Ranking Football's 5 Most Effective Suffocos

    After witnessing an enthralling 2012-13 season and the rise of a new position, who are the best suffocos in world football? "Suffoco" is a relatively new role in which the midfield No...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 16 hours ago 2,049 reads 11 comments

  5. Manchester United Transfer Rumours: What Would Robert Lewandowski Add to Team?

    Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski , according to a recent report from ESPN FC ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 16 hours ago 11,452 reads 18 comments

  6. Wayne Rooney Needs to Leave Manchester United to Become the Player He Can Be

    To say Wayne Rooney has underachieved on his talent is to accept his talent compares to that owned by Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo and perhaps every player bar one who put on a Manchester United shirt before him...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 16 hours ago 8,443 reads 33 comments

  7. Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Jose Mourinho, Isco, Wayne Rooney

    The Special One is returning to a Bridge near you. Jose Mourinho, the once and former manager of Chelsea, is heading back to Stamford Bridge this summer, at least according to a report in the English press...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 hours ago 15,979 reads 73 comments

  8. Tactical Twins: Bayern's Javi Martinez and Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin

    Next up in our series of tactical twins is an analytic glance at two of the finest holding midfielders in world football right now...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 19 hours ago 2,727 reads 14 comments

  9. Pedro Pinto: Bayern Munich Will Win Champions League Final vs. Borussia Dortmund

    CNN FC's Pedro Pinto believes Bayern Munich will win Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. The two German sides will meet at London's Wembley Stadium at 2:45 p...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 1 day ago 8,879 reads 11 comments

  10. Why Manchester United Will Win the Premier League Next Year

    It's extremely early to make predictions, but if you pushed me on it—really pushed me—I'd put my money on Manchester United to retain their Premier League title next season...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 1 day ago 12,063 reads 58 comments

  11. UEFA Champions League: Plotting Bayern Munich's Path to the Final

    Bayern Munich are favorites for glory in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. For those who have followed Bayern this season, that fact comes as little surprise...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 day ago 6,869 reads 16 comments

  12. The Tactical Evolution of Manuel Pellegrini: Madrid, Malaga, Premier League?

    Manuel Pellegrini admitted today that Malaga 's game against Deportivo La Coruna will be his last at la Roselada ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 day ago 4,153 reads 7 comments

  13. UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze to Miss Final

    Borussia Dortmund have confirmed (via ESPN) that playmaker Mario Gotze will miss Saturday's UEFA Champions League final...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 day ago 12,369 reads 119 comments

  14. Cristiano Ronaldo: Former Real Madrid President Hints at Chelsea Move

    According to the headline attached to a talkSPORT exclusive interview with former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo "could follow Jose Mourinho to Chelsea...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 day ago 63,762 reads 115 comments

  15. Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain

    We've heard the whispers, read the gossip and entertained the idle speculation for weeks, months and even years. Now, though, it might be time for some real developments in the Neymar transfer saga...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 day ago 33,183 reads 62 comments

  16. Thiago Alcantara: Would Barcelona Midfielder Be a Good Transfer for Man United?

    Manchester United have been credited with interest in Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara . According to Spanish daily newspaper Marca , an €18 million bid is under ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 day ago 21,675 reads 129 comments

  17. Qatar 2022: 5 Stars Certain to Shine in World Cup Finals

    Despite the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being nine years away, it's still one of the most talked about items on the footballing calendar...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 day ago 9,602 reads 76 comments

  18. 4-6-0: The Most Ridiculous Formation Ever Played

    Football is a game of strategy, and those who can out-think their opposite number quickly rise to the top of the game...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 2 days ago 21,109 reads 1 comments

  19. 6 Potential Transfer Targets for New York City FC in 2015

    MLS will have a new team in 2015. New York City FC will be majority owned by Premier League Manchester City and partially funded with investment from the New York Yankees. A global sports mega-brand is in the offing...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 3 days ago 24,525 reads 100 comments

  20. Manchester City, New York Yankees to Partner in MLS Club: Why It's a Good Thing

    Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up in the American soccer market. Their joint venture, New York City Football Club ( NYCFC ), is set to become Major League Soccer's ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 3 days ago 23,321 reads 83 comments

  21. Wayne Rooney: Where Would Manchester United Striker Fit in at Chelsea?

    Transfer sagas traditionally dominate summers bereft of international action, and the coming months will be no different...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 14,744 reads 86 comments

  22. USMNT: Don't Sweat the Jurgen Klinsmann to Everton Rumors, At Least Not Yet

    The American soccer blogosphere blew up Monday afternoon over a rumor concerning United States national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 3 days ago 7,304 reads 7 comments

  23. Monaco Linked to Falcao, Moutinho and Rodriguez: Are They the Next Big Thing?

    AS Monaco have seen plenty of headlines in the last two weeks as they prepare to spend big in the summer transfer window...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 10,648 reads 77 comments

  24. Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Edinson Cavani, Mats Hummels, Radamel Falcao

    Edinson Cavani's stay in Napoli is apparently coming to a close, with the Serie A runners-up reportedly opening discussions over his sale this summer...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 3 days ago 29,912 reads 25 comments

  25. Why Thomas Mueller Will Be Key to Bayern Munich's Chances Against Dortmund

    The all-German UEFA Champions League final is under a week away, and on paper one team walks into the match overwhelming favourites...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 3,924 reads 18 comments