1. World Football Gossip Roundup: Robert Lewandowski, Gonzalo Higuain, Casemiro

    Robert Lewandowski is a hot commodity in Europe after his performance in the UEFA Champions League semifinals with Borussia Dortmund. The latest rumors suggest even more clubs are popping up in the race to sign him...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 34,223 reads 44 comments

  2. The Only Goal You Need to See This Weekend

    When your teammates are this good, you only need one healthy leg. That said, Lionel Messi wields one lethal left foot, and it only took moments for him to prove it Sunday. As if he needed to do anything of the sort...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 24,888 reads 10 comments

  3. Chelsea Edge Manchester United, Remain on Course for Top-4 Finish in EPL

    It took 87 minutes, but Chelsea and Manchester United eventually brought the drama we've come to expect from them...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 7,953 reads 81 comments

  4. Arsenal Closing on Top-4 EPL Finish as Chelsea, Tottenham Move Toward Showdown

    Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur took different paths to reach similar results Saturday in the Premier League, and coincidentally the race for the top four and Champions League qualification is playing out much the same way...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 17,063 reads 33 comments

  5. World Football Gossip Roundup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Edin Dzeko

    Manchester United are the club to watch in this Sunday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup. Cristiano Ronaldo has a homecoming on his mind and has reportedly been spreading the word about it...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 19 days ago 88,220 reads 67 comments

  6. Chelsea FC: Victor Moses Finding His Niche in Europa League?

    In the middle of the early-second-half goal glut Thursday night that clinched Chelsea 's spot in the UEFA Europa League final, overlooking Victor Moses was almost too easy. Nothing new there, of course...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 21 days ago 7,518 reads 6 comments

  7. Gareth Bale: Why Tottenham Hotspur Star Deserves All the Awards This Season

    The trophies keep coming for Gareth Bale , and correctly so. On Thursday, the Football Writers' Association named Bale their 2013 Footballer of the Year (via The Guardian ), bringing Bale's total to three trophies in his breakout season...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 21 days ago 5,116 reads 17 comments

  8. World Football Gossip Roundup: Robert Lewandowski, Jose Mourinho, Xabi Alonso

    The gossip scribes simply cannot make up their minds. One day, Robert Lewandowski is reportedly heading one place. The next day, he's thought to be going someplace else...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 28,302 reads 108 comments

  9. Bayern Munich Favorites for Champions League Title After Whipping Barcelona

    The deconstruction of FC Barcelona is complete. Bayern Munich now have their chance at history. Bayern Munich whipped Barcelona 3-0 at Barca 's Camp Nou on Wednesday to finish ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 7,477 reads 19 comments

  10. Bayern Munich Rout Barcelona, Continue March Toward Champions League Glory

    The all-German final is set and the transfer of power is all but complete. Bayern Munich have not just beaten Barcelona. They have humbled the history books and carved out a chance to secure their own immortality...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 34,086 reads 260 comments

  11. English Premier League Power Poll: Week 35

    The title is long since decided, but two other races in the English Premier League appear set to go down to the final day...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 19,294 reads 19 comments

  12. Champions League: Sky Sports Germany Mocks Spanish Football in TV Ad (Video)

    Sky Sports Germany is grabbing attention around the web for a television advertisement produced ahead of this week's UEFA Champions League semifinals...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 18,562 reads 28 comments

  13. World Football Gossip Roundup: Gareth Bale, Fernandinho, Leandro Damiao

    Gareth Bale could cost a potential suitor up to £60 million this summer, but make no mistake, some clubs can—and probably would—pay. That's the word in this Wednesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 49,379 reads 31 comments

  14. Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo Rue Missed Chances Against Borussia Dortmund

    Borussia Dortmund are off to the UEFA Champions League final after a thrilling semifinal second leg against Real Madrid saw the Germans advance 4-3 on aggregate...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 14,228 reads 7 comments

  15. Bayern Munich Manager Jupp Heynckes Wants Repeat Performance Against Barcelona

    Bayern Munich hold a 4-0 advantage on Barcelona after one leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, and manager Jupp Heynckes says he wants a "similar" performance in Wednesday's second leg...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 17,257 reads 2 comments

  16. Borussia Dortmund Escape Against Real Madrid, Advance to Champions League Final

    The final whistle brought with it both jubilation and relief. After a frantic final stand, Borussia Dortmund had held off Real Madrid and their belated attempt at redemption. The scoreboard said the visitors had lost 2-0, but that hardly mattered..

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 38,357 reads 315 comments

  17. Arsenal FC: Use Caution with Arsene Wenger to PSG Rumors

    Arsene Wenger could leave Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to a report from the Daily Telegraph 's Paul Hayward...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 8,981 reads 32 comments

  18. World Football Gossip Roundup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsene Wenger, MLS Expansion

    Could Cristiano Ronaldo really return to Manchester United? And if so, how much would he cost his former employer? Could Arsene Wenger really leave Arsenal after all these years? ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 24 days ago 25,418 reads 36 comments

  19. World Football Idiot of the Week

    In addition to his on-field exploits, Mario Balotelli has had a distinguished career in making mischief off it. This week, he's back in the act, and now he's in line for a dubious weekly award here at B/R...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 24 days ago 57,253 reads 50 comments

  20. What Is It Really Like to Defend Against Lionel Messi?

    Lionel Messi scored 91 goals in the calendar year 2012, meaning that at some point that year, at least 91 elite, professional defenders were made to look silly in their job. Of course, we know the number is quite a bit higher than that...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 24 days ago 30,951 reads 98 comments

  21. World Football Gossip Roundup: David Villa, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Julian Draxler

    David Villa, Barcelona's 31-year-old Spain international striker, wants to play at another World Cup. Problem is, before the event arrives next summer, he needs to regain a regular first-team place...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 25 days ago 25,720 reads 47 comments

  22. The Only Goal You Need to See This Weekend

    Everyone loves a good bicycle-kick goal. Kennedy Igboananike scored a great one this weekend. Igboananike , a 24-year-old Nigerian striker, netted an impressive goal with an overhead ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 25 days ago 4,093 reads 13 comments

  23. Robin van Persie Scores on Return to Arsenal as Man United Held to 1-1 Draw

    Robin van Persie's much-anticipated return to Arsenal on Sunday sparked storylines and resulted in a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 25 days ago 2,381 reads 59 comments

  24. Ronaldo Scores in Exhibition Match as Maracana Stadium Reopens (Video)

    Rio de Janeiro 's Maracan a Stadium reopened Saturday night after nearly three years of renovations. With the legendary venue set to host the FIFA World Cup final next summer, ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 25 days ago 981 reads 6 comments

  25. World Football Gossip Roundup: Luis Suarez, Robert Lewandowski, Iker Casillas

    The names of the players and the clubs have been out there for some time. These days it's all about connecting the dots...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 25 days ago 4,179 reads 40 comments