Posted 23 mins ago
A lot is riding on Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League: Not only their own ambitions to bring the trophy back to Germany for the first time in 12 years but a need to vindicate the Bundesliga concept – that success off the pitch breeds success on it. Where it began, how it works and what happens next were laid out by Christian Seifert, chief executive of the Bundesliga.
Posted 23 mins ago
“(Qatar 2022)… is an example of what happens when you use football as a political instrument and think you are making some kind of United Nations project.” Bundesliga chief Christian Seifert on the decision to award the World Cup to a country with no football culture.
Posted 19 hours ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Pellegrini confirms his departure from Malaga, Bayern respond to Klopp’s portrayal of them as the bad guys, more match fixing allegations in Asia, Premier League season is over, but who provided the best value for money.
Posted 1 day ago
Does David Beckham belong to the history or to the mythology of football? Was he remotely worth those 115 England caps? Brian Glanville delivers his verdict on the former England captain.
Posted 2 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, no tears as Mourinho parts ways with Real Madrid, Steaua Bucharest president jailed, Napoli looking to do business with Manchester City, Klopp a breath of fresh air, Neymar advised to leave Brazil to fulfil his potential.
Posted 2 days ago
One seemingly innocent phrase slipped into the proposals for FIFA reform should have put a smile on the face of Michel Platini at his busiest time of year. Similarly, those same words may infuriate some of the losers from the 2018/2022 World Cup bid battle.
Posted 3 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Monaco threaten French league with court action, racism not just confined to Italy, says Prandelli, Real Madrid announce press conference, Ancelotti poised to replace Mourinho, player apologises over gesture at fans.
Posted 3 days ago
With Lionel Messi out for the season and his closest challenger, Cristiano Ronaldo, in action in the Spanish Cup final, there was no movement at the very top of the ESM Golden Shoe standings this weekend.
Posted 4 days ago
Irrespective of region, culture or history, it’s one of football’s constants. The meeting of two teams sharing a common catchment area can act as the ultimate source of pride or shame.
Posted 5 days ago
When El Salvador’s Jorge Alberto “Magico” Gonzalez arrived in Spain, he became a trailblazer for Central American footballers…
Posted 6 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Balotelli told he will be sent off if he leaves the pitch without permission, Brazil employ robots to beef up World Cup security, Jones livid when pigs head left in his locker, Blatter rewarded for services to football, Blatter not sure if will take lap of honour.
Posted 6 days ago
Where words are concerned, politicians insist, context is everything. This applies equally to sports politicians. Sepp Blatter’s latest controlled interview is a prime example.
Posted 7 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, David Beckham retires from football, Benfica coach considers quitting in wake of latest heartbreaking defeat, Riquelme back in the groove, Blatter admits exco members were influenced by external forces when they chose Qatar for 2022.
