World Soccer Talk

When Fubo first launched in 2015, it was a soccer streaming service. In ten short years since its debut, Fubo has quickly built itself into one of the biggest streaming services in the United States. With today’s news that Fubo has agreed to sell a 70% majority stake in its business to The Walt Disney […]

Liga MX’s Apertura playoff final between Club America and Monterrey saw Club America seal the first-ever consecutive treble in Apertura/Clausura history. The first leg played on Thursday, December 12, averaged 1.63 million viewers across Univision and TUDN. The second Liga MX leg did even better, averaging 2.02 million viewers on Sunday, December 15. While impressive, […]

Netflix's deal to acquire the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup is a groundbreaking deal for the sport of soccer in the United States. For women's soccer, it secures top billing on a streaming service with 66 million subscribers in the United States. In doing so, it'll help increase subscriptions […]

NBC Sports lead presenter Rebecca Lowe could be enticed by an opportunity to leave the US broadcaster after a new opportunity has opened up. That's according to a report by The Sun tabloid newspaper in the United Kingdom. The pending departure of host Gary Lineker from BBC's Match of the Day has caused a domino […]

Reporter John Ourand, a two-decade veteran of Sports Business Journal and the leading sports TV industry insider in the United States, suggests that Apple TV's MLS viewership for the 2024 final was as low as 65,000 viewers on MLS Season Pass. Ourand, who now writes for the sports industry newsletter Puck, added that the game […]

As Al Nassr looks to strengthen its squad for the second half of the season, the club has set its sights on a former Real Madrid teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, now playing for Manchester United.

With Saudi Arabia's interest reportedly fading, Mohamed Salah finds himself at the center of a clash with a Liverpool legend as his contract situation remains unresolved.

Heung-Min Son's future at Tottenham Hotspur is uncertain. With his contract expiring next summer, and the club seemingly hesitant to offer a new deal, a move to Barcelona is increasingly likely.

After a thrilling 3-2 result against Inter Milan, Christian Pulisic claims his first title with AC Milan after winning the Italian Super Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo's impressive goal-scoring form fuels speculation about his next move after his Al-Nassr contract expires. A move to MLS to join Lionel Messi is a distinct possibility.

According to a climate change expert, FIFA's Club World Cup in cities across the United States next summer could see fans and players suffer from extreme temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Many of the kickoff times for games featuring some of the biggest clubs from Europe have been scheduled for early-to-mid-afternoon local […]

Orlando, Florida, is a mecca for tourists, and soon, it will be a destination for soccer fans as they descend on the city for a major sporting event: FIFA Club World Cup 2025. At next summer's FIFA Club World Cup, Orlando will host six games, including four Group Stage matches, one Round of 16 game, […]

Following last month's report that US Soccer was considering a plan to break up youth soccer teams based on birth year, a new report reveals that the US Soccer Federation has backed down and will leave it up to the individual leagues to decide. The proposed reversal would have changed the age groups for soccer. […]

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig continues to focus on prioritizing internationalization as part of its strategy. Building off this past summer’s successful U.S. tour where the club played matches against Aston Villa and Wolves in New Jersey and Florida, the United States remains a priority for RB Leipzig as it expands its appeal to both fans […]

Bayern Munich has long been a powerhouse on and off the pitch in Germany. Through wealthy sponsorship deals with German giants such as Adidas, Deutsche Telekom, Allianz, and Audi, the Bavarian club has dominated German soccer with annual revenues of $895 million. In comparison, rival Bayer Leverkusen, last year’s winners of the Bundesliga title, has […]

Gary Neville is this week's guest on the World Soccer Talk Podcast. During the conversation, Neville discusses the launch of the brand-new It's Called Soccer! digital series that includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher. The trio launched It's Called Soccer! on September 18. The show, according to a press release, promises to "discuss and debate […]

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United […]

Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans). Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw, and Harry Kane, it's […]

Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was. Listen to the latest episode Launched in 2006, […]