UEFA has officially announced that they are boosting solidarity payments to men's clubs that do not qualify for their tournaments. The governing body of the sport in Europe currently runs three club competitions each year. This includes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. They also control national team tournaments such as the European […]

Daylight saving time has come in the USA, but those in Europe still live on Coordinated Universal Time standards, or UTC. Therefore, the clocks changed in the United States early on Sunday, March 10. Americans had to 'spring forward' one hour. The time difference between New York and London is traditionally five hours. However, for […]

In February, FIFA is visiting each nation to submit a bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup, including the United States and Mexico. The two North American nations are combining in a joint bid to host the top international women's soccer competition. They will compete against two other bids to host the prestigious event in […]

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has proclaimed that he expects his club to be in European qualification within five years. The Cherries have never featured in a competition such as the Champions League or Europa League in their history. They only just played their first-ever Premier League campaign eight years ago. The American businessman previously purchased […]

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced an official partnership with organizers of the Ballon d'Or awards. The governing body of the sport in Europe announced the agreement just days after the most recent ceremony. Lionel Messi edged out Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for the men's awards. Aitana Bonmatí, on the other […]

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter delivered fiery remarks about the idea of putting the 2030 World Cup in six different countries. Speaking to Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick the disgraced FIFA executive said it is absurd that the current FIFA bosses are splitting the competition up. He credits his frustration with the fact that a World Cup […]

Wayne Rooney, manager of DC United, has revealed that he has lofty managing ambitions at a top European club. After his return to the MLS last summer as the head coach of DC United, the 37-year-old is now poised to lead the All-Stars team in their upcoming clash against Arsenal on July 19. The Englishman […]

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened to ban the upcoming Women's World Cup from certain countries in Europe. Speaking at the World Trade Organization headquarters, Infantino criticized European broadcasting companies over their bids for the tournament. According to the soccer administrator, networks in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK have undervalued the tournament's broadcasting […]

Russia is considering a switch away from UEFA in order to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The Russian Football Union (RFU) has already supposedly scheduled a meeting to discuss the potential move. Sources at ESPN claim that the summit will take place on Friday. The Russia national soccer team, as well as all clubs […]

Asking what the best domestic league in Europe is a fairly broad question. Different leagues have the best club, best fanbases, best title race, best European race or relegation battle. So, which one do we mean? For all intents and purposes, yes. This question focuses on what you, the reader, perceive as the best domestic […]

Once again, the United States claimed the CONCACAF W Championship. A hard-fought win over Canada a week ago secured the Americans' ninth title in the competition's 11-year history. The competition launched in 1991, with Canada winning in 1998 and 2010. Now, the CONCACAF W Championship doubles as World Cup and Olympic qualifying for nations in […]

World Soccer Talk®'s new European Soccer Travel Guide eBook is the perfect tool American fans need for their adventures. Whether that be a weekend trip to England or ticking off the cathedrals of the sport in Europe. The beauty of this new publication is that it shows you how it is possible. There should not […]

Switzerland is not the first place on most people's list for groundhopping across Europe to watch soccer. Your attention likely goes to the country's stunning scenery, picturesque towns and world-famous chocolate.  The soccer scene takes a back seat, understandably so. Yet, with that in mind, I always found the Swiss Super league as one of […]

Plenty of players are part of the conversation for best young talent in world soccer. Part of the beauty of the sport is that players can break onto the scene at a young age. Take someone like Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman established himself as a European talent with Monaco in the UEFA Champions League in […]

Across Europe, atmospheres at soccer stadiums vary from the calm to the extreme. Oftentimes, the passion at the more extreme stadiums can drive the intensity on the pitch. Fans in countries like Poland, Germany and Croatia build up a remarkable atmosphere at each game regardless of opponent. Unfortunately, some countries have a reputation for taking […]