Mathias Pogba claims that his brother, star midfielder Paul, used a witch doctor to help Manchester United beat PSG in 2019. According to Mathias, Paul essentially asked for a spell to be placed on PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé. The matchup was the second leg of the round of 16 Champions League campaign. United won the […]

Sunday's PSG-Lille fixture only gets more enticing from a neutral perspective with the deterioration of Neymar and Mbappé's relationship. Two of the world's greatest players on one of the most expensive and lavish teams cannot see eye to eye. Despite the fact that PSG won its first two games in Ligue 1 play, scoring 10 […]

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 […]

Kylian Mbappé, one of the world’s brightest talents, has a major test coming in the form of the 2022 World Cup. At league play, he dominates the French club scene and leads a stacked frontline against Europe's elite. Internationally, he is the catalyst for France's impressive recent results. However, mediocre performances in the Nations League […]

In the history of the World Cup since 1930, only eight powerhouse nations won the tournament. Five come from Europe, and the other three hail from South America. Furthermore, only two countries won consecutive World Cups. Italy won in 1934 then in 1938. Brazil matched that feat in 1958 then 1962. Therefore, six nations, as […]

Sometimes you watch a World Cup and you think 'well, that was the greatest edition of that tournament ever.'  That is not always the case. Certain World Cups are boring. Or, at least, they do not live up to the billing despite having the greatest teams and players from across the globe. Regardless, the quadrennial […]

It is anybody's guess who will win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar come November and December. There are, of course, favorites to win the tournament. Out of Europe, France, Germany and England are always among the favorites. Also, Spain and Portugal always have strong sides. Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in perhaps his last World […]

Kylian Mbappé's rapid start to his career could put him in the running for the greatest soccer player of all time. That topic is one that sparks debate among a certain set of players. Four men separate themselves from their peers in their respective eras. Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Mount […]

Kylian Mbappe's new deal with Paris Saint Germain comes along with rumored benefits. After months of speculation that the Frenchman would join Spanish side Real Madrid, the transfer saga ended with a twist. Prior to PSG's season finale against Metz, Kylian Mbappe stepped in front of the Parc des Princes crowd to roars. The influence […]

The FIFA World Cup produces rivals that are seemingly exclusive to this competition. In international soccer, the majority of rivalries are geographical. For instance, Mexico and the United States have a heated rivalry as neighbors. Similarly, Brazil and Argentina consistently produce world class talent going head-to-head regularly. Finally, England and Germany date back to before […]

The countries with the most World Cup soccer titles are an elite group. These nations have history of producing world class talent each year. Therefore, they are always in the mix for contention when the World Cup rolls around every four years. In the 21 editions of the tournament, only eight countries out of FIFA's […]

There are any number of nations that feel they are the most like to win the World Cup in 2022. With the depth of squads qualifying for the World Cup, there are legitimate paths for multiple teams to reach the Final in December. Belief is one thing, true potential is another. Only eight countries can […]

The World Cup top scorers of all time list differs heavily from the stereotypical list of who the greatest players of all time are. If anything, that signals that heroes are made in the monthlong competition that happens every four years. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo has seven goals in his four World Cup competitions. That […]

Scrolling through the 2021-22 Ligue 1 standings, you might find some notable surprises. Previously one of the best teams in France, Saint-Etienne has become the dregs of France’s premier league. Lens's performances set the club above its expectations. Remarkably, with 24 points, the club is on track to finish in a Champions League spot. Then, there […]

“Christopher Nkunku is keeping Leipzig in with an opportunity of a surprise result here!” Traditionally, any player wildly celebrates a hat trick playing in the stadium of one of the world's best teams. Nkunku acted reserved in his celebrations. Despite scoring his third goal of the game, Red Bull Leipzig still trailed Manchester City. Rather, […]