With the 2014 World Cup now in the rear-view, Luke Dempsey's entertaining book "Club Soccer 101" helps new-school soccer fans and sports history wonks learn more about professional club teams from around the world -- including La Liga, Bundesliga, English Premier League (EPL), Liga MX, and Major League Soccer (MLS) -- with his new book further helping them understand the passion of "the beautiful game."
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho signs with Queretaro of Liga MX and is met with both open arms and a racial slur by a former Mexican politician, Seattle Sounders clinch MLS Playoff berth and aim for the Supporters Shield, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber is interested in replay challenges for the league.
Could Real Madrid fans see Robin Van Persie heading to Real Madrid to possibly replace Cristiano Ronaldo? They might if the latest soccer transfer rumors are true.
Xabi Alonso made two huge announcements over the last few days, but only one of them was unexpected. The Basque midfielder announced that he would not only quit his international duty but would also be leaving his current club Real Madrid to try his fortunes with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich. Latin Post.com takes a look at why Alonso will be missed by Real Madrid.
Over the last few seasons,Barcelona, considered among the world's elite, seemingly fell from its peak atop the world rankings and became more of a questionable side. The opening game of the 2014-15 season seemed to show that Barcelona has a lot to offer. Here are some takeaways from the team's 3-0 win over Elche.
The Spanish League gets underway this weekend. After much waiting, the world will get a chance to see what some of the best clubs in the world can do. From Real Madrid to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, Latin Post.com previews this weekend's action and schedules.
It has been the tale of two games. A week ago in the UEFA Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, donning his knightley white long-sleeved Madrid jersey, put on a star performance that has become his trademark. He scored two terrific goals, including a wondrous strike on the second and was excellent on and off the ball.
Lionel Messi did not have a great World Cup. He pulled off some heroic moments for Argentina in the Group Stage before slowly fading into the background as the competition grew stronger and the pressure mounted. With Neymar and Luis Suarez now added to his club team, Barcelona, will they surpass the four-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner?
For years, Messi has been the goal-scoring machine that Barcelona has relied upon but the arrival of Luis Suarez could undoubtedly spell trouble for the club and their "Mes que un club" (more than a club) philosophy with the addition the mercurial Uruguayan star known for his off-the-field antics as well as his feats on the pitch.
The soccer transfer market remained active during the World Cup and one of the biggest moves of the summer actually took place. Joining Lionel Messi and Neymar at Barcelona next year is the controversial Luis Suarez, fresh off his bite of Giorgio Chiellini's neck in the World Cup. He will surely become a threat to other Spanish league defenses, but will adding the troubled star to Barcelona's roster work?
While Uruguay's Luis Suarez finally apologized for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during their Group Stage game, the punishment does seem to fit the crime despite what Suarez's supporters - including Chiellini - may think of the nine-game and 4-month suspension of the polarizing 2013-2014 English Premier League (EPL) Player of the Year.
The Spanish League title will be decided on Saturday when Atletico Madrid and Barcelona face off at the Camp Nou. Los Colchoneros were seen as the favorites to take the trophy, but slip-ups in recent weeks have given Barcelona a chance to lift the trophy on home turf with a win.
While Manchester City celebrates their second English Premier League (EPL) title in three years, the club faces a murky as they plan to appeal UEFA's sanctions against the team for failing to meet their "Financial Fair Play" requirements. Man City faces £49 million ($82,530,700 USD) fine paid over three years, a 21-player limit on next season's Champions League competition and a salary cap to the current payroll level.
Lionel Messi is the face of Barcelona. He is the team's all-time highest goal scorer and he has been the reason for the club's success over the last few years. But could he possibly be on his way out? And is Barcelona's biggest Real Madrid ready to buy him up?
Real Madrid was defeated 2-1 on Wednesday falling behind in the La Liga title race against Atletico Madrid. The game took place at the Estadio Roman Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville.
