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/ 1251 days agoPelé leaves behind an everlasting soccer legacy in America
The world has lost a a true icon, as the legendary Pelé passed away Thursday in his native Brazil. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the Brazilian maestro dazzled the world in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, winning three World Cup titles over that span. And he spent nearly 20 years making 636 appearances with Santos […]
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/ 1252 days agoSave 50% on Paramount+; See every Champions League game
CBS has unveiled coverage plans for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 that kicks off this February. And you can save 50% on Paramount+ if you act now, and watch every single UEFA Champions League game at a discounted rate. If you don't already have Paramount+, now is an excellent time to jump on […]
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/ 1253 days agoEnglish soccer dictionary for Americans
For new soccer fans, getting a hang of all the lingo can be a little challenging. Even for longtime fans of the sport in the US, when watching games from across the pond you might find yourself scratching your head trying to understand some of the local terminology used. So we've put together an English […]
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/ 1254 days agoSee how BBC's Match of the Day looked in 1974
Match of the Day has been a staple of British television since it first aired in 1964. In fact, the soccer highlights show holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running football television program in the world. The BBC have posted footage from their archives to YouTube, offering a fascinating look at how Match of […]
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/ 1257 days agoHow to pick a soccer team to support
Are you new to the sport of soccer? Have you caught the quadrennial World Cup fever, and want to keep your interest in the game going? Do you casually watch footy year-round, but want to take your support to the next level? Then you need to know how to pick a soccer team to support […]
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/ 1258 days agoAmericans watched more World Cup than March Madness
Ask most Americans to name the biggest sports competitions on US airwaves. They'll likely name the Super Bowl, World Series, March Madness and NBA Finals as the most popular. But according to the latest analysis from FOX Sports head of strategy and analytics, Americans watched more World Cup than March Madness in 2022. FOX Sports […]
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/ 1259 days agoWorld Cup Final second most-viewed game ever
The thrilling 2022 World Cup Final that saw Argentina triumph over France was a triumph for broadcasters as well. The match turned out to be the second most-watched soccer game in US television and streaming history. The game itself was one of the most exciting, memorable contests ever. A raucous France comeback from 2-0 down […]
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/ 1271 days agoWhy you can love a 0-0 draw
The most dubious scoreline in soccer, at least when it comes to pleasing traditional American sports fans, is the 0-0 draw. No goals must mean no action, right? It must be a boring game, yes? It's no wonder Americans haven't fully adopted a sport where it's possible for nobody to score, and nobody to win. […]
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/ 1272 days agoMost-watched World Cup 2022 games on US TV and streaming
The World Cup is always one of the top TV draws in the US, and 2022 is no different. Group stage matchups featuring the big teams and stars are among the most-watched World Cup 2022 games thru the round of 16. Most-watched World Cup games so far Four of the top six most-watched games in […]
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/ 1272 days ago6 reasons why soccer is the sport of now, not the future
"Soccer is the sport of the future." We've been hearing this sentiment in the United States for nearly five decades now. From the all-too-fleeting glory of the original North American Soccer League and the explosion of youth soccer in the 1970s, up to the present day, the sport has perpetually been perched on the edge […]
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/ 1281 days agoWhen does the USA play next in the World Cup?
With their win over Iran in the final match of Group B play, the United States has advanced to the knockout round at the 2022 World Cup. So when does the USA play next in the World Cup? USA's win coupled with England's win in their game against Wales means that the US has finished […]
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/ 1282 days agoUSA vs Iran sick notes for soccer fans
Need to skip out on work or school to watch tomorrow's win-or-go-home USA vs Iran game? Don't worry, we've got you covered with some "official" documents to excuse your absence so you don't miss any of the World Cup action. The final Group B match for both nations has huge implications, as the winner will […]
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/ 1286 days agoHow Qatar won the rights to host the World Cup
With the 2022 World Cup underway, we explain why and how Qatar won the rights to host the World Cup. "How did I get here?!" The line from the Talking Heads' 1980 track "Once in a Lifetime" may just be something ringing through the minds of many of the players, coaches, fans and media members […]
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/ 1287 days agoWatch Stephen Colbert tackling World Cup on The Late Show
Late night funnyman Stephen Colbert took it to the World Cup in his opening monologue on Tuesday night's edition of The Late Show. In his opening monologue, Colbert offered comedic takes on the various controversies surrounding the tournament. He also was shining a light on the serious issues that have plagued the Qatar World Cup. […]
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/ 1288 days agoQatar World Cup comes under fire from John Oliver
In his signature satirical style, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver blasted the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He did it by going over many of the unsettling facts surrounding the tournament in a segment that aired shortly after the first match this past Sunday. The piece brings to light the often horrific circumstances that have […]