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/ 5772 days agoHow Many Days Until Premier League Action Returns?
We wake up this morning to the reality that the 2010 World Cup is over. Four years is a long time to wait until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But fortunately there is plenty of soccer in store for us in the coming days to weeks. Specifically: Bolton Wanderers begins their U.S. tour against […]
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/ 5773 days agoSpain Wins World Cup 2010: In Pictures
Congratulations to Spain on winning the 2010 World Cup after beating Netherlands 1-0 in extra time after a goal by Andres Iniesta. Here are photographs from this historic day in World Cup history where Spain has won the World Cup for their first time and where they are current holders on both the World Cup […]
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/ 5773 days agoWhy Today's World Cup Final is Vital to Soccer Growth In USA
Today's World Cup Final between Netherlands and Spain will have an immense impact on the growth of soccer in the United States. While soccer continues to thrive among the die-hard fans who play the sport and/or watch it on television, the jury is still out regarding whether soccer will become more popular among mainstream America. […]
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/ 5773 days agoFranklin Foer Interview: The New Republic Editor Talks World Cup Soccer
Franklin Foer is the latest guest on the EPL Talk Podcast. Interviewed by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Foer is the editor of The New Republic and one of the top scholars on soccer in the United States. He's best known in soccer circles for his book on soccer and globalization entitled How Soccer Explains The World. But […]
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/ 5773 days agoWhat Will You Miss Most About the World Cup?
A World Cup Final is one of mixed emotions. Elation at the prospect of watching a game between the two best teams in a tournament. Depression at the thought that after the last kick is made, we have to wait another four years before the tournament begins again. It's far too long of a wait. […]
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/ 5774 days agoMan United Home Shirt: New Photos Released for 2010-11 Season
The number of leaked photographs of Manchester United's new home jersey for the 2010-11 season continues to increase. And now four new photos have been leaked by FootballShirts.com website. In the new close-up pictures, we get to see more detail than ever before of Man United's new home shirt. Features to note include: the "MUFC" […]
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/ 5774 days agoNike Unveils 'Ball Man' in South Africa: Video
To celebrate the beautiful game, Nike recently unveiled "Ball Man" – a giant 21 meter high footballer made from 5,500 skills balls and weighing more than 4.5 tons suspended from the atrium of the landmark Carlton Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ball Man was developed using a 3-D image of an athlete and then aligning […]
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/ 5775 days agoWest Ham United Launch Away Shirt for 2010-11 Season
West Ham United officially launched their new away kit for the 2010-11 season Thursday. But I have a big problem with it. Macron, the shirt manufacturer, and West Ham began with a good idea. They took a classic away Hammers jersey (see picture below with Bobby Moore wearing it), but they ruined it. You'll notice […]
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/ 5775 days agoSpecial 1 TV: Episode 6, Final World Cup Episode
And finally, the World Cup Final has arrived. Who are the cast of Special 1 Tv backing in the big game? A celebrity caller may have the answer. What next for Sven and how long can Mr Capello dodge the bullet? All the answers are here in this, the final World Cup episode of Special1 […]
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/ 5775 days agoWhat Has Been Your Favorite Moment of the 2010 World Cup?
It's time to get introspective and to think back to the entire World Cup tournament thus far and to ask you to pick out your favorite moment. It could have been a goal, it could have been a save, it could be anything World Cup 2010 related. This is a tricky question because there have […]
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/ 5775 days agoWhere to Watch the World Cup Final in South Florida: Wowies
If you live in South Florida and you're looking for somewhere to watch the World Cup Final, Wowies Sports Grill in Boca Raton is the place to be. The modern sports bar will be televising the final between Spain and Netherlands live on Sunday at 2:30pm. Plus, Wowies will also be showing the Third Place Playoff […]
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/ 5776 days agoEfan Ekoku Commits Commentary Flub in Spain Game on ESPN
When Martin Tyler and co-commentator Efan Ekoku did their preparation work for the 2010 World Cup, one thing they definitely didn't study was the national anthem of Spain. Not that we expect them to, but when Efan Ekoku was sharing his analysis during Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain, he committed a minor […]
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/ 5776 days agoEngland Football Supporters Need Your Help: Video
These are rough times. England football supporters are destitute of any hope. They're tired, ragged and in need of your support to get through this difficult period. Any help you can provide will be appreciated greatly. This is their hour of need. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
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/ 5776 days agoIt's Time For FIFA to Banish The Third Place Play-Off Game
Sorry traditionalists, but it's time for FIFA to abandon the Third Place Play-Off Game at future World Cup tournaments. The concept of pitting the two losing semi-finalists against each other to determine who gets the bronze medal is an antiquated idea. Not only is it an idea from the past that has long outlived its […]
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/ 5777 days agoESPN Refuses to Rule Out Possibility Of Dedicated Soccer TV Network
Perfection is almost impossible to attain, but given ESPN's performance during the 2010 World Cup, they've come as close as any TV network can get. Commentators, production value, some of the best analysts and beautiful HD broadcasts, it's hard to imagine any network being able to outdo the level of quality that ESPN has provided viewers […]