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/ 4387 days agoEngland's Pathetic Performance In Miami Foreshadowed World Cup Demise
For World Cup 2014, England supporters bought 57,000 tickets for the games in Brazil, and each spent countless thousands of British pounds to travel halfway across the world to support their team. Based on the performances in the two games England played against Italy and Uruguay, it's a wonder that the England national team has […]
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/ 4389 days agoESPN Announces World Cup TV Commentator Assignments
ESPN has announced its World Cup TV commentator assignments for the second week of coverage from Brazil, from June 20 to June 26. There are few surprises in the assignments for the final games of the Group Stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ian Darke and Taylor Twellman will commentate the US-Portugal and US-Germany […]
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/ 4389 days agoMore Than 11 Million Watch Mexico Against Brazil On Univision Deportes and ESPN
Tuesday's telecast of Mexico against Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup was viewed by 6.8 million people on Univision Deportes, which beat ESPN's coverage of the same game by 61%, and 4.2 million people on ESPN. Through yesterday, Univision's viewing numbers for the 2014 World Cup are 54% greater than in World Cup 2010 […]
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/ 4391 days agoNBC Sports Launches New Ad to Remind Viewers That It's the Home of World's Greatest Players [VIDEO]
NBC Sports has launched a new TV commercial to remind soccer fans in the United States that it is the "home" of the world's greatest players. The new commercial launched tonight in select markets during half-time of the US-Ghana game on ESPN. The new Premier League season kicks off on NBCSN/NBC on Saturday, August 16 […]
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/ 4393 days agoMexico's 1-0 Victory Against Cameroon Viewed By 5 Million On Univision
Univision's broadcast of Mexico against Cameroon on Friday was viewed by 5 million people in the United States. The game was aired on the Univision Network, and was simulcast on Univision Deportes Network (UDN), from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2014. In the TV ratings battle between Univision and ESPN, Univision Deportes has […]
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/ 4394 days ago7 Most Revealing World Cup Odds After Days 1-2 Of Tournament
After two days of matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the implication of the results thus far have direct impacts on the odds of teams advancing and winning the World Cup. Thanks to Chris McFarland at ShareDraft.com, here are the 7 most revealing odds after days 1-2 of the tournament. 1. Spain drops from […]
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/ 4394 days agoWATCH: São Paulo Neighborhood Erupt in Deafening Cheers After Brazil Scores [VIDEO]
When soccer aficionados talk about how cities literally shut down during games in a World Cup, we all nod and imagine what that must be like. But own savvy Brazilian decided to put a camera on his window and record the sights and sounds of the city of his São Paulo neighborhood during the Brazil […]
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/ 4394 days agoChile vs Australia, World Cup Group Stage: Open Thread
For readers in the United States, what a treat this is to watch a World Cup match during primetime instead of early morning hours. After a brilliant day of soccer, here we go. Chile against Australia. Everyone is convinced the Socceroos will get thrashed. Let's hope it's a thrilling game no matter what. Where to […]
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/ 4394 days agoA Record 5.1 Million People Watched Brazil vs Croatia On Univision
Both Univision and ESPN delivered huge numbers for its coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday. An average of 5.1 million people watched the game on Univision, while 4.4 million watched it on ESPN. The viewing numbers give Univision the advantage on day one of the tournament […]
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/ 4395 days agoIn South Florida, Nothing Goes Better Than A World Cup With Food Trucks and Craft Beer
In South Florida this summer, three worlds collide as World Cup soccer combines with food trucks and craft beers for a unique viewing experience. The World Cup is an incredible experience. But seeing the games at a bar or pub with friends, colleagues or strangers is even better than watching it at home on a […]
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/ 4395 days agoWorld Cup Opening Game Scores Big Numbers On Univision and ESPN
Overnight viewing figures for the World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia scored impressive numbers last night. In New York City, the country's biggest TV market, the World Cup (on ESPN and Univision) posted the same 18 share as the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. The World Cup game […]
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/ 4396 days agoWhere to Find the World Cup On US Television
Every game of the FIFA World Cup, the world's biggest sports tournament, will be shown live on US television from June 12 to July 13, 2014. There are so many options to choose from including free over-the-air television as well as online streaming options that require no authentication until the quarter-finals through to the final. […]
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/ 4396 days agoChelsea Sign Cesc Fabregas From Barcelona For £26.6million
Chelsea have signed former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas for a transfer fee reported to be £26.6million. Fabregas has joined on a four-year contract and will wear the number 4 shirt for Jose Mourinho's team. Chelsea began negotiations to sign Fabregas last week despite the fact that Barcelona initially wanted £45million for the footballer […]
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/ 4396 days agoWorld Cup 2014: Team Previews, Rosters and Groups For All 32 Teams
For World Cup soccer fans, here are the previews, rosters and groups for all 32 teams playing in the world's biggest sports competition: Team Previews and Rosters (in alphabetical order): Algeria: World Cup 2014 Team Preview and Roster Argentina: World Cup 2014 Team Preview and Roster Australia: World Cup 2014 Team Preview and Roster Belgium: World Cup […]
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/ 4397 days agoBelgium Cancels Closed-Door Friendly Against USA Due to Logistical Reasons
Belgium manager Marc Wilmots has canceled the closed-door friendly with the United States due to logistical reasons, according to Goal.com. The US Men's National Team were scheduled to play Belgium on Thursday in Brazil as preparation for the game against Ghana on Monday. Instead the US will conduct two training sessions against Sao Paulo FC […]