World Soccer Talk

Earlier during the World Cup 2014 tournament, we shared with you the World Cup 2014 title sequence from ITV. So, we wanted to be sure to share with you the one from BBC to make the World Cup 2014 complete. BBC's opening title sequence features music performed by Stevie Wonder on a track entitled "Another […]

Although his tournament may be over in his homeland this summer after suffering a sickening tackle from Colombian Juan Camilo Zuniga that saw the 22 year old Barcelona and Brazil front man fracture one of the vertebra in his spine, Neymar has stood out as one of the top players at the Brasil 2014 competition. […]

Germany's shock 7-1 victory over Brazil in the 2014 Workd Cup will be one of the everlasting memories of this summer. And now expert animator Richard Swarbrick has created another sensational animation, this time highlighting a few of the goals from the game. With a video of only 30 seconds, it's impossible to cram all […]

Brazil is in a state of shock today after yesterday's 7-1 defeat against Germany. Newspapers across the country tried to capture the mood on the front pages. Here are the best covers from today's Brazilian newspapers.

Leo Messi will be hitting the silver screen soon when his film, "Messi: The Movie," will be released in movie theaters and, later, on TV screens worldwide. Directed by Spaniard Alex de la Iglesia, the part-film, part-documentary, takes viewers on a journey from Messi's childhood in Rosario, Argentina to the highs of international soccer with […]

This is arguably one of the most exciting and controversial World Cups in decades. We’ve seen some cracking play, incredible shots, a few extremely questionable calls as well as Suarez cement his reputation as FIFA’s least loveable vampire. Whether you’re a footballer yourself, an armchair manager or just a footie fanatic, you’ve probably daydreamed about […]

In one of the most stunning games of World Cup soccer, Germany crushed Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup semi-final to book a place in the final against either Argentina or Netherlands. In an absolutely embarrassing performance by Brazil coupled with a world-class game by Germany, the Germans shocked the world by going 5-0 up […]

Germany attacking midfielder Andre Schurrle scored a simply beautiful goal to make it 7-0 against Brazil in Belo Horizonte in a World Cup semi-final to never forget. The control, precision and spectacular shot by Schurrle was sublime, to score his second goal of the game: Watch Schurrle's goal here:

Brazilian fans were absolutely stunned, shocked and in tears after their national team were demolished 5-0 in the first half in Belo Horizonte by an incredible Germany performance. Here are three animated GIFs of Brazilian fans in shock and tears: Brazilian woman in shock after Germany take 3-0 lead Uncontrollable tears by Brazilian boy Brazilian […]

Miroslav Klose scored for Germany tonight to break the all-time goalscoring record in a World Cup. Klose, who scored Germany's second goal of the night, reached 16 goals to break Ronaldo's record of 15 goals scored in World Cup history. Klose now goes into the record books. Watch his goal here:

Thomas Mueller scored for Germany in the 11th minute to put the Germans 1-0 ahead against Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final. In a helter skelter first 10 minutes, with end to end action, Germany took the lead after a corner was floated into the box and Mueller, who was wide open near […]

Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is a doubt for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after missing training due to stomach and intestinal issues. During a press conference today, Dutch Head Coach Louis Van Gaal said that he decided not to risk Van Persie in training today after the striker complained of gastrointestinal issues. Van […]

Manchester United today confirmed that several of its stars will be playing in the club's pre-season matches in the United States this summer. Coached by Louis Van Gaal and assisted by Ryan Giggs, Manchester United's squad will feature Wayne Rooney, David De Gea, new signings Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, Juan Mata, Shinji Kagawa and […]

The World Cup semifinal between Germany and Brazil features two giants in world soccer. Today’s must-see game between Brazil-Germany will be shown live on US television and Internet beginning at 4pm ET/1pm PT (coverage begins at 3pm ET/Noon PT). The winner will advance to the final and will play against either Argentina or the Netherlands. The loser […]

ESPN World Cup talent Alexi Lalas, Michael Ballack, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Lynsey Hipgrave star in an animated video that parodies the work of the soccer quartet. Sean Rohani wrote, directed, animated and provided voiceovers for the film. Rohani, the one-man show, has spent the bulk of his career in television, working on Disney XD […]