Next week on ESPN, the sports TV network, will debut its brand new documentary entitled "The Two Escobars," the story of Andres Escobar, the talented Colombian soccer player who was tragically murdered after he scored an own goal in the 1994 World Cup. The film investigates the surprising relationship between the murders of Escobar and […]

Raise your hand if you live in these great United States, you work full time Monday-Friday, or close to it, and you're a passionate football fan and love the World Cup with every fiber of your being? If you're anything like me, your hand is probably (frustratingly) raised high in the air because of your […]

They say that you learn from your experiences and no statement is truer than with a drinking/bingo game, sadly my original effort was not realistic enough, there were not enough points scored or drinks consumed. Therefore with the Vuvela's cracking off, goalkeeping gaffes and lack of excitement in the tournament so far, I have updated the […]

The World Cup's magnificent 80-year history has seen many extraordinary players grace the tournament with their talents and skills. In 1958, Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in 6 World Cup matches, including 4 against West Germany, the defending Champions. In the same year, a 17-year old, imaginative Brazilian was first introduced to the world: Pele. […]

Whether you're new to the World Cup or you're taking in your tenth finals, you're sure to have noticed the incessant drone at matches this past weekend from the stadium horns known as vuvuzelas that are so common in South Africa. Love them or hate them, it seems the vuvuzela, or lepatata is as much […]

Laurence McKenna, co-host of the EPL Talk and World Cup Buzz Podcasts, recently had a golden opportunity to sit down with one of the most remarkable English football writers and authors, Barney Ronay of The Guardian and When Saturday Comes. In this second part of the interview series (part one is included below), Ronay shares […]

Soccer fans from around the United States descended on their local sports bar or pub this past Saturday to experience the game against England the way it was meant to be experienced: With complete strangers and close friends in a brilliant atmosphere where you can cheer on your country. MLS Talk blogger Daniel Feuerstein was […]

The Azzurri have played their first match, and while some will view the 1-1 draw result as a bad thing, the match was actually filled with positives for Italy. Although we've seen Germany demolish Australia 4-0, I think that the Azzurri match was unique, it finally felt like I was watching a World Cup match. […]

Sunday we reported that ESPN's viewing numbers for the first five games of the tournament were double the number from four years ago. And now there's more good news as the TV ratings and updated audience numbers for Saturday and Sunday's matches add more ammunition to the argument that the 2010 World Cup is taking […]

Arsenal's new away shirt for the 2010-11 season has been revealed. The new Arsenal away jersey is yellow with redcurrant trim and redcurrant pinstripes on the front of the shirt. Designed and manufactured by Nike, Arsenal's new away kit are a throwback to Arsenal's history when they were known as Woolwich Arsenal. On the reverse […]

Two surprise results highlight the fourth day of action of South Africa 2010. Joining me to talk about them is co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer as we break down the Netherlands' opening win over Denmark, Japan's first World Cup win away from home (beating Cameroon), and Paraguay drawing with reigning champions Italy.

Two surprise results highlight the fourth day of action of South Africa 2010. Joining me to talk about them is co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer as we break down the Netherlands' opening win over Denmark, Japan's first World Cup win away from home (beating Cameroon), and Paraguay drawing with reigning champions Italy.

The World Cup is synonymous with the best in soccer. But it's also synonymous with a global celebration that brings soccer fans together to follow the beautiful game together. Cold beer, World Cup babes and soccer are a perfect combination, so I was fortunate this past weekend to attend the World Cup Party at Wowies […]

If you want to relive the highlights of the USA v England match in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, check out this incredible video (see above). The video recreates the highlights of the game as played by Lego characters. The attention to detail is unbelievable down to the spectators in the crowd. […]

If you live in South Florida or if you'll be here during the World Cup tournament, you can watch all of the Germany World Cup games live at Wowies Sports Grill located in Boca Raton, Florida (except the 7:30am games). Wowies features 31 big screen TVs, HD broadcasts, excellent food, three full-liquor bars and service […]