Qatar 2022 is here. The World Cup that has been littered with controversy since way before the bidding process was complete is about to be played. But some things are like clockwork when it comes to the World Cup every four years. There are the soccer TV commercials from Nike. The new kits. The new […]

The World Cup commentator schedule on FOX and FS1 brings an air of excitement in the tournament nearer. This year, FOX brings an array of talent and experience to Qatar, with a number of exciting games on the docket. The familiar pairing of John Strong and Stu Holden are in store for many games at […]

Sports fans love big events, and there's a sub-set of those who love to place a bet on the big tournament. It doesn't get any bigger than the World Cup, so we decided to take a look at the World Cup betting odds to see what the bookmakers are saying. "We're probably not expecting these […]

The Portugal national team have an added distraction in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo haranguing Manchester United in his interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano has not done Portugal boss Fernando Santos any favors. No doubt the pre-game press conferences focus on the controversy brought to the training camp by Cristiano’s actions. During the games against […]

Apple and Major League Soccer have announced its MLS Season Pass from Apple TV has coverage of all MLS games with no blackouts. Plus, the platform includes all MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro matches airing across the season. Users have access to subscription via practically any device using the Apple TV app. Apple listed […]

Sometimes in life, serendipity happens when you least expect it. Before the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Landon Donovan was recognized as the best soccer player the US had ever generated. Likewise, Ian Darke already had a very successful career as a commentator. He was one of the most recognizable voices of Premier League coverage, especially […]

Argentina's preparations for the World Cup concluded with a friendly thumping of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, 5-0. The Albiceleste enter the tournament as one of the favorites to lift the coveted trophy. Head coach Lionel Scaloni, though, is far from set in his bid to lead the side to its third World […]

Cameroon, like other African nations, had a challenging road just to get to the World Cup. Pitted against mighty foe Ivory Coast, Cameroon would surely have a tough time qualifying for the third time. It proved tough on the second matchday of the group stage. Ivory Coast knocked off Cameroon, 2-1. Yet, Cameroon rallied back. The […]

Nike dropped its World Cup ad for the 2022 World Cup, and it is a treat for soccer fans regardless of age. There are modern day stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Kevin de Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo. There are also stars of decades ago, such as Ronaldo, Edgar Davids, Ronaldinho and a […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, much under the spectacle currently for Manchester United, could be on his way to MLS and Inter Miami. As of now, the Portuguese superstar is with his national side for the World Cup. However, he is making headlines due to a scathing interview with Piers Morgan. In that interview, which debuts Wednesday and […]

Measuring nations against one another in terms of national pride is ridiculous. Yet, it is hard to argue against Croatia's standing at the top of that hypothetical list. Plus, given Croatia's talent, it is a clear soccer powerhouse. Croatia's population hovers just shy of 4 million. For reference, that is roughly equal to the state […]

The elegance and talent of Alvaro Recoba and Enzo Francescoli. The nastiness and pragmatism of Paulo Montero and Diego Godin. The ruthlessness and dynamism of Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani. This is how Uruguay have been portrayed in recent decades. The back line and the forward line – that's were Uruguay have been […]

Bayern Munich star Sadio Mané will be on the sidelines for Senegal's first few matches of the 2022 World Cup. The forward suffered a leg injury during Bayern's Bundesliga game with Werder Bremen a week ago. Although German coaches initially thought that the injury was not serious, Mané will now miss multiple World Cup games. […]

Soccer legend David Beckham and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning go head-to-head in a new World Cup ad. The advertising commercial centers around the debate over soccer linguistics. Europeans, and practically the rest of the world, call it football. Here in the United States, it goes by soccer. Of course, football is the […]

Argentina is dreaming of reclaiming the World Cup trophy for the third time in their great history. The weight of the world rests upon Lionel Messi’s shoulders to deliver success for the Argentina National Team. Even for the greatest player in football history, the burden is great to hold. Over the past ten years, players […]