Imagine you're ITV, one of the biggest TV networks in the United Kingdom, and you have the rights to the live match between England and the United States. It's the biggest match of the World Cup thus far. And it's the added bonus of being in HD. As ITV, you begin showing the match but […]
After what began as a brilliant start for England after Steven Gerrard scored the opener in three minutes, it looked as if it was going to be England's night. But the US battled back, were fortunate that Robert Green spilled the ball into the net. And the rest is history. At EPLTalk.com, we'll bring you […]
Video clips at Ustream England v USA. This is the match that we've all been waiting for. Feel free to post your comments before, during or after the game in the section below. We're also proud to be sharing this game via UStream live from Wowies in Boca Raton. If you're in the area, stop […]
An ESPN interview with some of the Italian national team players shows that not even the squad seems to know who will be on the pitch on Sunday when they kick off versus Paraguay. Marcello Lippi has been tight-lipped about who will start and what formation the Azzurri will play, even noting that the formation […]
Finally. It. Is. Here. The 2010 World Cup kicks off today with the first match up between South Africa and Mexico. I'm picking South Africa and Mexico to draw in this one. Mexico should win, but buoyed by the incredible support of the South African nation, I think the South Africans will rise to the […]
Going into this World Cup many people are expecting big things from the England squad, and why not? All play in what’s considered the best league in the world, they have one of the top three strikers in the world in Wayne Rooney, a top 5 defender in John Terry, and manager Fabio Capello […]
[polldaddy poll=3329742] After over six months of anticipation, we're now on the verge of seeing the World Cup kick off and the first gigantic matchup of the tournament when England plays the United States on Saturday at 2:30pm ET (live on ABC). But who do you think will win? Who has the ability to win […]
Today marks the launch of a brand-new campaign by BBC Five Live to encourage soccer fans to create the mother of all Mexican Waves from around the world. To launch the campaign, BBC Five Live collected snapshots of key individuals doing the Mexican Wave and pieced them all together into the above video. The people […]
Well we're almost there. The future is about to be written. English football fans are right now full of typical pre-tournament nervousness, arrogance, pitiful lack of self-belief, cynicism, doubt and jingoism. Welcome to England. The World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event and captivates almost everyone on earth and even some people in Texas. […]
I have been to the past two World Cups. I was there in South Korea for the most famous almost-Cinderella run by the hosts in 2002. I was in Germany for the infamous Zidane headbutt that lost France the title in 2006. And this year, my father deemed it much too dangerous to let me […]
The World Cup is here; there is nothing better than watching the games with friends, having a few drinks and watching a game of football. In case the football is not quite enough on it’s own to entertain you, this World Cup bingo/drinking game could possibly make things more interesting. The rules are simple watch […]
In reference to the World Cup, a friend of mine sent me a note on Facebook this morning saying that she felt like a kid who is too anxious to find out if Santa will bring her what she wants for Christmas. It certainly feels that way with one big exception. This celebration will last longer […]
Soccer in the United States is poised for a major breakthrough. A win against England would likely bring interest in the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) to an all time high. However, while it may seem counterintuitive, the England v. US game is likely the most overhyped match of the 2010 World Cup group stage. […]
The World Cup has stopped wars, launched dictators and broken hearts. The month-long quadrennial soccer extravaganza can also reduce a nation’s GDP: neither over-zealous victory parties nor wallowing in defeatism do much for worker productivity. World Cup 2010 begins in South Africa on June 11. Human Resource departments at employers in the 32 participating nations […]
