Today, the Premier League released its schedule of games for all 20 teams in the upcoming season. The season kicks off on August 16 and ends May 24 in what should be another unforgettable campaign. Because the Premier League demands that websites pay a license fee of several thousand dollars to even list fixtures or […]

The Netherlands and Australia will play their second game in the World Cup today. Both teams had very contrasting opening results thus far. While Australia were dispatched 3-1 by Chile, the Netherlands gave the performance of the tournament so far (and possibly their lives) demolishing reigning champions Spain by 5-1. Nevertheless, both sides played very […]

In the UK, the World Cup matches are shared between two television stations: BBC and ITV. So as you might expect, comparisons between the duo are rife, as each channel strives to provide the best World Cup package for terrestrial viewers. Both broadcasters have extremely impressive studios on the Copacabana beach. Both have a stellar list of pundits who […]

The end of a dynasty is never quick and painless. It’s a long and sad process. Heroes are riddled with blame and great men are discarded. Everyone watches as the walls come tumbling down. That was Spain against the Netherlands on the second day of the 2014 World Cup in Salvador. It was a gory, […]

There have been several times in my life when I’ve run across something that I didn’t even know I wanted. For example, there are artists that add monsters to thrift store paintings, turning boring into amazing. I want one of those hanging in my living room. Google searching “birds with arms” was also something I […]

After losing their World Cup opener 2-1 to Italy in stifling Manaus, England find themselves in an uncomfortable position. No, it’s not about making up the lost points. It’s this: England lives in hope. How else can you explain The S*n newspaper calling the team “Brave Lions” after a somewhat unexpected loss? How else do […]

Last month, Crystal Palace FC unveiled their new home and away kits, to be worn in the 2014/15 season. At first glance, both kits seem quite attractive, and generate a number of talking points. First, it’s noticeable that there is no primary sponsor in the middle of the shirts. Premier League fans may recall that […]

“This has been a life-changing experience for me. But I don’t know if soccer has a place within me after this tournament. I just want to focus on dance school.” That quote came from Jaiyah Saelua, a defender from American Samoa after the island lost its World Cup qualification tournament against rival Samoa. That quote […]

For the players participating in the FIFA World Cup, living up to the expectations of an entire nation is a daunting task in itself to begin with, and it does not get any easier for them as the conditions they are playing in are all the more testing. Brazil is the temple of football, where […]

You can forgive Azzurri fans for being a little overconfident going into Friday’s match with Costa Rica. With Italy vanquishing England in the first match and Uruguay getting thumped by the universally agreed worst team in the group, the road to the next round looks clear. Their fate is in their hands, and against a […]

There may have been no goals but there was plenty of drama at Fortaleza. A superbly disciplined and tactically astute Mexico denied hosts Brazil and gave Luiz Felipe Scolari a lot to chew on as he prepares his troops for their final group encounter with Cameroon. His Mexican counterpart Miguel Herrera on the other hand […]

BELO HORIZONTE – Uruguayan national team goalkeeper had a rough time in his hotel as well as in at the Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. When he arrived to his hotel room, he found some insects in his bed. This whole ordeal was documented by the Galatasaray keeper on his Twitter account the moment it happened. The […]

Russia and South Korea split the points in each sides Group H opener with a 1-1 draw. An uneventful first half was followed by a frenzied second stanza which witnessed both teams scoring and manufacturing several other chances. South Korea Manager Hong Myung-Bo, who captained his country to a semifinal appearance in the 2002 World […]

USMNT soccer fans in Houston, Texas have put Lucky's Pub on the map as the place to be during World Cup games. Several videos have been released on the Internet showcasing the wild celebrations after John Brooks scored the winner for the USA against Ghana on Monday. The venue is not for the quiet type. […]

DETAILS Wednesday afternoon at 1pm (local time) and Thursday morning at 2am (AEST), the Socceroos will face off against the extremely confident Netherlands in what will be both teams' second group match at the 2014 World Cup. The match will be played at the Estadio Beiro-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre with Netherlands at full strength, […]