There are very few sporting events that can match the electric atmosphere of a soccer match. It’s an unmatched spectacle of skill and strategy and a game with a long and grounded history that brings an unrivalled level of passion to the sport today. Yet, there’s another unique phenomenon that adds an extra layer of excitement to these games¾the congregation of fans in pubs … [Read more...]
Watching The World Cup Is Difficult To Follow And Fox Isn’t Helping
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Blogger What in tarnation is going on over there? A bunch of players in unidentifiable uniforms are running up and down a field (the "pitch" in the sport's lingo) kicking a ball seemingly everywhere except toward the net. Soccer is a strange sport to most Americans and watching the World Cup is completely confusing. Fox (I am … [Read more...]
No Beer At The World Cup? So Much For The Party Atmosphere
By The Kevbeaux, The Nightlife Blogger "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup, so we're going to have them," then-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said 2012. "Excuse me if I sound a bit arrogant but that's something we won't negotiate." So much for those prophetic words. World Cup 2022 Qatar will be dry. Meaning there will be no beer. None of the eight … [Read more...]
USA Beats England 0-0; Chances At Advancing World Cup Qatar 2022
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor We interrupt your football season to inform you Team USA is playing in World Cup Qatar 2022. It is taking place Nov. 20-Dec. 18 and involves 32 teams and 64 matches. USA is one of those teams. Do the good 'ol Americans have a chance to win it? Things did not look too good after tying Wales – a country the size of Rhode Island … [Read more...]
What Agreement Are Ronaldo And Manchester City Going To Agree Upon
Sports is an exciting affair, with brand-new news every other day which takes up by surprise. Football is probably the most popular sport all across the world, and those who are passionate fans get mobilized by the game’s dynamics nearly every day. However, you don’t just watch football, if you are a real fan you engage in the process, you expect, you bet, you challenge. For … [Read more...]
Who Will Win The Euro 2020 Soccer Tournament?
As sporting tournaments go, there are few bigger than the European Championships where Europe's best international teams compete against one another for the European Championship trophy. It is like the World Cup but features only European teams. The big question is who will win. The smart money is arguably on current World Cup holders, France, but teams like England that … [Read more...]
Qatar ‘On Track’ To Host 2022 FIFA World Cup Soccer
Officials Now Focused On The Fan Experience All is going according to plan and host country Qatar is "on track" to hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, according to event organizers. “Qatar stands where no other host did before, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "Qatar wants to amaze the world and is on track to achieve it. “The FIFA World Cup 2022 … [Read more...]
The Best Soccer Derby Day Matches To Go See In The World
Rivalry Games Bring Out The Best In Teams, Fans & Game Atmosphere In most games over the course of a season, the aim for both teams is simple: three points or progression to the next round, a means to an end rather than the end itself. On derby day, when bitter rivals meet in a match, things are very different. More important than the extrinsic reward for victory is … [Read more...]
Soccer In America Suffers A Blow With USA Failing To Qualify For World Cup
Russia 2018 To Be An Afterthought For Americans By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Blogger Several years ago, when I worked as a sportswriter at a daily newspaper, a guy came into our office trying to sell us on covering soccer. As we rolled our eyes, his parting words were this: "if soccer is not the biggest sport in America in two years, I'll cut off my … [Read more...]
Argentina Vs. Chile Where To Watch COPA America Final
Game Is On TV, On Mobile Devies & In Theaters Across The USA Argentina – fresh off its 4-0 whipping of the USA in the semifinals – faces Chile in the COPA America final, Sunday, June 26, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET. In America, you can watch the game on TV, on the Internet and even in movie theaters. Here's where and … [Read more...]