Anteaters FC
02 May 2006, 11:28 AM
Setanta USA has begun showing some programs to get us in the mood for June 9th, if we weren't already.
They have FIFA's official previews of the teams competing--two teams from a group in each 30-minute episode, plus some extra stuff thrown in. Last night it was Brazil/Croatia...haven't watched it yet.
They're also showing recaps of past tournaments. Each is 2 hours long (though with commercials in the mix).
Father Ted
02 May 2006, 02:42 PM
Some things I found for Setanta:
Sat 6 May 3:00pm The 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile
Chile was the venue for the 1962 finals, where FIFA World Cup™ holders Brazil were expected to regain their crown. The hosts Chile took them all the way in an epic semi-final, but the classy Brazilians eventually beat Chile 4-2 and went on to beat another surprise package, Czechoslovakia, 3-1 in a one-sided final.
9:00pm FIFA World Cup Stories - Holland's Quest
Holland has never won the world's greatest football trophy, yet it has often fielded world-beating teams. This programme re-examines Holland's two most focused attempts – in 1974 and 1978 – to win the FIFA World Cup™, when the Dutch introduced for the first time the concept of "Total Football". The programme also explores how Holland has continually entertained and enthralled football fans at subsequent events, while the "Holy Grail" of football continues to elude its grasp.
Sun 7 May 4:00pm The 1966 FIFA World Cup in England
The only full colour record of the 1966 FIFA World Cup™. England was expected to perform well in 1966, as the host nation playing on home ground. After tough, tense games against Portugal and Argentina, England eventually overcame West Germany in the final 4-2. The team was helped, in no small measure, by a historic final hat-trick by Geoff Hurst and superb defending and attacking from Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton throughout the tournament.
Sat 13 May 3:30pm FIFA World Cup Official Film - Mexico 1970
The 1970 finals saw the emergence of probably the greatest team the world has ever seen, in the all-conquering form of Brazil. Pélé was playing in his last finals and his touch, vision and goal prowess combined with Jairzinho's amazing feat of scoring in every round, propelled the Brazilians to an irresistible 4-1 final victory over an overwhelmed Italy.
9:00pm FIFA World Cup Stories - African Odyssey
The spectacular rise of African football on the World Cup stage has led many to speculate “when” an African nation will win the FIFA World Cup™. From the difficult early lessons of the 1970’s through to the emergence of the dazzling skills and flair of Cameroon, Morocco and Senegal, the story of a continent in waiting.
Sun 14 May 3:00pm FIFA World Cup Official Film - Germany 1974
The 1974 finals in West Germany saw the emergence of "Total Football" in the shape of the classy Dutch led by the legendary Johan Cruyff. The Dutch swept all before them until they came up against the solid hosts in the final, with a Franz Beckenbauer led West Germany eventually emerging triumphant in a tense 2-1 victory.
rangers00
02 May 2006, 09:45 PM
I've noticed the broadcast of old World Cup films last week.
I have almost all the official World Cup films (from 1954 to 2002, except 1994), so those World Cup films don't get me excited. However, the Holland's Quest is something I definitely won't miss.