Neowin News Feed for: Soccer

T-Mobile is now letting subscribers stream MLS matches for free on the Apple TV app

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:32:01 +0000

T-Mobile is expanding on its "On Us" program by offering its subscribers Apple's Major Soccer League Season Pass for free. The subscription lets users stream MLS playoffs, Leagues Cup, and more Read more...

Minecraft unveils new Soccer Celebration DLC

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:54:02 +0000

The new Marketplace DLC for Mojang's Minecraft comes right on time, with the premier international football tournament - the FIFA World Cup 2022 - ready to kick off in a couple days. Read more...

Lionel Messi's PSG package includes payment in crypto Fan Tokens

Sayan Sen — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:28:01 +0000

PSG has announced today that some part of the payment package for the club's newly signed Lionel Messi will consist of digital Fan Tokens ($PSG). These tokens give the owner some influence over clubs. Read more...

Konami's PES is now eFootball, a free-to-play experience with full cross-play

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:14:02 +0000

Pro Evolution Soccer has evolved into eFootball. Konami is bringing this free-to-play experience to current and last-gen platforms, PC, and mobile with full cross-generational cross-play support. Read more...

Microsoft and LaLiga expand partnership to transform the digital sports experience

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:42:01 +0000

The Spanish football association will not only be working with Microsoft to make the digital sports experience better, but also to develop tech solutions for the media and entertainment industry. Read more...

Football Manager 2020 to be released next month

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:48:01 +0000

The latest entry in Sports Interactive's Football Manager series will be released on November 19 on Steam, iOS and Android. The Stadia and Switch versions are slated to arrive later. Read more...

Four children emptied their parents' bank account playing FIFA 19

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:20:01 +0000

Spending money in FIFA 19 to buy player cards is a common practice. However, four kids took it a (giant) step too far, emptying their parents' bank account in the process of purchasing more cards. Read more...

Google adds match predictions to Premier League games following use in World Cup

Paul Hill — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:10:01 +0000

Google appears to have begun rolling out its match win-draw-lose probability tools to all Premier League football matches. The upcoming 2018-19 season is due to kick-off on August 10th. Read more...

Amazon wins Premier League TV rights, will show 20 matches a season from 2019-2022

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 20:38:01 +0000

In a major move, Amazon has announced that as part of a 3-year deal, it will be streaming two full rounds of 20 matches per season of Premier League football, along with weekly highlights as well. Read more...

Google is making it easier to keep up with the World Cup this year

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:42:01 +0000

Google is bringing a raft of changes to some of its services to better cover the World Cup which kicks off next Thursday in Russia. The biggest changes are coming to Google Search and Google News. Read more...

Facebook Messenger gets a big update with a new design and a Home page

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:02:01 +0000

Facebook's popular Messenger app is getting a big update right now, which includes a new Home page, some redesigned UI elements and extra functionality. This is on top of its recent soccer mini-game. Read more...

Facebook Messenger adds a new, addictive football game; handles your SMS messages on Android

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:34:01 +0000

Facebook has pushed out updates for its Messenger app, bringing not only a new soccer mini-game, but also the ability to handle SMS messages directly in the app. The latter is Android-only. Read more...

Twitter plans to light up the Eiffel Tower during Euro 2016

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:08:01 +0000

Twitter has announced features for its platform for the Euro 2016 football (soccer) competition which begins on Friday. The firm says after each match it'll project team colours on the Eiffel Tower. Read more...

Aussie A-League looking to test out video referee technology

Boyd Chan — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 11:24:01 +0000

In a decision that will drag association football into the 21st century, FIFA and IFAB jointly announced a two year trial of video technology in a bid to help referees in live games. Read more...

Sports begin using virtual reality for training, learning, entertainment

Christopher White — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 02:44:01 +0000

Mainstream virtual reality is just on the horizon, but until then, it's beginning to be used as a tool in sports to help athletes train as well as learn from their mistakes during matches. Read more...

Apple's next big thing is... Football? (or Soccer)

Tyler Holman — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:24:17 +0000

In a rather surprising turn of events, rumor has it that Apple may soon bid for the TV rights to EPL football, and is planning to accompany their next-gen Apple TV with exclusive programming. Read more...

Sensible Soccer XBLA Dated

Andrew — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:41:34 +0000

Sources close to Codemasters have revealed that Sensible World of Soccer will be available on 19th December, just in time for Christmas. Word slipped on the publisher forums where community manager "Rubbergenius" leaked the date.... Read more...

Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 ships out

Todd Tanner — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:36:14 +0000

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 6, 2007 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that its critically acclaimed, championship caliber soccer game -- Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 -- has shipped to retail stores... Read more...

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 Hits Stores Early

Joe Cashman — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:10:52 +0000

Brits love their footie, so when family retailer Woolworths released Pro Evolution Soccer 6 two days early they should have expected at least a little bit of fuss to be made about it. After reading... Read more...

Konami and Reebok Team Up For Pro Evolution Soccer

Joe Cashman — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:06:39 +0000

Konami has teamed up with sportswear giant Reebok to cross-promote brands ahead of the release of Pro Evolution Soccer 6 in Europe later this month. As well as the Reebok brand appearing in-game, the two... Read more...

Konami Talks Pro Evolution Soccer 6

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:55:28 +0000

Konami today released further details on Pro Evolution Soccer 6, confirming that the title will be making its next-generation debut on the Xbox 360. Boasting improved visuals, enhanced animations and a plethora of gameplay additions,... Read more...

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 gameplay footage

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:40:22 +0000

Konami's popular football brand, Pro Evolution Soccer (also known as Winning Eleven), showed off their latest game at the Games Convention. Pro Evolution Soccer 6 boasts improved realism, more licenses, AI improvements and greatly improved... Read more...

New FIFA Soccer 07 trailer

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:16:12 +0000

From the first whistle of the season to heartbreak of cup failure, FIFA 07 throws you into the rollercoaster ride of a football season, has your team got what it takes to win the league... Read more...

World Cup 2006: Microsoft Soccer Scoreboard

Steven Parker — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:43:38 +0000

Follow your favorite teams and players during the FIFA World Cup tournament with Microsoft Soccer Scoreboard. This fun program allows you to access all the latest tournament news and information with the click of a... Read more...