It’s rare in 2014, but we as American soccer fans have two choices for watching the World Cup: we could watch the English version on ESPN/ESPN2/ABC... ore we could watch the Spanish broadcast on Univision.
Why to watch Univision during the World Cup: This chicken picking Mexico over Cameroon
SB Nation does not have the rights to broadcast international sporting events -- yet -- but if we did, it’d look a lot like Univision.
Personally, my rule of thumb is this: if Ian Darke is calling, watch ESPN. If he isn’t, WATCH UNIVISION, BECAUSE IT’S THE BEST, EVEN IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND SPANISH (I do, a bit, on account of being half-Cuban)
Simply put, they give the event the passion and joy it deserves, whereas American TV is staid and serious. If you don’t believe us:
— Spencer Hall (@edsbs) June 13, 2014 You see, this psychic chicken picked Mexico over Cameroon
The owners were excited:
Unfortunately, SB Nation does not have the ability to broadcast international sporting events, yet. But if we did, it would absolutely look exactly like Univision. Except in English.
Also notable:
"So, Green Spiderman, your thoughts on today’s game?" pic.twitter.com/AEyK692DFK
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 13, 2014 And:
The "GOOOOOOOOOOL" call from Univision does not fit in one Vine: https://t.co/vnort1wEZi
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 13, 2014 See More:
