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[05/12/14 - 08:17 AM]
ESPN Marks One Month from 2014 FIFA World Cup with Full Slate of Programming
ESPN's countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continues Monday, May 12 with the one-month mark from the tournament's June 12 kickoff in Sao Paulo.
[via press release from ESPN]

ESPN Marks One Month from 2014 FIFA World Cup with Full Slate of Programming

Premiere of U.S. Soccer Series and E:60 World Cup Special Highlight Schedule

ESPN's countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continues Monday, May 12 - the one-month mark from the tournament's June 12 kickoff in Sao Paulo - with weeklong programming highlighted by the Tuesday, May 13, premiere of Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil and a one-hour E:60 World Cup special.

Inside, a six-episode documentary series from ESPN Films, will focus on the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team as it prepares for the upcoming competition. The series, produced by Jonathan Hock and Roger Bennett, will provide a never-before-seen perspective from inside the training camp of the USMNT. Additional information.

Also Tuesday, at 8 p.m. on ESPN, E:60, ESPN's primetime newsmagazine will devote a full show to the World Cup with:

· A rare interview with Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi;

· A conversation with Brazilian soccer legend Pele;

· The very personal backstory of U.S. Men's National Team captain Clint Dempsey; and

· An investigative piece by Jeremy Schaap looking into preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In addition, two ESPN Deportes series will have new episodes. Destino F�tbol, a 16-episode documentary series chronicling major story lines in the world of soccer, will continue with "La Escuela de los Sue�os." The episode will air Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m., with a focus on Santos FC, a soccer club in Phoenix that gives young victims of violence, immigrants and those without a clear path, an opportunity to dream beyond their reality. The SportsCenter Primera Plana series will air Saturday, May 17, with an edition on Spain head coach Vicente del Bosque (6 p.m.) and a second on Honduras manager Luis F. Su�rez (6:30 p.m.). Primera Plana highlights the stories, challenges and anticipation of some of the teams participating in the World Cup through the eyes of their head coaches.

Additional highlights:

· Live friendly matches:

· Germany vs. Poland, on Tuesday, May 13 (2:45 p.m., ESPN3)

· Netherlands vs. Ecuador, on Saturday, May 17 (2:30 p.m., ESPN Deportes/ESPN3)

· Beginning Monday, May 12, at 7 a.m., ESPN Classic will re-air 21 World Cup, World Cup Qualifying and friendly matches including the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final (Brazil vs. France), the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final (Italy vs. France) and the USA's thrilling victory against Algeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup group stage.

· ESPN Classic will also re-air episodes of the 30 for 30: Soccer Stories.

Note: Schedule for ESPN Classic includes first airings only. Additional airings are scheduled, including the week of May 26.

Date Time (ET) Program Network(s)

Mon, May 12 11 a.m. World Cup Qualifier (10/16/12) Spain vs. France ESPN Classic 1 p.m. 1998 FIFA World Cup Final Brazil vs. France ESPN Classic 3 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (03/22/13) USA vs. Costa Rica ESPN Classic 5 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (03/26/13) Mexico vs. USA ESPN Classic 7 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (06/11/13) USA vs. Panama ESPN Classic 9 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (09/10/13) USA vs. Mexico ESPN Classic 11 p.m. World Cup Qualifying Playoff (11/13/13) Mexico vs. New Zealand ESPN Classic

Tue, May 13 1 a.m. World Cup Qualifier (11/19/2013) Sweden vs. Portugal ESPN Classic 3 a.m. World Cup Qualifying Playoff (11/20/13) New Zealand vs. Mexico ESPN Classic 5 a.m. 30 for 30: Maradona '86 & The Opposition ESPN Classic 7 a.m. International Friendly (11/14/12) Netherlands vs. Germany ESPN Classic 9 a.m. International Friendly (03/05/14) Spain vs. Italy ESPN Classic 11 a.m. International Friendly (11/14/12) Russia vs. USA ESPN Classic 1 p.m. International Friendly (03/05/14) Ukraine vs. USA ESPN Classic 2:45 p.m. International Friendly (LIVE) Germany vs. Poland ESPN3 3 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (09/11/12) ** USA vs. Jamaica ESPN Classic 5 p.m. World Cup Qualifier (10/12/12) ** Russia vs. Portugal ESPN Classic 7 p.m. Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil Episode 1 ESPN 7:30 p.m. Destino F�tbol: La Escuela de los Sue�os ESPN Deportes 8 p.m. E:60 World Cup Special ESPN 9 p.m. 2002 World Cup, Round of 16 USA vs. Mexico ESPN Classic

Wed, May 14 5 a.m. 30 for 30: The Myth of Garrincha & Ceasefire Massacre ESPN Classic

Thu, May 15 5 a.m. 30 for 30: Mysteries of the Rimet Trophy & Barbosa: The Man Who Made Brazil Cry ESPN Classic 7 a.m. 2010 FIFA World Cup, Group C USA vs. Algeria ESPN Classic

Fri, May 16 3 a.m. World Cup Qualifier (03/26/13) France vs. Spain ESPN Classic 5 a.m. 30 for 30: Maradona '86 & The Opposition ESPN Classic 7:30 a.m. International Friendly (04/02/14) USA vs. Mexico ESPN Classic 9:30 a.m. 1998 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16 Argentina vs. England ESPN Classic 4 p.m. 2006 FIFA World Cup Final Italy vs. France ESPN Classic 9 p.m. 30 for 30: Hillsborough ESPN Classic 11 p.m. 30 for 30: Maradona '86 & The Opposition ESPN Classic

Sat, May 17 Noon Nine for IX: The '99ers ESPN Classic 1 p.m. 30 for 30: The Two Escobars ESPN Classic 2:30 p.m. International Friendly (LIVE) Netherlands vs. Ecuador ESPN Deportes / ESPN3 4:30 p.m. Capitales de F�tbol: Brasil - Sao Paulo ESPN Deportes 6 p.m. SportsCenter Primera Plana: Vicente del Bosque ESPN Deportes 6:30 p.m. SportsCenter Primera Plana: Luis F. Su�rez ESPN Deportes 7 p.m. Capitales de F�tbol: Brasil - Rio de Janeiro ESPN Deportes 7:30 p.m. Capitales de F�tbol: Brasil - San Salvador ESPN Deportes

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