Germany vs Brazil in 2002 World Cup final, ePL tournament feature in top 15 events to watch from April 23-26, 2020

April 23, 2020 By Ali M.

Topics: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, England, FIFA World Cup, eLiga MX, ePL Invitational Tournament

#WorldCupAtHome, the ePL Invitational Tournament, and eLiga MX comprise our list of top events to watch in the absence of live football.

2002 World Cup final spearheads #WorldCupAtHome schedule for April 24-26

The #WorldCupAtHome campaign carries on, with FIFA airing three more classics from April 24 to April 26 via YouTube. Germany are involved in two of those ties, with their 2006 World Cup clash vs Italy kicking things off. That unforgettable semi-final showdown was one of the most exciting games in the competition's recent history, as extra-time was needed to separate these two European giants. SPOILER ALERT: Klinsmann's side suffered heartbreak on home soil but put up a respectable performance nonetheless.

This match is followed up by another feisty encounter, this time between England and Argentina in 1998. Re-live the moment David Beckham went from a national treasure to a villain – though he'd eventually win over the Three Lions' fans – after his sending off. Unlike the previous match, this tie went all the way to a penalty shootout in a nail-biting conclusion. After that comes the headline replay: the 2002 FIFA World Cup final. This encounter between Germany and Brazil saw the legendary Ronaldo go head-to-head with the iconic Oliver Kahn. Unfortunately for the Germans, it was the Brazilians who emerged triumphant thanks to a Man of the Match performance from their lethal striker. Do not miss these games!

Don't miss these classic World Cup replays!

#WorldCupAtHome, FIFA World Cup, Argentina, England, Germany, Brazil, Germany, Italy

ePL EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Invitational tournament carries one full steam ahead

The Premier League is the latest competition to launch an eSports tournament during the coronavirus pandemic. The English top-flight kicked things off on April 21, which each of the 20 clubs being represented by one squad member. Thursday, April 23 will see Wolves representative Diego Jota take on Leicester representative Wilfred Ndidi while Todd Cantwell from Norwich City will face Lys Mousset of Sheffield United. Fans can tune in to the YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter accounts of Telemundo Deportes and the Premier League – it will also be aired on the EPL's Twitch channel – for non-stop action as the following day will bring the quarter-finals.

ePL got competition as eLiga MX round 5 is here to add to their increasing audience

As mentioned above, the Premier League isn't the only competition to kick off an eSports tournament during the COVID-19 crisis, with Liga MX launching the eLiga MX in a bid to keep fans entertained in the absence of live games. Matchday 5 begins on Friday, April 24 and will see all the 18 teams be in action over the span of three days, with three matches taking place per day. Here is the full list of games for round 5:

April 24 (Day 1)

FC Juarez vs Nexcaxa
Atlas vs M. Morelia
Puebla FC vs Santos Laguna

April 25 (Day 2)

Tigres vs Chivas
Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
Tijuana vs Toluca

April 26 (Day 3)

Queretaro vs America
Pumas vs Club Atletico de San Luis
Leon vs Monterrey

This tournament has seen its audience grow, proving that there is interest in watching official football leagues and eSports collab. The first game between Necaxa and Monterrey was aired exclusively on TUDN and it registered over 27,000 viewers. The next clash between Cruz Azul and Atlas saw that figure come approximately 12,000 viewers short of doubling, hitting an impressive 42,000. However, that pales in comparison with the number of people that tuned in for the clash between Tigres and Club Atletico de San Luis which was 620,000!

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Top 15 events to watch from April 23-26, 2020

Thursday, April 23

7:00 AM ET

ePL Invitational tournament: Round of 16 (EA Sports FIFA 20)

Telemundo Deportes' Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels; Premier League's Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch channels

11:00 AM ET

Schalke 04 vs Ajax (2016/17 UEFA Europa League replay)

UEFA TV

8:00 PM ET

USWNT vs Italy (11/27/10 Women's World Cup qualifying playoff replay)

US Soccer's Facebook and Youtube pages, ussoccer.com

Friday, April 24

7:00 AM ET

ePL Invitational tournament: Quarter-final (EA Sports FIFA 20)

Premier League's Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch channels; Telemundo Deportes' Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels; fuboTV, Sling TV, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports App

11:00 AM ET

Netherlands vs Denmark (2017 UEFA Women's Euro replay)

UEFA TV

2:00 PM ET

Germany vs Italy (2006 FIFA World Cup replay)

FIFA TV on Youtube

3:00 PM ET

eLiga MX BBVA Week 5: Day 1 (EA Sports FIFA 20)

In the United States: fuboTV, TUDN en Vivo, TUDN USA

In Mexico: TUDN, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, FOX Play Norte, TUDN En Vivo

3:30 PM ET

PSG vs Leicester City (2016 International Champions Cup replay)

International Champions Cup's Facebook page

Saturday, April 25

10:00 AM ET

ePL Invitational tournament: Semi-final & final (EA Sports FIFA 20)

Premier League's Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch channels; Telemundo Deportes' Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels; fuboTV, Sling TV, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports App, NBCSN; (in the UK on Sky Sports channels)

12:00 PM ET

Argentina vs England (1998 FIFA World Cup replay)

FIFA TV on Youtube

3:00 PM ET

eLiga MX BBVA Week 5: Day 2 (EA Sports FIFA 20)

In the United States: fuboTV, TUDN en Vivo, TUDN USA

In Mexico: TUDN, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, FOX Play Norte, TUDN En Vivo

4:00 PM ET

Orlando Pride vs North Carolina Courage (5/23/18 NWSL replay)

@NWSLofficial channel on Twitch

8:00 PM ET

Rochester Raging Rhinos vs Colorado Rapids (1999 US Open Cup final replay)