The worst sports movie in history? I asked Sepp Blatter about Fifa’s United Passions | Sean Ingle

Organisation’s former president has no regrets over what was lowest grossing film in US history when released a decade agoThere are movies that bomb at the box office. And then there is the Fifa biopic United Passions, starring Tim Roth, Sam Neill and Gérard Depardieu, which was hit with the cinematic equivalent of a thermonuclear strike when it opened in the US 10 years ago this week.You might remember the fallout; the fact it took only $918 (£678) in its opening weekend, making it the lowest grossing film in US history at the time, and the stories detailing how two people bought tickets to see it in Philadelphia, and only one in Phoenix, before it was pulled by distributors. Continue reading...

Comments

Sport news

Chelsea make final decision on Mike Maignan transfer before Club World Cup deadline

Metro

Comments

Sport news

Chelsea make final decision on Mike Maignan transfer before Club World Cup deadline

Andrew Castle urges BBC to keep Wimbledon TV rights

Dean Huijsen explains why he snubbed Chelsea and Arsenal interest to join Real Madrid

Arsenal interested in signing nine-goal Premier League star instead of Rodrygo

BetMGM bonus code POSTBET for $1,500 in bonus bets for Yankees vs. Royals tonight

Why trading for a new coach isn’t a reliable Knicks recipe

City Section football notebook: James Boyd is new coach at L.A. Jordan

Steve Borthwick names 16 uncapped players in 36-man England training squad

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk challenges Donald Trump to live in his house for a week

Mixed emotions in Wales camp after fightback ends in defeat – Ethan Ampadu

How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

Thomas Tuchel ready to let England off the leash against Senegal

Chelsea make Mike Maignan transfer decision hours before first summer deadline

When is Soccer Aid 2025? Date, kick-off time, stadium, lineups, tickets, TV and h2h results

Top prospect Roman Anthony goes hitless with RBI groundout in MLB debut for the Red Sox

Bryan Reynolds' bases-loaded triple leads Pirates to season-high 4th straight win, 10-3 over Marlins

Brandon Marsh delivers for Phillies in 11th, rookie Otto Kemp has 3 hits in 4-3 win over Cubs

Sale sparkles as Braves snap seven-game skid by beating Brewers 7-1

Luke Mistone hits go-ahead homer in the 8th to help Murray State advance to the program's first CWS

From a massive hit to a breakaway goal: Sam Bennett's unforgettable moment in the Stanley Cup Final

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 for the first regulation win this Stanley Cup Final, take a 2-1 lead

Rays beat Red Sox 10-8 in 11 innings, spoil top prospect Roman Anthony's MLB debut

Athletics rookie Clarke makes another spectacular catch, robs Angels' Schanuel of home run

Kayla Thornton makes 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in OT and the Valkyries beat the Sparks 89-81

Kikuchi carries shutout into 8th and Angels beat A's 7-4 despite Clarke's amazing catch

Andy Pages delivers in 10th, Dodgers edge Padres 8-7 in rivals' first meeting of the season

A rookie called Otto: Undrafted Kemp gets 3 hits and sparks rally in 1st home game for Phillies

Thunder, Pacers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Fraley and Miley propel Reds past Guardians 7-4 in Francona's return

Kirk and Clase lead Blue Jays past Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings

Oilers unravel in Game 3 against the Panthers and now are chasing the Stanley Cup Final

Manchester United to offer first-team player in ‘package deal’ to sign Victor Osimhen

US Open 2025: Tee times, TV schedule, start time, odds and how to watch in UK

Where does Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open triumph rank amongst sport’s greatest comebacks?

Barcelona chief Deco confirms Arsenal and Chelsea missed out on signing £55m star

Steve Wilks and Aaron Glenn’s styles make for unique Jets pairing after years of comparing notes

How the Nets can rent their cap space to their advantage in the NBA’s big summer moves

Why the Mets need to go for it — and where they could look at the trade deadline

Evaluating the Rangers’ draft options if they hold onto the No. 12 pick

Q&A: How are college sports changing in the wake of House settlement?

Matt Vogt: Business booming at my dental practice after US Open qualification

The Jurgen Klopp disciple ready to boost Pep Guardiola’s Man City

Katie Boulter v Ajla Tomljanovic LIVE: Tennis scores from Queen’s Club with Emma Raducanu to follow

Thomas Tuchel still searching for a solution to Gareth Southgate's big England problem

Liverpool stalwart leaves for Man City to join ex-Jurgen Klopp assistant Pep Lijnders

Arsenal Women confirm new Emirates Stadium decision after season success

Dumfries and Galloway players enjoy national walking football success

Man Utd 'world class genius' was teacher's pet but he took no s***

Barry Ferguson SOS triggers a Hotline ding dong as claim about Rangers hero has punters worrying for the doctor

Celtic pre-season schedule 2025: Summer tours, fixture dates and TV details

Celtic warned over Brendan Rodgers succession plan as Treble winner predicts next move for Ange

Vaclav Cerny sees sensational Rangers form kill hopes of permanent move as mega fee and eye-watering wage revealed

Arsenal reach Martin Zubimendi transfer agreement and will pay MORE than £51m release clause

Liverpool star suffers injury blow as Arne Slot's pre-season plans derailed

Rio Ferdinand’s new role after TNT Sports exit confirmed – and it’s very far from home

Erling Haaland bids emotional farewell as Manchester City exit confirmed

'I made Karren Brady so furious for what I did at West Ham - I didn't repeat it'

Ange Postecoglou could make rapid return as 'Premier League club plots move'

Martin Keown calls out ITV's Sam Matterface live on air – 'There's an undercurrent with you'