The news regarding FIFA 14 for PC gamers came in the late hours of last night as we reported via our Twitter account. FIFA 14 on PC will not utilize the next-gen EA Sports IGNITE Engine announced yesterday at the Xbox One reveal event.

ON MAY 22, 2013 0 10

For years Liverpool FC fans have wondered why their beloved club has not undergone the special FIFA treatment, with facial scans and custom club covers. That all changed this morning as LFC agreed a 3-year partnership with EA SPORTS and the FIFA franchise.

On Jun 27 0 20

Keeping Drinks Cold on a Long Matchday in South Florida

Despite the title, the snippets on this page are old FIFA gaming news, and both stories are well in the past. FIFA 14 shipped on PC without the IGNITE engine that powered the next-generation console versions, and Liverpool's deal with EA SPORTS has long since run its course. The question in the headline is still a useful one for anyone who spends a whole day outdoors around football in Miami: how do you keep drinks cold from morning tailgate to late kickoff?

What actually keeps a thermos cold

Most good insulated bottles and jugs use double-wall vacuum insulation. The empty space between the walls stops heat from moving in by conduction or convection, so the lid ends up being the weak point. Look for a thick, well-sealed stopper. Wide-mouth lids are easier to fill with ice, but they let in a little more warmth each time you open them. Stainless steel interiors don't hold on to flavours, which matters if the same jug carries lemonade one week and iced coffee the next.

Practical tips for a full day out

  • Pre-chill the container. Fill it with ice water for ten minutes or so, tip it out, then add your drink.
  • Fill it to the top. Less air inside means slower warming.
  • Use large ice cubes or frozen fruit. They melt more slowly than crushed ice and dilute the drink less.
  • Keep it in the shade or inside a cooler. Direct Florida sun on the outside still adds up over many hours.
  • Open it as rarely as you can. Pour into cups in one go rather than sipping straight from the jug all afternoon.

Check the venue rules first

Stadiums and many watch-party venues limit outside containers, and alcohol rules vary from place to place. Always check the venue's official guidance before you pack anything. In South Florida heat, water and electrolyte drinks should be your main plan, with anything else as an extra. For more on matchday planning and where supporters gather, see our Fan Zone guides and the nearby places listings.