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/ 4297 days agoMesut Özil's Touches and Movement Key to German Success
Mesut Özil was heavily criticized during this World Cup from just about every corner of the soccer world. Arsenal’s record signing endured a stop-start campaign at the Emirates and his indifferent form spilled over into the German side. In the buildup towards the World Cup speculation was rife that Özil would be dropped by Manager […]
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/ 4297 days agoAndré Schürrle Germany’s Gamechanger In World Cup Triumph
André Schürrle proved to be the most critical player in this World Cup that virtually nobody is talking about. His pace and high-energy play helped change the trajectory of Germany’s matches against Algeria and Argentina. The Chelsea midfielder, who spent a season in and out of Jose Mourinho’s doghouse, ended the Premier League campaign as […]
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/ 4298 days agoGermany's Patience In Joachim Löw is a Model For Other Countries to Emulate
Never in recent history has a World Cup final been bigger for a head coach. Unlike most other managers that have taken their national teams to a final, Joachim Löw is a multiple major tournament leader implementing a long-term vision for his national team. Remaking the German style and blending in youth required continuing commitment […]
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/ 4298 days agoYaya Toure Underappreciated Due to Racism In Sport, Claims Agent
Yaya Toure’s controversial agent Dmitri Seluk has struck again. Just months after claiming Toure wanted a move away from Barclays Premier League Champion Manchester City because the club snubbed him on his birthday, Seluk has once again created a firestorm. This time the subject is the World Player of the Year award known as the […]
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/ 4298 days agoOrlando Negotiating to Sign Robinho, Says AC Milan
Orlando City could soon have another Brazilian superstar to join Kaka in Central Florida. AC Milan is once again in the process of negotiating a transfer of a Brazilian to the MLS expansion team, this time the target is Robinho. The 30 year-old Brazilian striker wants to move to Florida and Major League Soccer according […]
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/ 4299 days agoLyon Join the Chase to Try To Sign USA World Cup Star DeAndre Yedlin
Ligue Un side Olympique Lyonnais has joined the chase for Seattle Sounders and USA defender DeAndre Yedlin, according to French newspaper L'Equipe. Major League Soccer has already received multiple offers for the player who impressed during the 2014 World Cup. Yedlin set up the go-ahead goal for the United States in the 2-2 Group Stage draw […]
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/ 4299 days agoWhy Arsenal Need Sami Khedira More Than Chelsea Does
Saturday morning's newspapers in England are reporting that Chelsea have made a swoop to try to convince Sami Khedira to join the Stamford Bridge club instead of Arsenal. The Germany and Real Madrid midfielder secured a move from Stuttgart to the Spanish capital following an impressive 2010 World Cup. Now two London sides are the […]
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/ 4301 days agoFIFA Must Take Head Injuries More Seriously
Argentina defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano suffered a significant concussion in Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final against Netherlands after clashing heads with Georginio Wijnaldum. Seconds after the collision, Mascherano stumbled in a daze, and looked like he was going to fall head first on to the grass, before he turned and fell down. It appeared for a […]
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/ 4302 days agoKey Tactical Change By Joachim Löw Turns Germany's World Cup Hopes Around
Just a week ago, Germany appeared to be struggling. The highly-touted side had struggled in a Round of 16 match against Algeria after having been exposed at various times during the Group stage. The problems for Germany earlier in the tournament included playing a high line, seeing its backline beaten for pace against Algeria and […]
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/ 4303 days agoOne Major Reason Why Germany Has Been More Successful Than England in World Cup 2014
In the summer of 2009, England and Germany faced off in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The two sides had met earlier in the competition and had drawn 1-1. The Germans ended up routing the Stuart Pearce-led English side 4-0. Out of the players in that 2009 German U-21 squad*, six of […]
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/ 4304 days agoGerman Manager Joachim Löw Concerned About “Brutal and Crude” Challenges
Germany Manager Joachim Löw expressed concerns about the "brutal and crude" challenges that were witnessed in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Colombia on Saturday. Germany faces Brazil in the semifinals on Tuesday. Mexican referee Marco Rodríguez has been selected to take charge of the match. Löw's Germany side will face a Brazilian team that […]
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/ 4304 days agoWeaknesses of Premier League Exposed at 2014 FIFA World Cup
The Premier League is lauded by its proponents as the best league in the world. While many do not believe the World Cup is the best competition this sport has to offer (the UEFA Champions League is arguably a higher quality), it is a high-level indicator as to a league’s strength. What we have seen […]
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/ 4304 days agoNigeria Facing Suspension From FIFA
Nigeria’s Football Federation was voted out of office on Saturday in an apparent Coup d’état that is unlikely to be recognized by FIFA. A hastily arranged Assembly took the action of voting in a new board. At issue is the perceived failure of Nigeria’s World Cup campaign and the failure of the Federation to meet […]
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/ 4304 days agoLiverpool Close in on Lazar Marković Signing
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Lazar Marković for a fee of about £20m from Benfica according to Sky Sports. The 20 year-old Serbian winger scored five times in 26 league matches last season for the Portuguese Champions. The player is known for his quick movement on the wing and his comfort […]
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/ 4305 days agoLouis Van Gaal's Genius Tactical Decisions Paying Off For Netherlands
The Netherlands entered this World Cup with the lowest expectations the nation has had for a major tournament since the 1960s. Golden generations have come and gone in Dutch football, yet the nation has never lifted the World Cup trophy. For years, the Netherlands squad has been more about big personalities and individual abilities than […]