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/ 4305 days agoNeymar Confident Brazil Will Make Him a World Champion
Brazil's superstar Neymar was ruled out of the World Cup on Friday after sustaining an injury late on in the 2-1 victory over Colombia. The FC Barcelona man who has been among the most influential players in this World Cup has put the ultimate faith in his teammates. He has been diagnosed with a fractured […]
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/ 4306 days agoCosta Rica Concerned About Arjen Robben's Diving
Following another decisive display of theatrics in the Netherlands 2-1 comeback victory over Mexico in the Round of 16, Arjen Robben has once again become a lightning rod. Robben whose diving and petulance was one of the leading topics of the 2010 World Cup and also of multiple UEFA Champions League campaigns is now being targeted […]
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/ 4306 days agoBrazil's Neymar Ruled Out of the World Cup (VIDEO)
UPDATE 9:30 PM ET: NEYMAR HAS BEEN RULED OUT OF THE WORLD CUP Brazil's talismanic superstar Neymar is a serious doubt for the host nation's semifinal clash against Germany on Tuesday. The FC Barcelona man came into today's quarterfinal match against nursing an injury. Neymar showed few effects of that injury for much of today's 2-1 win […]
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/ 4307 days agoOssie Ardiles interview
On Thursday night at 7pm ET, ESPN will debut its final film in the 30 For 30 Soccer Stories series. The film, entitled White, Blue and White, tells the story of Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa's journey from Argentina to England to play for Tottenham Hotspur, and the impact that the Falklands War between England […]
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/ 4308 days agoFailure of USA to Beat Belgium Reflects Negatively On MLS
An easy, somewhat lazy narrative has developed through the years that Major League Soccer has helped the United States Men’s National Team grow. While this is true from a pure standpoint of quality of squad depth, the league has from my perspective not helped develop the very top players. Before MLS launched in 1996, the […]
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/ 4309 days agoBrazilian Superstar Neymar Should Be Fit For Quarterfinal
The host nation Brazil has been sweating on the fitness of Neymar whose delivered the winning penalty in the shootout versus Chile on Saturday. In that match, Neymar suffered thigh and knee injuries that have been under close evaluation by Brazilian team doctors. But it appears Neymar is winning his race for match fitness. Brazilian National […]
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/ 4310 days agoBrazilian Superstar Kaka Mobbed By Orlando City Fans At Airport [PHOTOS]
The wait is over: Brazilian superstar Kaka arrived in Orlando tonight after opting out of his contract with AC Milan. He will be officially unveiled tomorrow as Orlando City's first designated player. A large crowd turned out at Orlando International Airport to welcome Kaka to Florida. Orlando City will join Major League Soccer next season.
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/ 4311 days agoArjen Robben Admits To Diving In Mexico World Cup Game
Netherlands and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has found himself once again the center of controversy as he admitted to diving in the first-half of the Netherlands come from behind 2-1 victory over Mexico. The win advanced Robben and his Dutch side into the World Cup Quarterfinals where they will face Costa Rica. Robben has […]
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/ 4312 days agoHow Should the United States Line Up Against Belgium?
The United States will need to play its best game of this World Cup in order to overcome Belgium on Tuesday. While the Belgians have struggled at times in Group H play, they have the types of players that can cause the US fits. Typically friendly results tend to be unreliable indicators as to team […]
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/ 4312 days agoSwansea City Signs Striker Bafétimbi Gomis While Likely Losing Michu
Swansea City has finalized the signing of striker Bafétimbi Gomis on a free transfer from Lyon. The 28-year-old passed his medical having agreed to a four-year deal with the South Wales club. Gomis was sought after by multiple Premier League clubs. The French International has 12 caps for his country but was not selected by […]
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/ 4314 days agoSouth Korea 0-1 Belgium: Match Highlights (VIDEO)
Belgium defeated South Korea 1-0 on Thursday evening. With the win the Belgians secured the top spot in Group H. South Korea was eliminated. The highly-rated Belgian side won all three Group H encounters but still managed to underwhelm many observers. Belgium will face the United States in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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/ 4314 days agoAlgeria 1-1 Russia: Match Highlights (VIDEO) – Algerians Advance
Algeria advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in the nation's history with a 1-1 Group H draw against Russia. Fabio Capello's Russian side was highly touted entering the tournament but ultimately underwhelmed. By contrast, Algeria who failed to record a goal in all three group games in 2010 […]
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/ 4314 days agoManchester United Sign Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw
Manchester United began the new Louis Van Gaal era in a big way today with the signing of Ander Herrera for a reported £29m from Athletic Bilbao. Herrera was pursued last summer by the Red Devils but ultimately that pursuit not only fell short but was the possible subject of sabotage. Herrera told the official […]
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/ 4314 days agoRedemption For Jurgen Klinsmann: USA Head Coach's Controversial Decisions Proven Correct
Jurgen Klinsmann has been derided by critics on both sides of the Atlantic as being incapable of taking a tactical approach to the way he sets up and manages his teams. In 2011, Phillip Lahm who played for Klinsmann — both with Germany and Bayern Munich — said the following about the one-time German national […]
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/ 4316 days agoAustralia 0-3 Spain: Match Highlights (VIDEO)
The reigning World Champions Spain ended their meek title defense on a winning note with a 3-0 victory over Australia on Monday.