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/ 4419 days ago

Jozy Altidore Available to Play For USA Against Belgium

U.S. Men’s National Team striker Jozy Altidore is available to play in their Round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday, as announced via the USMNT's official Twitter account. Altidore has been training with the team for the past few days and was ruled healthy earlier today by team doctors. The striker sustained a pulled […]

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Luis Suarez Issues Apology And Vows Never to Bite Again

Uruguay and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has issued a public apology for his actions that occurred during the Uruguay-Italy World Cup game, and has vowed not to repeat another incident like that ever again. Suarez bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on June 24 during the second half of the final Group match between the two nations. […]

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France vs Nigeria, Starting Lineups, TV Times and World Cup Open Thread

France are heavily favored to win today's match to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but they're coming up against a strong and determined Nigeria team who have talent but also possess a lot of defensive weaknesses. Where to watch – Viewers from USA can tune in to these following for […]

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57% Of Mexico Fans Blame Referee For El Tri's Elimination From World Cup

Fifty seven percent of Mexico fans who responded to a poll in the Reforma newspaper blame the referee for El Tri's elimination from World Cup 2014. The majority of Mexico fans believe that Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca was to blame. The referee "bought" Arjen Robben's dive after the Dutch player tripped over Rafa Marquez's outstretched foot. […]

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Updated Odds On Top 12 Teams Most Likely to Win the World Cup

Now that four of the Round of 16 World Cup match have concluded, we know which 12 teams are still in with a chance of lifting the trophy and which 4 teams are out. Chris McFarland of Share Draft has re-run the data simulations to determine who are the teams most likely to win the World Cup. […]

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France, Germany, Argentina & Belgium to Make Up Quarter-Finals

The four favourites have won each of the first second round matches at the 2014 World Cup with Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands and Costa Rica all booking themselves in the last eight. Monday and Tuesday will see four countries make up the quarter-finals with three heavily favoured by the bookmakers. France face Nigeria in the first […]

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Germany vs Algeria Predicted Lineups

On paper, Germany should have enough quality in their squad to deal with Algeria no matter who starts, but the north African side has impressed in this World Cup, beating South Korea, drawing with Russia, and only narrowly losing to talented Belgium. Both teams have should have their first choice players available, which should set […]

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How A Change In Tactics Can Help Michael Bradley Perform At His Best

This World Cup was supposed to be Michael Bradley’s coming out party. It was supposed to be his chance to show the soccer world how just good he is, to show teams like Roma why they should have kept him, and to show teams like Arsenal why should have placed bids for him. Some MLS […]

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France vs Nigeria Preview: Teams Seek Berth In Final 8

No African team has managed to qualify past the quarter-finals stage in the World Cup, but based on their last game against Argentina, Nigeria look the most likely side of the two African teams to go furthest in Brazil. Nigeria qualified through to the round of 16 with a win, draw and loss apiece – […]

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Arsenal Away Shirt For 2014/15 Season: New Leaked [PHOTOS]

New photos of Arsenal's away shirt for the 2014/15 Premier League season have been leaked on the Internet. The new photos are the best yet to give us an idea of what the Arsenal away kit will look like for the upcoming season. With new kit manufacturer Puma on board, Arsenal will be wearing a […]

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/ 4420 days ago

Why Jurgen Klinsmann Should Keep Jozy Altidore on the Bench Against Belgium

Despite escaping from the Group of Death, the United States may be facing its toughest test yet in a win-or-go-home match against Belgium. No longer can the Yanks hope to be good enough, but with Belgium and probably Argentina standing in their way of advancing, the entire roster needs to play at its best. Michael […]

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Graham Zusi a Vital Force for the USA

These days, Graham Zusi is widely regarded as having one of the best right foots in MLS but his journey to the international stage has been far from straightforward. The Sporting Kansas City wide midfielder, who was drafted into MLS with the then-named Kansas City Wizards at the age of twenty-two, reached a new pinnacle […]

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WATCH Amazing Animation of James Rodriguez's Goal For Colombia Against Uruguay [VIDEO]

James Rodriguez's amazing goal for Colombia in the World Cup has been arguably the best goal scored in the tournament thus far. The way he controlled the ball with his chest to set up his volley was exquisite. And the volley that he struck was just as sensational. Now thanks to a brilliant British animator, […]

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Arjen 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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USA's 5 Point Game Plan to Beat Belgium in the World Cup

With USA facing Belgium on Tuesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT, here’s how Klinsmann should go about setting his team up to progress to the quarter-final stage: 1. Pressure In Midfield – The Belgium midfield isn’t anywhere near as technically adept as the German one, which means the men in the middle for the United States […]