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Berhalter unclear of his future as US head coach

United States men's national team head coach Greg Berhalter has revealed that his future with the team is unclear. The Americans were knockout out of the 2022 World Cup by the Netherlands on Saturday. Although the final scoreline does not necessarily tell the entire story, the USMNT fell 3-1 on the night. After the game, […]

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Mistakes cost young US, eliminated by Netherlands in World Cup

The United States has proudly trumpeted its World Cup youth, and rightly so. A bright bunch of young 20-somethings, brimming with talent and fresh of body, ready to be uncorked. Yes, all that youthful intent and plucky desire is great and all – until it isn’t. History has taught us, and Saturday’s U.S. result served […]

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Senegal Coach could miss England clash through illness

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse could be missing on the side lines for the Round of 16 match clash against England through illness. The 46-year-old failed to show up for the press conference on Saturday and also couldn’t take training a day earlier. Assistant Coach takes over training & Media Assistant coach Regis Bogaert who […]

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France squad isn't as deep as the world first feared

The good news for France was that they were already through to the Round of 16. The less comforting news was that their much-fancied squad appeared to lack the depth that many had believed it possessed. In France's defeat to Tunisia, the reigning champions changed nine of their eleven players from the previous match, lining […]

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USMNT dumped from World Cup as Berhalter gets starting XI wrong

The United States men's national team (USMNT) ended their World Cup run on Saturday. Gregg Berhalter's side were beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands in the first match of the day. While the final scoreline is less than flattering for the USMNT, it does not exactly tell the complete story of the match. Berhalter's men actually […]

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Ghana must rebuild after heartbreaking loss

Ghana’s time at the 2022 FIFA World Cup comes to an end after a 2-0 loss to Uruguay. Seeking Vengence In 2009, Ghana becomes the first African nation to win a FIFA tournament by attaining the under-20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt. The next year, they almost become first African nation to reach the semi-final […]

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Brazil's Gabriel Jesus ruled out of World Cup with injury

Brazil have been dealt with two fresh injury blows ahead of their round of 16 encounter against South Korea on Monday. Both Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles have been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up knee injuries in the 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their last group stage encounter. The pair underwent […]

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Pray for Pelé: Brazil star moved to end-of-life care hospital

Brazilian news outlet Folha de Sao Paulo is claiming that soccer superstar Pelé is not responding to chemotherapy treatment. Because the harsh treatment is now not working, doctors have reportedly began palliative care on the Brazilian. The former Brazil international has been dealing with intestinal cancer since September of 2021. Initial chemotherapy appeared to be […]

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Concacaf was weakest confederation in World Cup Group Stage

The group stage said many things about each confederation under the FIFA umbrella. Some saw embarrassment as only one team from the area advanced. Others set records for the quantity of teams to reach the round of 16. The 2022 World Cup group stage was wild. Within minutes a pair of teams was safe to […]

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Cameroon defeat Brazil in memorable ending at World Cup

Cameroon defeat Brazil thanks to Aboubakar's goal For a long time, it looked like Brazil's second team would go on to beat a fiery Cameroon side. United midfielder Fred was the catalyst for many of Brazil's chance, sending numerous shots and crosses to the Cameroonian net. Gabriel Martinelli was also a huge problem for Cameroon […]

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VAR fails Uruguay after late penalty appeal dismissed

Uruguay left it late to join the party in Qatar, producing its only noteworthy performance in the final group game. On the back of the miserable loss against Portugal, Diego Alonso ditched his oversized hipster white trainers and three man defense. In its place, he opted for an old fashioned pair of formal brown leather […]

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Switzerland clinches knockout spot despite Serbia surge

Switzerland grabbed the final spot of the 2022 World Cup knockout phase on Friday with a win over Serbia. The European team entered the day holding the second spot of Group G, as Brazil already locked up a place in the next phase. Serbia, needing a win to advance in the competition, did not make […]

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Portugal lose, but advance in more World Cup Group H drama

How could someone not like soccer? Once again, this World Cup has delivered high entertainment. After the scenes yesterday that saw Germany eliminated, Group H tried to top the drama. Group H Drama Portugal were assured a place in the Round of 16. At different moments during the simultaneous matches, the remaining qualification spot was […]

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FIFA may end simultaneous World Cup group stage games

The 2022 World Cup has already been filled with drama and unpredictable moments throughout the group stage. After all, tournament contenders Belgium, Germany, and Uruguay have all been knocked out of the competition. Underdogs like South Korea, Japan, and Morocco have also thrillingly qualified for the knockout round. One of the most exciting aspects of […]

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South Korea qualifies for knockout round in frantic finish

Group H of the 2022 World Cup finished in a frenetic way, as South Korea advanced to the knockout round. Entering matchday three, Portugal was the only team in the group guaranteed qualification to the knockout round. South Korea, despite entering the game against the Portuguese with just one point, ultimately grabbed the second spot […]