What an ending to the match between Greece and Ivory Coast! Greece defeated Ivory Coast in the last few minutes of the match to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The winning goal came in controversial circumstances after Greece won a soft penalty when Georgios Samaras was allegedly fouled […]

Cesare Prandelli’s decision to resign in the wake of the Azzurri’s 1-0 defeat to Uruguay was a noble one, premised on the idea that he was responsible for Italy’s poor showing in the World Cup. Setting aside his tenure as the Italian coach this cycle, if we focus on this match, then it was the […]

After a controversial 1-0 loss to Uruguay Tuesday in the Group stages of the World Cup, Italian manager Cesare Prandelli has resigned from his position. His Italian squad came in third in the group after two consecutive losses against Costa Rica and Uruguay. In 2010, Prandelli replaced Marcelo Lippi as head coach of the Azzurri after […]

With Colombia already qualified to the next round, they face a Japan outfit who will be desperate to win to keep their own hopes of qualification alive. Where to watch – For viewers in USA, this is where they can catch the kickoff at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST – English language: ESPN and WatchESPN Spanish language: Univision, […]

With second place in the Group still up for grabs for both the teams, this might be a highly entertaining game. Where to watch – The match kicks off at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, and this is viewers in USA can catch this game – English language: ESPN2 and WatchESPN Spanish language: UniMás, Galavision and Univision online Portuguese […]

This game was a must-win for Uruguay and a must-not lose for the Italians and the differing mindsets of the two sides leant itself to a tense and edgy contest. After losing their opening match, the Uruguayans deserve a lot of credit for getting the results needed to book their berth in the knockout stages. […]

Uruguay knocked out Italy from the World Cup in controversial circumstances after beating the Azzurri 1-0 when Diego Godin scored a header from a corner. Unfortunately, the game was marred by a biting incident featuring Luis Suarez, which is the third such recent incident. Suarez bit Italy centre back Giorgio Chiellini. The Italy defender immediately […]

A photo has been revealed that shows Luis Suarez's bite marks on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Unfortunately, the Uruguay-Italy game was marred by a biting incident featuring Luis Suarez, which is the third such recent incident. Suarez bit Italy centre back Giorgio Chiellini. The Italy defender immediately bared his shoulder, but the match officials didn't […]

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez did it again. In the second half of the World Cup match against Italy, Suarez bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder and should have been red carded. However, the match officials missed the incident even after Chiellini showed the ref the bite marks on his shoulder. Just minutes later, […]

Paralysis by analysis. This was ultimately the downfall of Vicente Del Bosque. Of late, Spain has had an embarrassment of riches in soccer talent. And instead of a blessing, this ultimately proved to be a curse in disguise. Two years ago at the European Championship we saw signs of this. Cracks. Del Bosque insisted on […]

The headline on one of the most popular Italian newspapers, Gazetta Dello Sport, reads today "No going home; NO!" ahead of Italy's do-or-die clash against Uruguay, which kicks off at Noon ET/9am PT today. First the TV news and starting lineups: • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • […]

For England, there's not much left except pride and a chance to watch a young England team against an exciting, up-and-coming Costa Rica team. First the TV news and starting lineups: • English language: ESPN2 and WatchESPN • Spanish language: UniMás, Galavision and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes or ESPN Deportes+ Starting lineups: England: Foster, Jones, Cahill, Smalling, […]

Japan and Colombia face off today at 4pm ET/1pm PT with both teams in need of points for very different reasons. Los Cafeteros only need one point to be sure of top spot, while the Blue Samurai desperately need their first victory of the campaign and hope Greece do them a favor versus Cote D' […]

Ivory Coast and Greece arrive in Fortaleza with both sides having an opportunity to advance into the knockout stages (4pm ET/1pm PT kickoff). Ivory Coast comes into the match after losing a close affair with Colombia 2-1 and defeating Japan in comeback fashion by the same scoreline. Greece has had a disappointing campaign so far. […]

So you plan on watching Italy versus Uruguay today, eh? Fancy a match with some actual stakes? You won’t even take a peek at the dead rubber between England and Costa Rica? No interest at all in an underachieving England squad making its earliest World Cup exit since 1958? But Italy and Uruguay are only […]