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Win a FLO TV Or a USA World Cup ESPN Mural And More at Wowies

If you live in South Florida, there's only one place to be this weekend to watch your World Cup games and that's Wowies Sports Grill in Boca Raton, Florida. EPL Talk is hosting all of its official World Cup Viewing Parties at Wowies, a modern sports bar featuring 31 big screen TVs, three full-liquor bars, […]

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Win an Autographed John Terry England Shirt and More at Wowies

If you live in South Florida, there's only one place to be this weekend to watch your World Cup games and that's Wowies Sports Grill in Boca Raton, Florida. EPL Talk is hosting all of its official World Cup Viewing Parties at Wowies, a modern sports bar featuring 31 big screen TVs, three full-liquor bars, […]

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John Terry Defends Slovenia Shot With Diving Header: Video

Out of all of the soccer games you've seen in person or on television, how many times have you seen a player move his head out of the way to avoid getting pummeled by a shot that looks like it's going to hit him? For me, it's been too many times to count. At that […]

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How Italy Will Beat Slovakia

Despite Italy's lackluster performance in their first two group stage matches, the Azzurri have the chance to advance into the next round of the World Cup with a win or a tie plus help. Some excellent analyses of the Italian team's weaknesses have been published over the last few days, and the negatives about this Italian […]

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Mission Accomplished!

Today the US progressed, and not just to the next round of 16 in this World Cup. They progressed in the ranks of world football. Their status, their pedigree was elevated. How so? They did something that they as a nation have never done before. Something that Brazil, Argentina, Germany do in every World Cup. […]

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World Cup 2010 Day 13: World Cup Buzz Podcast

It was a glorious day for the United States and England, who move on from the World Cup's Group C in first and second place. This weekend, they will meet Ghana and Germany, respectively – the two teams that qualify for the knockout rounds from Group D. To talk about that, and Thursday's action (Groups […]

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/ 5802 days ago

World Cup 2010 Day 13: World Cup Buzz Podcast

It was a glorious day for the United States and England, who move on from the World Cup's Group C in first and second place. This weekend, they will meet Ghana and Germany, respectively – the two teams that qualify for the knockout rounds from Group D. To talk about that, and Thursday's action (Groups […]

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United States to Play Ghana in World Cup This Saturday

After defeating Algeria, the United States will now play Ghana in the second round of the World Cup this Saturday at 2:30pm ET. Ghana last played the United States in a competitive tournament four years ago in the last game of the first round where the States played a very disappointing game against a strong […]

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England to Play Germany in World Cup This Sunday

After Germany overcame Ghana in the last game of Group C today, Germany will now play England in a mouthwatering second round World Cup tie, which is scheduled for this Sunday at 10am ET. Germany is one of England's greatest rivals. The teams have played against each other many times in major tournaments including the […]

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Germany v Ghana: Post-Match Analysis

A wonderful half-volley from Mesut Ozil ensured victory for Germany, and secured a place in the round of 16 where they will face England. Despite Germany's win, they were carved open on a number of occasions by the Black Stars, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout from both sides. Philipp Lahm put in […]

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Landon Donovan Cries Tears Of Joy After US World Cup Victory

Minutes after the United States's historic victory versus Algeria Wednesday in the World Cup, ESPN reporter Jeremy Schapp interviewed Landon Donovan. And before the interview could even start, Donovan covered his eyes as he cried tears of joy at an incredible late win to send the US team through to the next round. As if […]
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Donovan's Second Half Stoppage Time Strike Advances The USA To The Second Round

After all the pain and suffering our National Team has gone through with bad starts, bad officiating and phantom calls for fouls, they finally got a goal that sends them to the Second Round of the World Cup and now they are sitting pretty waiting for Group D to produce an opponent. Four minutes of […]

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England Survive Group Stage Scare as Form and Belief Continue to Grow

Was that the best that England have to offer? Probably not, but it was better than the last two group stage matches in a myriad of categories. Possession, defense, passing and a more cohesive attack were all sharper from England as they continue to build on their World Cup form that, let's face it, could only get […]

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England 1-0 Slovenia: Defoe's Goal: Video

For England supporters who can't get enough of seeing how England scored the goal against Slovenia today in the 2010 World Cup, here is the video replay of the goal scored by Jermain Defoe. And what a beautiful cross it was that led to the goal. Defoe got into a good position and was able […]
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US 1-0 Algeria: US produces 90+ minutes of agony followed by 5 seconds of ecstasy

Well, that may not have been the most elegant game of soccer the US has ever played. It was certainly the bravest. After a game like that, long-form elegant pose are really not part of the agenda. Instead, here are some random thoughts on one of the most dramatic victories in the history of US […]