Three-time World Cup loser Netherlands is the only outsider in a final four that features three of the most successful sides in history. Still, Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, despite having won more than half of all the World Cups played, have their own reasons for angst. Here then are each semi-finalists narrative along with the […]

Find out where you can watch the World Cup semi-finals between Brazil-Germany and Argentina-Holland on US TV and Internet. The excitement is building for the World Cup, to find out which two teams will advance to the World Cup final. Will it be an all-South American final, or will it be an all-European finale? Here's […]

The modern game demands many things of its footballers: Physicality, touch, technique and dynamism to name but a few. But often overlooked are the attributes of versatility and tactical flexibility. The immersive statistical analysis that’s now available at the touch of a button has channeled the game towards a host of different philosophies and as […]

Four tightly contested quarterfinals have passed us by with diligent displays and standout sensations rewarded in this Best XI of the second knockout round. Here is the team: Goalkeeper GK- Keylor Navas (Costa Rica) In case most thought that Tim Howard was the undisputed best goalkeeper of the tournament, the soon to be ex-Levante netminder […]

With only four matches left in another glorious edition of the World Cup, a new champion of the tournament will be crowned soon. Another competition is heating up in Brazil as the Golden Ball is still up for the taking. Neymar's injury unfortunately has him out for the remainder of the World Cup while ruining […]

In the past 48 hours, I've lost count the number of conversations I've had with people or have overheard others talking about how Brazil won't be able to defeat Germany due to the loss of Neymar and Thiago Silva. In Brazil, meanwhile, the conversations have changed from “Neymar will win it,” to “Win it for […]

Inter Milan has changed its club crest. The logo has been redesigned but is still inspired by the 1908 logo. According to the club website, "The crest has been modernized from every perspective: the lines have been simplified, there are fewer circles now surrounding it and the dimensions have been balanced for enhanced recognition. – […]

Alfredo Di Stefano has died at the age of 88. Widely regarding as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Alfredo Di Stefano suffered a heart attack late last week, but seemed to be in stable condition, recovering at the hospital before he took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away today. […]

Thousands of Sao Paulo soccer fans turned out to Sao Paulo's stadium to welcome Kaka back at his boyhood club. Kaka will play on loan at Sao Paulo for the next six months before he travels to the United States, to play for MLS club Orlando City beginning in 2015. Watch the video featuring an […]

The Brazilian nation should be bristling with positivity and excitement. The Selecao have overcome the enormous pressure heaped upon them by a fervent soccer nation. They’ve conquered some fearsome opponents and subsequently, they find themselves in the semi-final of a World Cup on home soil. Just one win away from the final, two away from […]

SALVADOR, BRAZIL – The day had finally arrived. This was the whole point of booking a plane ticket less than a month ago and deciding to come down to Brazil at the last minute (besides, of course, the experience of traveling to a new place). This was the day I would finally be stepping foot […]

Warrior Sports have unveiled Liverpool's European shirt for the 2014/15 season. The European shirt, or third shirt, features a checkered sash, which is new to Anfield and is complemented by a classic red collar. In line with the home and away versions, an embroidered Liver Bird sits prominently as the club crest, while two commemorative […]

The new home kit modeled by Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Shinji Kagawa marks the start of a new era for the Red Devils — a new manager, a new sponsor and possibly a new sense of hope ahead of the upcoming season. American supporters will be the first to see the […]

Southampton’s Dejan Lovren has expressed interest in leaving St. Mary's, stating that Liverpool has made an offer on the centre back for £20 million and admitted that his head, “is already at Anfield,” as told to Croatian website Sportske novosti. Lovren is looking for a move before the beginning of the 2014-2015 season despite only […]

Germany Manager Joachim Löw expressed concerns about the "brutal and crude" challenges that were witnessed in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Colombia on Saturday. Germany faces Brazil in the semifinals on Tuesday. Mexican referee Marco Rodríguez has been selected to take charge of the match. Löw's Germany side will face a Brazilian team that […]