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WATCH Messi Score 2 Goals To Put Argentina 2-1 In the Lead In First Half Against Nigeria [VIDEO]

Leo Messi has done it again. Argentina's star player scored two goals in the first half of the World Cup game against Nigeria to break the hearts of the African giants. There's still 45 minutes left to play in the match, but Nigeria has a lot of work cut out for them if they want […]

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Argentina vs Nigeria: Starting Lineups And World Cup Open Thread

While Argentina are already through to the next round, a draw will be good enough for Nigeria to advance to the next round. But even if Nigeria lose today, they could still advance if Iran fails to beat Bosnia or Iran doesn't better Nigeria's goal difference. Where to watch – The match begins at 12 […]

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Iran vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Starting Lineups And World Cup Open Thread

Iran have an excellent opportunity to advance to the next round of the World Cup today if they can get a victory against already-eliminated Bosnia and hope that Argentina can score a few goals against Nigeria. Where to watch – The match begins at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST, and this is where viewers in […]

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Ghana Sends Plane Carrying $3 Million+ In Cash to Prevent Forfeit

After reports leaked from the Black Stars training camp yesterday that Ghana's players planned on forfeiting tomorrow's pivotal match against Portugal due to not being paid for their performances yet, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (pictured above) has intervened to make sure everything is under control. “The players insisted that they will want physical cash,” […]

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Support For USA World Cup Team Growing In England After 3 Lions Departure

With the England national team on their way home from Brazil after three abject performances in the group stage, the intense coverage of the World Cup has been turned down a notch on this side of the Atlantic. There’s still plenty of excitement as we stand on the brink of the knockout stages of the tournament, but […]

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Ghana Will Defeat Portugal As Long As The Black Stars Aren't Arrogant

Ghana is confident they can defeat Portugal and make it to the round of 16 but they must be careful because that same demeanor is what made them lose to the United States and has them in the predicament they're in. Group G has lived up to its pre-tournament expectations of being the 'group of […]

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Where to Watch the World Cup in Manhattan and Brooklyn

World Cup fever has officially gripped New York City. As soccer grows ever more popular in the United States, we review six of the best places to watch the tournament in Manhattan and Brooklyn: 1. Jack Demsey’s Home of the New York City chapter of the American Outlaws Supporters’ Club, this is a great place […]

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Young World Cup Trio Look to Revive The Declining Centerback Position

With over 100 goals scored already in this tournament, the 2014 World Cup has not been an exhibition for great centerback play. With the game quicker, fitter, more athletic and open than it has ever been before, gone are the days where your central defenders can sit ensconced in front of their goalkeeper and worry […]

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Honduras vs Switzerland Preview and Predicted Lineups

Switzerland play Honduras in their final group game today at 4pm ET/1pm PT knowing that victory will seal their place in the last 16. On paper, it is one of the easier World Cup games to have as a "must win" match because the Hondurans have had a poor tournament so far. For Honduras, Stoke […]

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Ecuador vs France Preview: South American Team Faces Uphill Battle

Of all the teams arriving in Brazil with question marks over them, France began the journey with one of the heaviest loads. The long shadows cast by the events in South Africa meant that Les Bleus couldn't just arrive at the tournament and win games, as most expected them to, having been handed one of […]

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Win A Trip to One of the Countries Playing in the Final Cup

This post brought to you by BACARDÍ. All opinions are 100% mine. With the BACARDÍ Untameable Fan Contest, you and your guest have a chance to win a trip to one of the countries whose team is playing in the World Cup Final. Could it be Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy or another awesome destination? Prove you’re […]

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It’s All About Adopting a Second World Cup Team

As you may have heard, there’s a World Cup on. And while for most of us that means rallying behind our home nation, there’s no hiding the fact we all love to adopt a second team during the tournament. There are various reasons why we do this. It may be because our home nation didn’t […]

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Historic Win Propels Greece Into Knockout Stages For First Time

The final whistle blew and you could hear the collective groan the world over, Greece had qualified for the knock out rounds of the World Cup. It was not pretty (it never is when Greece is involved) but it was a performance that is typical of this team when their backs are against the wall, […]

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Australia 0-3 Spain: Match Highlights (VIDEO)

The reigning World Champions Spain ended their meek title defense on a winning note with a 3-0 victory over Australia on Monday.

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7.1 Million People Watched Mexico Vs Croatia On Univision Deportes

An average of 7.1 million people watched Univision's broadcast of the World Cup game between Mexico and Croatia on Monday, which is the most-viewed World Cup Group Stage match in the history of Univision Deportes. Several key numbers stand out: • Univision Deportes coverage of Mexico vs. Croatia reached 12.6 million total viewers who tuned into […]