It just keeps on getting worse for Brazil. After being thrashed 7-1 by Germany earlier this week, Brazil went into the Third Place Final hoping for a victory to wipe away the pain of being obliterated by the Germans. However, the performance was just as weak, as Brazil crashed out of the tournament, losing 3-0 […]

As we reach the near end of what has been an exhilarating month, Brazil and Netherlands face each other today in the Third Place Final, with pride as the only prize to play for. Where to watch – The third-place match kicks off at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, and this is where viewers in […]

I remember fondly a Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen during the 2012-13 season. Bayern Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer runs up towards the Leverkusen goal.  He dribbles and sets up a cross that drifts into the area, and in the end the ball skips off the crossbar. Bayern loses the game. This was no […]

It's obviously a coincidence that the two teams with the best looking shirts for the World Cup will meet in the World Cup Final on Sunday. Both Germany and Argentina's home and away shirts are splendid. The shirts are available for you to order online so they can be delivered to your doorstep. The World […]

Two inspirational and magnificent videos have been released in Argentina to try to lift the team on to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final against Germany. The first video entitled "Heroes Inspire Us" features footage of famous incidents in Argentine sport, to help inspire Argentina on to greatness. The second video features footage of […]

I hate to burst the bubble of Brazil fans and South Americans looking forward to watching Saturday's Third Place Final between Netherlands and Brazil, but most of the world couldn't care about the game. The game is a glorified friendly, and it always has been and always will. In future years, few people will remember […]

Comedian Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show, made fun of the Germany and Argentina players during one of his monologues on Friday night. Fallon created several fictitious awards that FIFA would be giving out, such as "Best Listener," "Most Likeliest to Stare At You While You Eat," and other "awards." Watch the video below, […]

Miguel Herrera received a contract extension set to leave him as head of El Tri until 2018 as the Mexican Football Federation announced today. Herrera recently lead the Mexican National team to the knock-out stages of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after El Tri was close struggled to qualify for the World Cup itself. […]

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos will join Real Madrid after the World Cup is over, ending speculation regarding whether the player will remain with Bayern Munich or not. Bayern Munich Honorary President Franz Beckenbauer let the "cat out of the bag" when he disclosed: "In a career there is also a future. And if it is […]

This World Cup has been one of the best in recent memory, despite all of the concerns with the tournament being held in Brazil. There have been some fantastic goals and amazing matches. Of course, any World Cup will have its talking points and controversies. Referees will always be blamed for any manner of “wrong” […]

It just seemed like days ago when the World Cup kicked off on June 12, but time has flown by and the Third Place game as well as World Cup Final are almost here. Before we dive into the latest odds for the World Cup Final and Third Place game, here's an update regarding how […]

During the World Cup 2014 at Brazil, it has become more evident that Germany’s new maestro is Toni Kroos. Bastian Schweinsteiger is still a vital component in the team’s offensive configurations. Sami Khedira has proven that he is still Germany’s best defensive anchor in midfield, while Mesut Özil – despite a disappointing World Cup campaign […]

Maybe I left Brazil too soon.  I was wearing the same Brazil shirt that I had worn while watching their previous two knockout round matches.  This time, though, I was back in the US watching the Brazil-Germany game from a bar in New York City, having just arrived earlier that morning after we flew out […]

Sunday sees Germany and Argentina square off in the 2014 World Cup final. The arch-enemy of hosts Brazil could do the unthinkable and lift the World Cup trophy in what is widely considered the home of football. Germany stand in the South Americans way though and are rightfully favourites to win the trophy for a […]

United State's Men's National Team's Matt Besler is said to be receiving multiple offers from both European and English clubs after a solid performance for the United States in the 2014 World Cup. Reports in Kicker Magazine indicate SC Freiburg is a likely destination for the Sporting Kansas City man. Besler  has recently returned from […]