Thomas Mueller scored for Germany in the 11th minute to put the Germans 1-0 ahead against Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final. In a helter skelter first 10 minutes, with end to end action, Germany took the lead after a corner was floated into the box and Mueller, who was wide open near […]

It’s 2002 all over again today as Brazil and Germany meet for the first time since Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” was scorching the summer twelve years ago. Both countries are predictably consumed by today’s semi-final, so let’s take a look at how their newspapers are amping up. “Somos todos Neymar” (“We are all Neymar”) has […]

Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is a doubt for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after missing training due to stomach and intestinal issues. During a press conference today, Dutch Head Coach Louis Van Gaal said that he decided not to risk Van Persie in training today after the striker complained of gastrointestinal issues. Van […]

Manchester United today confirmed that several of its stars will be playing in the club's pre-season matches in the United States this summer. Coached by Louis Van Gaal and assisted by Ryan Giggs, Manchester United's squad will feature Wayne Rooney, David De Gea, new signings Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, Juan Mata, Shinji Kagawa and […]

Sport giants Nike have pulled out of a shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United. The Red Devils have asked for £60million+ a year for Nike to supply the kit and training gear. Nike has decided not to renew their contract with the club. However Nike have the first right of refusal in case they want […]

Brazil will be hoping that the loss of their two most influential players will not hold them back in their World Cup semi-final against Germany. Star player Neymar will miss the rest of the tournament after suffering a serious back injury, while captain Thiago Silva is suspended. This is Brazil’s first semi-final since they went […]

As he was stretchered off the field clutching his back, Neymar yet again had an entire nation praying on his behalf. Just as they have done at every point of this World Cup, the Brazilian public set their gaze firmly and hopefully on the 22 year old attacker. So central is Neymar to this Brazil […]

It’s getting closer, much closer. Today and tomorrow will decide who will meet each other in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil. Four teams, four nations, are still in the race. Before the tournament, Brazil were red hot favorites. They still are. Apart from that, it is no surprise that Argentina and Germany are […]

ESPN World Cup talent Alexi Lalas, Michael Ballack, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Lynsey Hipgrave star in an animated video that parodies the work of the soccer quartet. Sean Rohani wrote, directed, animated and provided voiceovers for the film. Rohani, the one-man show, has spent the bulk of his career in television, working on Disney XD […]

The four strongest teams took their separate ways to get to this point, but all have made it. You may argue that FIFA wanted a Brazil-Argentina final, but there’s a few hundred million watchers around the globe that would love to see an all-European final on South American soil. Although five-time World Cup winners, Brazil, […]

There are few soccer nations that immortalize their icons of the game quite like Brazil. Ahead of this World Cup, we were treated to imagery of Brazilian greats gone, reminded of their stature in the in the history of the Selecao. Garrincha, Pele, Carlos Alberto, Zico, Socrates, Romario, Rivaldo and Ronaldo: all giants of soccer […]

Vanishing spray, named 9:15 Fairplay after the amount of distance between the defensive wall and the free-kick taker, is making its way from the 2014 World Cup to the UEFA Champions League for the 2014-2015 season and could be heading to the Premier League after that. Having been considered a huge success in keeping the […]

Argentina have been labelled as a one-man team well before the start of the World Cup but how true is this? Messi's critics have long said that his impressive performances for Barcelona are only possible due to the brilliance of the surrounding cast, namely Iniesta, Xavi and co. However, why does this not apply to […]

In the summer of 2009, England and Germany faced off in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The two sides had met earlier in the competition and had drawn 1-1. The Germans ended up routing the Stuart Pearce-led English side 4-0. Out of the players in that 2009 German U-21 squad*, six of […]

FIFA announced on Monday that disciplinary action will not be taken against Juan Zuniga for his tackle on Neymar which ended the World Cup of the Brazilian superstar. The tackle took place during the later stages of Colombia’s 2-1 loss against Brazil. FIFA also announced that Brazilian Captain Thiago Silva's yellow card appeal was unsuccessful […]