World Cup 2014
USA Earns Hard Fought Point Against Mexico at Azteca
The Estadio Azteca is one of the most difficult places to play in world football and getting a point at the vaunted Mexican stadium is a very difficult task. The draw with Mexico actually moved the United States down the CONCACAF standings, but a draw at Mexico’s home field is an encouraging result. The United [...]
CONMEBOL Qualifiers Roundup: Argentina Survive Bolivian Altitude, Venezuela and Chile Pull off Surprise Wins
It has been said that World Cup qualifying in South America is more tightly-contested than in any other of the continental federations within FIFA. Pitting the likes of Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, who have all graced the top 12 of the FIFA World Rankings in the past year, against each other for a spot [...]
USA v Mexico World Cup Qualifying Highlights
The United States visited neighbors Mexico last night in a massive CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier that led to spoils being shared in a 0-0 draw. Though Mexico maintained most of the possession throughout the match, the Americans did exactly what they needed to do to grab a vital point in their quest for Brazil 2014. [...]
World Cup Qualifying Injury Report: Jermaine Jones Ruled Out Of USA’s Tuesday Match Against Mexico
With the English Premier League on international break this week, many players have a much needed break heading into the final weeks of the season; but for others, there was no rest to be found as national teams took to the pitch for some crucial World Cup Qualifying matches. Unfortunately, injuries, as always, played a [...]
WCQ: France vs. Spain Preview and Key Players To Watch
Two of the best teams in the world face off Tuesday in a crucial World Cup Qualifying match as Spain visits Paris to take on a strong French squad that currently sits two points ahead of the defending champions for first place in the group. Tuesday’s match is particularly important because only the first place [...]
CONCACAF Hexagonal: Mexico vs USA Key Battles at the Azteca
The CONCACAF Hexagonal battle is heating up and will hit a boil on Tuesday as the United States takes on Mexico. Numerous of fierce battles have encapsulated these two national teams throughout the years and Tuesday night will be no different. As the Hex continues to separate the weak from the strong a victory could [...]
Javier Chicharito Hernandez Scores Twice as Mexico Draw Honduras
Mexico drew Honduras yesterday but they won’t be happy to have given away the two goal lead they jumped out to thanks to Javier Chicharito Hernandez. Hernandez struck first in the 28th minute and then in the 54th minute before Carlos Costly scored in the 77th minute. Jerry Bengston then brought Honduras level in the [...]
Newcastle United: Steven Taylor’s England Call-Up is a Double-Edged Sword
Newcastle United central defender Steven Taylor was called up by England yesterday after a flurry of international drop-outs and could make his full debut against San Marino on Friday. It was recognition of the Geordie defender by England manager Roy Hodgson for the fantastic performances he has turned in recently for the Magpies both in [...]
San Marino vs. England: Players to Watch in World Cup Qualifier
England head to San Marino on Friday, keen to keep pace with Group H rivals and next week’s opponents Montenegro. Though unlikely to provide a stern test, Roy Hodgson and his men would me smart not to overlook San Marino—so as to avoid an upset, but also to get in the best preparation possible for [...]
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Betting Odds and Predictions
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Betting Odds and Predictions Friday, March 22, 2013 Israel +575 vs. Portugal -205, Draw: +280; Total 2o -150 (8:45 a.m. ET/5:45 a.m. PT):Despite having one of the world’s two best players in Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has been tepid at best on the world stage in the last decade in international competitions. [...]
Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart up to the Brazilian challenge
For fans and managers of clubs challenging for honours at the top of the table, international friendly games are often the stuff of dread; a game that is ultimately of no consequence in itself may have wider ramifications if top players are injured. Manchester United have coped on plenty of occasions without Wayne Rooney this [...]
Locked and Loaded: Arsenal Midfielder Jack Wilshere, the Face of England’s Next Generation
Arsenal currently has some of the best young English talent at their disposal, but few have the drive that Jack Wilshere exhibits every time he graces the pitch. Whether for Arsenal or for England, the young Stevenage born star looks destined for greatness. At the age of only 21, he is already the face of [...]
World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Players to Watch for the U.S. Against Honduras
The final round of regional qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil kicks off Wednesday as the United States visit San Pedro Sula to take on Honduras at the Estadio Olimpico. The US National Team official website reported on Monday that coach Jurgen Klinsmann has chosen the 24-man roster and will conduct training sessions [...]
2014 FIFA World Cup Host Cities Reveal Marketing Posters
The days are counting down as the 2014 FIFA World Cup is approaching faster than it may seem. Progress is being made daily on the important structural preparations for the games. Brazil is readying itself to host one of the world’s most important and biggest events. In the midst of the structural prep, aesthetical and [...]
Chelsea Target Pep Guardiola willing to take Brazil’s job ‘tomorrow’
European clubs may be fighting for and firing their coaches in an attempt to pursue Pep Guardiola, but the latest rumors are that the former Barcelona boss is willing to take on Brazil before the World Cup in 2014. Reports even say that he would cut his year off soccer short if he were offered [...]
Belgium’s Golden Generation: Do they have a shot at World Cup 2014?
Much has been made about Belgium’s new crop of stars that marks the country’s best footballing talent that it’s ever produced. Some of the players that will feature for Belgium in 2014 include Marouane Fellaini, Axel Witsel, Eden Hazard, Moussa Dembele, Romelu Lukaku, and Vincent Kompany. Fellaini, Hazard, and Kompany have been three of the [...]
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