WATCH: Venezuela’s Jose Manuel Velazquez scores golazo early against Mexico

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/13/2016

In what many saw as an easy game for Mexico to either earn a draw or a victory against the 77th ranked team in the FIFA Standings, really took a turn for the worst for Mexico and their fans. Early in the match, Andres Guardado committed a foul way outside of the box and it […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 11: Patrick Pemberton #18 of Costa Rica makes a save as Roger Martinez #9 of Colombia looks for a rebound as Kendall Watson #19 defends along with Ronald Matarrita #22 in the first half at NRG Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Day 9 of Copa America sees US handle their business and Costa Rica shocks the world

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/12/2016

Day 9 of Copa America is in the books and guess what? The United States won the group! Today belongs to the hosts, but preparation will loom on the horizon as the quarterfinals beckon Colombia and the U.S. squads. 1) Biggest Winner: The United States I mean, what a day for the United States, not […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Gareth Bale (R) of Wales celebrates his team’s win with his team mate Chris Gunter (L) after the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Wales and Slovakia at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 11, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Day 2 of Euro 2016 has great football, marred by violence inside and out of stadiums

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In what was a fantastic showing of world-class football in Day 2 of the European Championship, sadly the headlines belonged to the violence in Bordeaux. We take a look at the beautiful game, and the ugly side of it with hooliganism running rampant in France in what was Day 2 of Euro 2016. 1) Biggest […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 10: Roderick Miller #5 of Panama knocks the ball away from Nicolas Gaitan #20 of Argentina during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi has made his presence known in day 8 of Copa America

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/11/2016

The triumphant return of Lionel Messi, some great free kick goals and a controversial handball call caps off what was match day eight in the Copa America. 1) Biggest Winner: Whoever Attended the Argentina/Panama Game in Person Seriously, I mean what a performance by Lionel Messi and in such a short time frame as well. […]

FOXBORO, MA – JUNE 10: Mauricio Isla #4 of Chile defends against Martin Smedberg-Dalence #8 of Bolivia during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Group D match between Chile and Bolivia in the first half at Gillette Stadium on June 10, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

WATCH: Bolivia’s Jhasmani Campos bends in a fantastic free kick

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/10/2016

After conceding a very early goal in the second half, it looked like Bolivia was destined to suffer through a half filled with more Chile possession. However, Bolivia was able to regain their composure and keep defending well and were rewarded for their patience with a free kick from a bit outside of the 18-yard […]

at Rose Bowl on June 9, 2016 in Pasadena, California.

Day 7 in Copa America sees Venezuela and Mexico advance into quarterfinals

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Surprise! I bet you didn’t expect Venezuela to go this far did you? And Mexico certainly look like the team to beat in this tournament. Seven was definitely heaven for Mexico and Venezuela on this seventh day of the Copa America Centenario. 1) Biggest Winner: Venezuela With Uruguay coming in as the heavy favorites, many thought that […]

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – JUNE 09: Marco Parolo (R) and Antonio Candreva of Italy compete for the ball during the training session at “Bernard Gasset” Training Center on June 9, 2016 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Who will advance in the EURO 2016’s ‘group of death’ — Group E

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/9/2016

Many pundits consider Euro 2016’s Group E as the “Group of Death” with no team being below 35 on the FIFA Rankings, which says something about the group. Also, with such teams as Belgium, Sweden and Italy in the group it’s not hard to see why this is being considered one of the toughest groups […]

during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Ecuador and Peru play out to thrilling 2-2 draw in Copa America

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In front of a sparse 12,000 fans in attendance in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the most exciting game of the Copa America so far as Peru and Ecuador played out to a 2-2 draw. Much like the other game in this same stadium a couple of days ago, the game was […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 05: Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in extra time during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match against Uruguay at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 5, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico won 3-1. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Mexico dominates, beats Uruguay 3-1 in Copa America play

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/6/2016

In what started in disaster for Uruguay only got worse for them as Mexico completely dominated the game from initial whistle to the whistle in the 90th minute, and Mexico shone bright and beat Uruguay by a score of 3-1. The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona was packed to the brim with Mexican […]

PASADENA CA – JUNE 4: Enner Valencia #13 of Ecuador and Marquinhos #13 of Brazil battle for the ball during the second half of the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match between Brazil and Ecuador at the Rose Bowl June 4, 2016, Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Ecuador and Brazil play out to scoreless draw in their first Copa America match

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/5/2016

In what has been the most promising game in the Copa America Centenario so far, Brazil and Ecuador met in Pasadena, California in the historic Rose Bowl for a Group B match up. Although Brazil was considered a favorite, both teams were neck and neck as Brazil has a lot of hurt players in their […]

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – JUNE 10: Neymar of Brazil gestures during the International Friendly Match between Brazil and Honduras at Beira Rio Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

How Brazil’s lack of Neymar and constant injuries can doom them in Copa America

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/3/2016

Brazil is always one of the top teams going into any tournament, whether it’s the World Cup (which they have won a record five times) or the Copa America (which they have won eight times). However, this Brazil team that is heading into Copa America Centenario is looking a bit… well, a bit weak. Dunga […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: The national soccer team of Mexico poses before the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

Mexico’s expectations for the Copa America Centenario

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/2/2016

Mexico is coming into the Copa America Centenario with some pretty lofty expectations, winning nine consecutive matches starting with the Confederations Cup playoff against the United States, having not lost a game yet under new manager Juan Carlos Osorio and with Mexico playing in Phoenix, Houston and Los Angeles, they are basically playing home games […]

How Alan Pulido’s kidnapping can bring into light Mexico’s rampant abduction problem

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 5/31/2016

In what was a major incident in the world of soccer over the weekend, 25-year-old Olympiakos and Mexican player, Alan Pulido, was kidnapped in his home state of Tamaulipas, taken by armed captors. He and his girlfriend were held at gunpoint after leaving a party at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Pulido was forcibly seized, while […]

LISBON, PORTUGAL – MAY 24: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lifts the Champions league trophy during the during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s history in the UEFA Champions League Final

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 5/27/2016

A por la undécima. For the eleventh one. That is the rallying cry of all Real Madrid supporters as they have a chance to break their own record and win an 11th Champions League title this Saturday. Real Madrid has a long, storied history with the Champions League finals and to chronicle the accolades they have […]

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 27: In this handout image provided by UEFA General view of match ball during a Atletico de Madrid press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Final against Real Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 27, 2016 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images)

For the second time in the last three years, the Madrid Derby is featured in the UEFA Champions League Final

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Finally, after a long, hard-fought road to Milan, the Champions League final is here! And like it was in 2014, the European champion will be Spanish and from Madrid, but the question everyone is asking is: will it be Real or Atlético that will hoist the European Cup and will represent UEFA in the 2016 […]

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