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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws dollar bills at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Mob Museum will open permanent FIFA exhibit

Some headlines just write themselves. Like art imitating life, The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is going to open permanent exhibit about FIFA and the various corrupt dealings they have been a part of. The exhibit, titled “The Beautiful Game Turns Ugly,” opens in September and will “provide an incisive and eye-opening look into the […]

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 20: Coach Miguel Herrera of Mexico applauds the crowd after the final whistle during leg 2 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the New Zealand All Whites and Mexico at Westpac Stadium on November 20, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

VIDEO: After Gold Cup win, Mexico’s Miguel Herrera fired after punching journalist

After managing for his job during the CONCACAF Gold Cup and successfully keeping his job after winning the tournament, Mexico manager Miguel Herrera has been fired less than 48 hours after the Gold Cup win due to punching a journalist at Philadelphia International Airport. ESPN’s John Sutcliffe reported the news confirming Herrera was fired. There […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 26: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first half against Jamaica during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Lincoln Financial Field on July 26, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Mexico defeats Jamaica 3-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup, face USMNT in Confederations Cup playoff

They weren’t perfect and they had a few fortunate calls go their way but the history book will show Mexico as the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions. Mexico won by defeating Jamaica 3-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to a capacity crowd of 68,930. Mexico will face the USMNT on October 9 at a […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico scores on this penalty kick in extra time against Panama during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Andres Guardado puts Mexico up 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

What a finish, what a goal by Andres Guardado in the 31st minute of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. The finish was just sublime and he now has six goals in the Gold Cup. He needs one more goal to tie Clint Dempsey for the Golden Boot honors. Andres Guardado's perfect volley gives

CHESTER, PA – JULY 25: DeMarcus Beasley #25 of the United States is tripped up against Panama in the second half during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Third Place Match at PPL Park on July 25, 2015 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Panama won in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Panama outlasts USMNT for 3rd place, Beasley ends USMNT career not converting PK

It was more like a game to forget. The USMNT lost to Panama 3-2 in penalty kicks in the third place game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This was a game that Jurgen Klinsmann yesterday wanted to finish on a high note and “owing it to the fans” to play well and win, did anything […]

during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

CONCACAF admits ref mistakes during Mexico vs. Panama Gold Cup Semifinal

CONCACAF issued a statement Saturday morning regarding Mark Geiger’s officiating during the Mexico/Panama game in the Gold Cup Semifinal. CONCACAF President Alfredo Hawit acknowledged mistakes had been made by Geiger and his assistants. This was after Costa Rica and Panama jointly filed complaints for FIFA and CONCACAF to investigate for possible corruption due to the […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Darren Mattocks #11 of Jamaica celebrates scoring the opening goal against the United States of America during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why the USMNT will take the CONCACAF Gold Cup third place game seriously

What does a third place game mean to you as a fan? Your team, whether a favorite or underdog, just came within a game of making it to the championship game and now have to play a final game knowing a win here won’t be as satisfying as a win in the championship. That reality […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States of America stands prior to the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jurgen Klinsmann Shouldn’t Be Fired After Gold Cup, But He Should Be On the Hot Seat

Look, after seeing the USMNT lose to Jamaica in the Gold Cup Semifinals, I was pissed off. I kind of still am, but now that there has been time since the 2-1 final, I have been able to rationally analyze if Jurgen Klinsmann should or shouldn’t be fired as USMNT manager. Since the World Cup […]

during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Gold Cup Semifinal Became the Most CONCACAF Night Ever

What the hell did we watch last night? In the CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals, first, the USMNT decided to lose (and deservedly so) to the 76th ranked team in the world Jamaica. Then we had a complete dumpster fire of a game between Panama and Mexico. First, the USMNT/Jamaica game became quite the shock for […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Chelsea fans hold up an Anti Racism banner prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Chelsea Bans Racist Fans For Life For Paris Train Incident

Chelsea has banned five fans for life for their involvement in pushing a black man off of a stopped train and making racist chants toward him after the PSG/Chelsea UEFA Champions League game in Paris in February. This comes after these five fans, Richard Barklie, Dean Callis, Jordan Munday, Josh Parsons and William Simpson were […]

NYON, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 06: The UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed after the UEFA Champions League play-off draw on August 6, 2010 in Nyon, Switzerland. The play-offs are played over two legs on 17/18 and 24/25 August. The ten play-off winners will join the 22 automatic entrants in the UEFA Champions League group stage, the draw for which will be held in Monaco on 26 August 26, 2010. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/EuroFootball/Getty Images)

UEFA Releasing Champions League Intro Means It’s Almost Here!

It is almost here, THE CHAMPIONS!!! UEFA met Friday for the Third Qualifying Round draw of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League as well as release the new intro video. Like any classic piece of music that accompanies a sporting event, the UEFA Champions League theme is synonymous with the best in club soccer. […]

PIC: This Norwich City Third Kit Looks Like It Was Designed By Ralph Wiggum

We may have a winner for worst kit of the year. There were some strong candidates but Norwich City definitely ended the competition once and for all with this awful looking third kit. They’re back in the Premier League and they’re bringing this thing to the EPL. According to Footy Headlines, Norwich acknowledged that this […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JULY 12: Fransisco Javier Rodriguez #2 of Mexico takes position against Deniss Lopez #15 of Guatemala during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup group C match at University of Phoenix Stadium on July 12, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. Guatemala and Mexico finished in a 0-0 tie. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Mexico Wins With Controversial PK in 124th Minute

For about 122 minutes, we had a very entertain 0-0 game between Mexico and Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals. Then the wheels all just seemed to fall apart and we got a disappointing end to what could’ve been one of the most thrilling games of the 2015 Gold Cup. The controversial play […]

BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 18: Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scores a second half goal in front of Yasmani Lopez #8 of Cuba during the second half of USA’s 6-0 win during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match at M&T Bank Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

USMNT Put in Complete Performance in Gold Cup Quarterfinal Win

It may have been against Cuba and Cuba wasn’t at their best with only 18 members still on the team, but the USMNT put in a complete performance in their 6-0 win against Cuba. The win puts the United States into the Semifinals as they look to go against Jamaica after they beat Haiti 1-0 […]

FOXBORO, MA – JULY 10: Aron Johannsson #9 of United States carries the ball during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between United States and Haiti at Gillette Stadium on July 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Golazo By Aron Johannsson Makes it 3-0 USMNT in Gold Cup

This CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal game between the USMNT and Cuba has gone from Cuba getting an outside chance go get back into the game to being hopelessly out of reach. Aron Johannsson received the LONG pass from Michael Bradley, taking advantage of the issues from the Cuban backline. Johannsson got behind and, while goalkeeper […]

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