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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Georginio Wijnaldum of Newcastle United celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park on December 6, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle shock Liverpool to win 2-0, inch closer to escaping relegation

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Before today, did anyone think Newcastle was going to beat Liverpool? No, nobody thought that. I’m guessing even Newcastle players didn’t think that because if they did, Steve McLaren wouldn’t have had to hire a motivational speaker for the players. Whether it was the motivational speaker or Liverpool having to come off of a Capital […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – OCTOBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters prior to the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting on October 20, 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland. During their third meeting of the year, held over two days, the FIFA Executive Committee will approve the match schedules for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

FIFA rankings update: Belgium holds 1st while USMNT moves up to 32

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While FIFA appears to have more things to deal with, the final FIFA rankings of the year were released and Belgium held onto their number one spot. Argentina passed Germany for 2nd and caught up some points due to their win against Colombia, but couldn’t pass Belgium. Germany actually fell to 4th as Spain moved […]

<> at Camp Nou on November 28, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.

FIFA announces finalists for Ballon d’Or, other awards

0 comments by on 11/30/2015

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar are the three finalists for the Ballon d’Or trophy, FIFA announced today. Ronaldo has won the award, given each year to the world’s best player, for the past two seasons. Messi won it for four straight years before that. Those awards, and a few others, will be given out […]

32 Flags welcomes The Comeback as new parent blog

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Over the past week, you may have seen some slight changes to the site. This is because 32 Flags and our sibling blogs have a new parent in The Comeback. The Comeback is the newest sports and pop culture news site and will kind of be a parent site to 32 Flags. What that means […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Manchester, England.

VIDEO: Kolarov seals the deal for Man City with volley off post

0 comments by on 11/28/2015

Manchester City got thrashed last weekend by a game Liverpool. Let’s just say they came out rather ticked off and poor Southampton were the victims of pent up frustration. After a first half barrage by the home Citizens, the scoreline was 2-0. Southampton knocked in an early goal in the second half to make it […]

Video: Luis Suarez scores sensational goal for Barcelona

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Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad may not be on the same level as El Clasico but no one is telling Luis Suarez that. The great thing about El Clasico matches is that it doesn’t seem like any ‘normal’ goals are scored, rather everything of the highlight reel out this world variety. Barcelona seem to have kept […]

DOHA, QATAR – OCTOBER 23: Fans wearing traditional local dress attend the Gharafa vs. Kharaitiyat Qatar Stars League football match at Al Gharafa Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup football competition and is slated to tackle a variety of infrastructure projects, including the construction of new stadiums. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Qatar investigates poor construction in Doha after heavy rainstorm

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The Associated Press reports that Qatar will investigate the rapid construction of their capital city, Doha, after a rainstorm caused water to go through the roof of Doha Hamad International Airport. An airport that opened in 2014 and cost $15 billion. The government is investigating if other buildings around the city are subject to cheap […]

rafa benitez MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 21: Rafael Benitez of Real Madrid CF rubs his hands prior to start the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez denies issues with Cristiano Ronaldo in aftermath of El Clasico loss

0 comments by on 11/24/2015

It’s never good when your team president has to come out and publicly back you as a manager or coach, doubly not-so-good when cracks appear in the relationship between star player and manager. Yet, that’s exactly what has happened in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat at home to arch-rival Barcelona. Rafa Benitez, the […]

attends the Preliminary Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at The Konstantin Palace on July 25, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

FIFA Ethics Committee Will Seek Lifetime Ban for Platini

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Michel Platini’s lawyer, Thibaut d’Ales, has stunningly claimed that the FIFA Ethics Committee is seeking to ban the UEFA President for life. There is no word on whether or not this ban would extend to FIFA President Sepp Blatter. Formal corruption proceedings have been opened against Platini and Blatter by Hans-Joachim Eckert and the FIFA […]

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – NOVEMBER 17: Usa’s captain Michael Bradley #4 makes an attacking run as T&T’s Andre Boucaud #14 chases during a World Cup Qualifier between Trinidad and Tobago and USA as part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for Russia 2018 at Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 17, 2015 in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen Getty Images)

USMNT and Trinidad & Tobago go to a 0-0 draw in World Cup Qualifying

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In Port of Prince, Trinidad, the US Men’s National Team went to a 0-0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago to each get a point and share the top two spots in their World Cup Qualifying group. This game will be remembered for being a tale of two halves and steady improvement. After an incredibly poor […]

Know your USMNT opponent: Trinidad and Tobago

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After seeing who was in the United States’ group in World Cup Qualifying, one thing dawned on me. I barely have a clue about these countries who play the USMNT. I mean, I was pretty good at Geography in high school and even I had no clue where St. Vincent and the Grenadines were until […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 13: Fabian Johnson #23 of the United States controls the ball against Nazir McBernette #7 of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during a World Cup qualifying match at Busch Stadium on November 13, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

After a scare, USMNT dominate St. Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in first 2018 WCQ game

0 comments by on 11/13/2015

Even though St. Vincent and the Grenadines took a 1-0 lead over the US Men’s National Team very early in the game, the USMNT got it together and pulled away to a 6-1 win with goals from five different players. St. Vincent and the Grenadines did take the lead in the fifth minute as Oalex […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – OCTOBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters prior to the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting on October 20, 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland. During this third meeting of the year, held on two days, the FIFA Executive Committee will approve the match schedules for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Get to know the five FIFA Presidential candidates

0 comments by on 11/12/2015

FIFA released the list of FIFA presidential candidates and have narrowed the list down to five people after all candidates underwent integrity checks by the FIFA Ethics Committee. Musa Bility of Liberia and most notable, currently suspended UEFA President Michel Platini were not among the five. In Platini’s case, the Ethics Committee will not consider […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Neymar of Brazil is closed down by Pablo Hernandez, Charles Aranguiz, Gonzalo Jara and Gary Medel of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Five important World Cup Qualifiers you should pay attention to during this international break

0 comments by on 11/11/2015

This international break, the USMNT will play St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as Trinidad and Tobago. As these two World Cup Qualifiers will no doubt be important games in the United States, 94 countries will take part in at least one World Cup Qualifying game in the CONCACAF, AFC, CAF and CONMEBOL regions. […]

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