Believe it or not, we’re inside 10 days to the start of the 2014 World Cup. I know, we’re anxious to get these final few days done and get the games going. With that in mind, it’s time to start breaking down the action that will happen on fields across Brazil. Over the next eight […]

All the rosters are set for the 2014 World Cup, barring any crazy injuries (we’ve seen enough of them already) of course. On Monday, one of the most high-profile rosters yet to be set was that of Brazil’s rivals—Argentina. Well, it wouldn’t be Argentinian soccer without a little drama and we got just that as […]

The news of more factual evidence to corroborate the long held belief that Qatar bought the 2022 World Cup was met with a jaded sense of joy from all corners of the globe.  In one respect, here represents the best case yet that proves FIFA’s corruption.  On the other hand, there certainly is a “well, […]

We continue are look at the rosters of some of the biggest teams entering the World Cup, with Italy. The Italians have been one of the most difficult teams to figure out in world soccer. They have won four World Cup titles (most recently in 2006), been in six finals overall and yet they’ve also […]

Monday is the deadline for the 32 teams heading to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup to make their 23-man rosters known. However, for a select group of teams that deadline date wasn’t needed, which included reigning World Cup champion Spain. La Furia Roja announced their 23-man roster on Sunday, and made some headlines in the […]

You might know the name Paulo Thiago for his career in the UFC. Thiago has fought 12 times for the organization, putting together a 5-7 record since February of 2009. But Thiago has a day job in addition to his fighting career – he’s a police officer in Brazil’s elite BOPE force, which looks comparable […]

Expectations for the United States in Brazil will vary tremendously depending on which fan you ask. Some have their hearts set on the Cup. Others have a more realistic goal, hoping the U.S. is simply able to make it out of their treacherous group. While some nations have a “World Cup or Bust” philosophy, the […]

Most of the talk about the World Cup has to do with the games and players. You’ve probably heard all of the same talking points bandied about – can the US escape the Group of Death? Will Diego Costa play for Spain? Will Brazil be able to bring home the trophy on home soil? And […]

Sometimes saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do—and when it happens in a shocking fashion, the reaction can be visceral to say the least. After all, who wants to say goodbye to the best player your team may have ever seen? When Jurgen Klinsmann pulled the band-aid off and let Landon Donovan go, the […]