SAN ANTONIO, TX – OCTOBER 20: Alex Morgan #13 of the U.S. Women’s National Team controls the ball against the Australia Women’s National Team on October 20, 2013 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup: Group D Preview

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(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the Women’s World Cup) Group D is tough. I have never seen a World Cup (men or women) where three teams from the top 10 in FIFA rankings are in the same group. […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – DECEMBER 02: The Emir State of Qatar HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is presented with the World Cup Trophy by FIFA President Joseph S Blatter as Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2018 & 2022 Host Countries Announcement at the Messe Conference Centre on December 2, 2010 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Qatar and Russia React To Blatter’s Resignation and Investigation Of World Cup Bids

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With the news of Sepp Blatter’s resignation, many people in the West applauded the president’s ouster as many felt he was the main cause behind all the corruption in FIFA. However, not all are happy with the president calling it quits as the governments of Qatar and Russia have spoken out against the pressure the […]

PASADENA, CA – JUNE 25: General Secretary of CONCACAF Chuck Blazer gives a press conference before the game between Mexico and the United States for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Championship at the Rose Bowl on June 25, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Chuck Blazer’s Testimony to Feds Unsealed

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Chuck Blazer’s testimony to the federal government has been unsealed and revealed to the public. Blazer, the man who became an informant which led to the FIFA corruption scandal, was indicted due on tax evasion charges by not declaring income from 1992-1998. The testimony is located here, but in case you don’t feel like reading a 40 […]

Ivo Rodrigues of Portugal celebrates with team mates. Getty images.

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 5

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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JULY 17: Ayumi Kaihori of Japan celebrates after saving a penalty during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final match between Japan and USA at the FIFA World Cup stadium Frankfurt on July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup: Group C Preview

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(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the Women’s World Cup) On the third day of the tournament the reigning champions, Japan, will take to the artificial turf of BC Place in Vancouver to defend their first FIFA Women’s World […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 30: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talks to the press during the FIFA Post Congress Week Press Conference at the Home of FIFA on May 30, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alessandro Della Bella/Getty Images)

Blatter Has Resigned: Why And Now What for FIFA?

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After 17 years in the role, FIFA president Sepp Blatter is stepping down. It was announced today in a conference in Zurich, Switzerland. In a brief statement following the announcement, Blatter said he would “organize extraordinary congress for a replacement”. He has also called for “a limitation on mandates and terms of office”. What this announcement […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 30: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talks to the press during the FIFA Post Congress Week Press Conference at the Home of FIFA on May 30, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alessandro Della Bella/Getty Images)

BREAKING: FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces resignation

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After a week of stonewalling and refusing to push back elections, embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter shocked everyone by announcing his resignation on Tuesday night in Zurich, Switzerland. Just six days after a federal indictment that ensnared 14 big time players within the world of international soccer, Blatter went from being re-elected by the FIFA […]

during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group A match between New Zealand and the United States at North Harbour Stadium on June 2, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 4

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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Christian Benteke of Aston Villa celebrates scoring their first goal during the FA Cup Semi Final between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on April 19, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Benteke Will Do Everything He Can to Leave “Legally”

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Christian Benteke’s agent, Eric Kismet, will be in hot water this morning after video leaked of him discussing transfers with a prankster. Kismet was called by an Aston Villa season ticket holder who pretended to be a Premier League manager. We won’t say who. What is made very evident from this video, though, is that […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – OCTOBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters during 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)

The FIFA Corruption Scandal Roundup – Day 6

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Because the news of the FIFA Corruption Scandal has been coming thick and fast, we at 32 Flags want to give you a daily wrap up of the days’ proceedings as well as reflect back on some things we talked about throughout the day. This is “The FIFA Corruption Scandal Roundup.” South Africa Paid Warner […]

MARBELLA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 09: Bianca Schmidt (C) duels for the ball with Sara Daebritz (L) and Celia Sasic (R) during a Germany Women’s Training Session at Marbella Football Center on February 9, 2015 in Marbella, Spain. (Photo by Sergio Camacho/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup: Group B Preview

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(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the Women’s World Cup) Group B has the number one ranked team, according to FIFA, and will also feature two huge underdogs that are making their debuts in the Women’s World Cup. It […]

John Oliver Tackles FIFA Corruption Scandal in the Most Hilarious Way

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John Oliver was back again, dismantling FIFA with comedy. On last night’s Last Week Tonight, he encapsulated the FIFA corruption scandal, from Chuck Blazer’s cat apartment to Jack Warner’s video where he referenced an Onion article and Sepp Blatter’s re-election as FIFA President in this terrific video. He ended his piece by pleading with current FIFA […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 01: Niklas Stark of Germany scores a goal during the Group E Group E FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 match between Germany and Fiji at AMI Stadium on June 1, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 3

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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

COVENTRY, ENGLAND – JULY 28: Christine Sinclair of Canada celebrates scoring a goal during the Women’s Football first round Group F Match of the London 2012 Olympic Games between Canada and South Africa, at City of Coventry Stadium on July 28, 2012 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup: Group A Preview

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(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the Women’s World Cup) Group A in the Women’s World Cup is one of the more consistently solid groups. The lowest ranked team in the FIFA Rankings is 17th and all four teams […]

MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND – MAY 31: Bilel Mohsni of Rangers clashes with Motherwell players during the Scottish Premiership play-off final 2nd leg between Motherwell and Rangers at Fir Park on May 31, 2015 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images)

Rangers Stay In Scottish Championship, Brawl With Motherwell After Game

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Glasgow Rangers lost the second leg of the Scottish Premiership playoff, which decides which team gets promoted to the Scottish Premiership (Scotland’s first division), 3-0 to lose on aggregate 6-1 and they are to remain in the Scottish Championship (second division) for one more year. After the game, Motherwell’s Lee Erwin and Rangers’ Bilel Mohsni were […]

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