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

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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

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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 […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 10: Dimitri Payet of France scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group A match between France and Romania at Stade de France on June 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Dimitri Payet steals the show as France open EURO 2016 with a win

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After a somewhat quiet first half, France and Romania opened up for a thrilling second half as the hosts grab all three points thanks to a marvelous goal from Dimitri Payet just before full-time. France, who many have picked as favorites in this competition, started out slowly and had trouble creating chances in the first […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 10: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group A match between France and Romania at Stade de France on June 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Watch: Olivier Giroud opens the scoring for France in the EURO 2016 opener

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The tension was building in Paris for nearly an hour as Romania was doing all they could to hold France scoreless in the EURO 2016 opener. It took a brilliant cross from Dimitri Payat to find the head of Olivier Giroud and finally change the mood and start the party in the French capital. Shortly […]

Who is going to win Euro 2016

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With a one week appetizer of the Copa America Centenario the Summer of Soccer is ready to get into full swing when France face Romania to kick off Euro 2016 on Friday. After breaking down all the different players, teams, and groups it’s finally time to play the games. The expansion from 16 to 24 […]

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 […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 09: Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela reacts after his goal along with Josef Martinez #17 and Adalberto Penaranda #18 against Uruguay during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 9, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Venezuela upsets Uruguay, Luis Suarez goes into tirade on sideline

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Well, who could have predicted that? Venezuela, the team who is solidly in last place in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying has two wins in two games and has just upset the 15 time Copa America champs Uruguay, kicking Uruguay into being all but eliminated in the Copa America Centenario. The game started very physically as […]

BOCA RATON, FL – JUNE 01: Jose Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela passes during a game against Guatamala at Lockhart Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Venezuela catches Uruguay napping and score from a half field chance

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In a highly physical first half, both Uruguay and Venezuela had been trying all half to score the opening goal and go into the lead. While Uruguay had the majority of the chances, Venezuela also had some chances of their own. Whatever the case, Fernando Muslera was caught committing one of the worst goalkeeper sins, […]

LEIRIA, PORTUGAL – MARCH 29: Portuguese’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal’s second goal during the match between Portugal and BelgiumFriendly International at Estadio Municipal de Leiria on March 29, 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Ronaldo looks for redemption, Austria look for history in Group F action

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Group F isn’t going to be breaking any viewership records this year, but that’s not to say there aren’t some very interesting story lines for the four team’s involved. Portugal is just two years away from a disappointing World Cup and global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be itching to do better this year. Austria is […]

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

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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 […]

ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 08: Philippe Coutinho #22 of Brazil celebratesa goal during a Group B match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario against the Haiti at Camping World Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Day 6 of the Copa America Centenario brings the game of the tourney so far

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Wow! Goals upon goals upon goals tonight. We had an expected blowout but we may have been rewarded with the game of the tournament in the second game. It’s day six of the Copa America Centenario.   1) Biggest Winner: James Marcelin (Haiti) Yes, Haiti lost to Brazil 7-1 but quite honestly, Haiti is going […]

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – JUNE 01: Alvaro Morata (L) of Spain celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during an international friendly match between Spain and Korea at the Red Bull Arena stadium on June 1, 2016 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Spain looks to put disastrous 2014 World Cup behind them in Group D of Euro 2016

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Euro 2016’s Group D features the holders Spain, along with a dangerous Croatia side, the Czech Republic, and Turkey who will be competing in their first major tournament in eight years. The holders Spain will be looking to put a disastrous World Cup where they failed to make it out of the group stage. The […]

WROCLAW, POLAND – MARCH 26: Robert Lewandowski of Poland controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Poland and Finland at the Municipal Stadium on March 26, 2016 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Germany tries to follow up their World Cup win in Group C of the Euros

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Two summers ago in Brazil, Germany raised the World Cup after handling some of the world’s best teams — including a 7-1 thrashing of the hosts — along the way. Things haven’t been going quite as well recently, as “Die Mannschaft” has dropped seven matches since becoming world champions, including home friendlies to England and […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Oscar Duarte #6 of Costa Rica blocks a shot attempt by Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The United States defeated Costa Rica 4-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Day 5 of Copa America: USMNT wins big as Colombia becomes first to clinch knockout stage berth

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Starting the second round of group games at the Copa America Centenario, Group A saw the favorites taking control and Colombia clinching a knockout stage spot while a US win clinches them the second knockout stage spot.   1) Biggest Winner: Jurgen Klinsmann (United States) Jurgen Klinsmann needed a big win out of his team. […]

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