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BELGRADE, SERBIA – SEPTEMBER 07: National football team of France poses to photographers prior the International friendly match between Serbia and France at the Stadium JNA on September 07, 2014 in Belgrade, Serbia, 2014. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

A way too early Euro 2016 Preview

With this being the last international break before this summers European Championships in France, many of the participants will be ironing out the final kinks in their teams with a few friendlies this week. Barring a few injuries here or there, it’s safe to assume that the players that were called up to their national […]

HANOVER, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 17: Police forces secure the HDI-Arena prior the match Germany against the Netherlands at the HDI-Arena on November 17, 2015 in Hanover, Germany. The German Federal Police raised the number of heavy equipped Police officers inside the main train station of Hanover, the airport of Hanover as well as at the HDI-Arena in order to increase the safety, after the attacks in Paris last week. German chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and members of the German Federal cabinet are expected to be among the guests at the match. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)

Friendly in Hannover between Germany and Netherlands cancelled over safety concerns

With kick-off approaching at the HDI-Arena, Hannover police cancelled a friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands following suspicious circumstances. The thousands of fans inside the stadium were immediately evacuated. Police were alerted to a suspicious object inside the stadium that forced the decision to cancel the match. Earlier in the day a suspicious object […]

BERLIN – JULY 09: Alessandro Del Piero of Italy kisses the World Cup trophy following his team’s victory in a penalty shootout at the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Report: Germany accused of buying rights to host 2006 World Cup

A report released in German magazine “Der Spiegel” today claims that the hosting rights for the 2006 World Cup were won by Germany because of bribes funded by former adidas CEO Robert Louis-Dreyfus, who died in 2009. The report claims that a 13 million Swiss Franc fund was used to pay for the votes of […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 21: Mario Goetze of FC Bayern Muenchen in action during the international friendly match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan of the Audi Football Summit 2015 at Shanghai Stadium on July 21, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Mario Götze out 10-12 weeks with a groin injury

Germany’s 1-0 loss to Ireland yesterday went from bad to worse as Bayern Munich confirmed today that Mario Götze would miss 10-12 weeks with a groin injury. Götze was subbed off in the first half against Ireland after a run in with James McCarthy. Following the match, manager Joachim Löw announced that Götze wouldn’t play against Georgia […]

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL – JUNE 21: (L-R) Sami Khedira, Benedikt Hoewedes, Per Mertesacker and Toni Kroos of Germany sing the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

PIC: Germany’s Euro 2016 away kit will be reversible

Just when you thought everything could have been thought of in kit designs, something else comes along to further innovate the industry. Germany and Adidas are trying something new for their Euro 2016 away kit. The kit will be reversible and have two different designs. Here is the kit in question. The outer design, and […]

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – JULY 08: A Germany fan reacts while surrounded by dejected Brazil fans after Germany’s 7-1 win during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Brazil Defeated Germany 1-0 in 2014 World Cup Semifinal

The title is not deceiving you, Brazil actually defeated Germany 1-0 in last years World Cup Semifinal…at least according to this video. Yes, in all actuality, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 en route to winning the 2014 World Cup but this person did a great job making it look like Brazil won and advanced to the […]

MONTREAL, QC – JUNE 30: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States reacts with teammate Meghan Klingenberg #22 after Morgan was fouled in the box in the second half against Germany in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

USA Proves the Doubters Wrong By Going to Women’s World Cup Final

One! More! Game! The USWNT is one step away from the summit of women’s soccer, the USA is in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. They will face either Japan in a World Cup Final rematch or face England on Independence Day weekend. Japan and England will play on Sunday night at 6 PM […]

in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Quarter Final match at Lansdowne Stadium on June 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada.

Five Reasons the USWNT Will Beat Germany

The USWNT faces off against Germany on Tuesday and it’ll be the biggest test yet for the United States as they go for their third Women’s World Cup win. #1 and #2, this game is literally a toss up and anything can happen on Tuesday at 7 PM ET on FOX. We’ll have our five […]

The Women’s World Cup Semifinals Are Set

The Women’s World Cup is down to their last four teams. #1 vs. #2 square off first as Germany faces the United States on Tuesday and the former champs Japan face England on Wednesday. Amid all of the parity going on during this Women’s World Cup, Germany, United States and Japan have won five of […]

OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 26: Amy Rodriguez #8 of the United States shoots against China in the second half in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Quarter Final match at Lansdowne Stadium on June 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

USWNT Changes Worked, But More Finishing Needed Against Germany

Win and move on — it’s what the knockout stage is all about. Score one goal or 10, does it really matter? When you’re a two-time World Cup winning side and you wear the crest of the United States, the how almost matters as much as the result. So, color a lot of people unimpressed […]

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JULY 17: Players of Japan celebrates after winning the FIFA Womens’s World Cup Final between the United States of America and Japan at FIFA Word Cup stadium on July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Thorsten Wagner/Getty Images)

Who’s the Real Favorite in the Women’s World Cup?

Blame it on the artificial turf, blame it on the location, blame it on the increased investment by many more countries than in previous years but there doesn’t seem to be a good to honest favorite to win the Women’s World Cup. We have as many as six to nine legitimate contenders for the Women’s […]

NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 11: Brazil players celebrate after winning a penalty shoot-out during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Uruguay at Stadium Taranaki on June 11, 2015 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Round of 16 (Cont’d)

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. The FIFA U-20 […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 15: The United States team surround Juan Agudelo #17 after he scores a goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at the Alamodome on April 15, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

USMNT Rules Over Europe! Beat Netherlands and Germany

The USMNT faced World Cup champion and currently top ranked Germany on Wednesday. Rather than cower in fear, the USMNT stared them down to a 2-1 come-from-behind win. This comes on the heels of a thrilling 4-3 come-from-behind win against the Netherlands late last week. In just five days, the USMNT beat the No. 6 […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 01: Kevin Akpoguma (C) of Germany battles for the ball 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 6

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 […]

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

(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 […]

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