‘Der Klassiker’ does have a nice ring to it
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Soccer: A Crucial Six Weeks for England’s Premier League — in South Africa
Africa’s celebration of the beautiful game has ugly consequences for club sides in Europe
Is FIFA Facing a Player Revolt Against Racism?
Kevin-Prince Boateng’s walk-off could change the game
Chelsea May Be Crowned World Champions. Will Chelsea Fans Care?
Why the World Club Cup has become a glorified exhibition
No, England Did NOT Invent Football (Soccer) As We Know It
A soccer official claims that the game has been “stolen” from England. Here’s why that argument is flawed.
Messi Wins FIFA’s Ballon d’Or Award
Not only he is the most gifted soccer player of his generation but Argentina and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has once again been recognized as such by his peers and journalists. But was he truly deserving of FIFA’s top award?
FIFA’s Blatter Wants to Play 2022 Qatar World Cup in Winter
Note to FIFA: As you’re clearly happy to throw domestic soccer into chaos, why not double the size of the goal and allow everyone to use their hands while you’re at it?
FIFA’s Blatter Causes Qatar World Cup Gay Controversy
If ever there was a time for soccer’s main man to keep the funnies to himself, it would be now.
England Cries Foul Over Awarding of World Cup to Russia
One day on from the desperate disappointment of missing out on hosting a first World Cup since 1966, the anger has barely subsided in England over FIFA’s decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia.
Bizarre: The Curious Case of the Fake National Soccer Team
There’s a great saying in soccer that’s sometimes heard when one side puts in a particularly poor performance: they just didn’t show up. But what if a team truly didn’t and yet the match still somehow took place?
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World Cup Rebels: Why U.S. Soccer Should Reach the Semis
Now that the euphoria has faded – perhaps ever so slightly – following America’s remarkable 1-0 win over Algeria in the World Cup, it’s time to look ahead. And believe it or not, on paper, the U.S. is a favorite to reach the semifinals.
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Why Twitter Is Not Transparency
The only thing more frustrating than the controversial late-game foul call by Malian referee Koman Coulibaly, which cost the U.S. a miracle comeback victory against Slovenia (the Americans settled for a thrilling 2-2 tie), might be FIFA’s failure to explain went wrong. Coulibaly refused to comment on the call after the game – in fact, …
