Category Archives: World Cup 2014

Mid-Day Ticker: Mancini concedes title race; Diaby out for nine months; and more

Roberto Mancini has conceded the Premier League title to Manchester United, being down 18 points to his rival Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Robin van Persie may end his career at Manchester United, Roy Hodgson insists England are in control over destiny and more

Robin van Persie has hinted he may end his career with Manchester United Continue reading »

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CONCACAF HEX Rewind: Panama beats Honduras to top group, Costa Rica downs Jamaica

Panama leads the Hexagonal after a surprise victory over Honduras Continue reading »

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FIFA dismisses Costa Rica protest of snow-covered qualifier

FIFA has dismissed Costa Rica’s protest on their 1-0 loss to the U.S. in snowy Denver, Colorado. Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, Featured, International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team, World Cup 2014, World Cup Qualifying | 58 Comments

UEFA Rewind: Finland stuns Spain; Portugal’s struggles continue; and more

World Cup Qualifying resumed action yesterday, and Spain’s 1-1 draw against Finland served as the biggest surprise of the short international break thus far. Continue reading »

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This Weekend’s Soccer on TV

The U.S. Men’s National Team’s showdown vs. Costa Rica will be front and center for all American fans tonight, but before that match, and throughout the weekend, there are soccer matches of all kinds to keep fans entertained and excited. … Continue reading »

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Friday Kickoff: FIFA backs World Cup security plan, Sounders re-sign two and more

FIFA has stated its security plans for the 2014 World Cup will prevent any violence, the Seattle Sounders have re-signed a pair of defenders and more news from around the world of soccer. Continue reading »

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Mid-day Ticker: Scolari set to be named Brazil coach, possible UCL expansion, and more

Brazil’s soccer federation has moved quickly toward replacing fired national team coach Mario Menezes, with Luiz Felipe Scolari expected to be hired for the high-profle job, according to reports. Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, European Soccer, Featured, FIFA, International Soccer, South American Soccer, UEFA Champions League, World Cup 2014 | 15 Comments

South American rewind: Argentina continues surge toward World Cup

Argentina continued its run toward qualification for the 2014 World Cup with another Lionel Messi-led victory. Continue reading »

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A look at the CONCACAF Final Six

By the end of Tuesday, all six places in the Hex were locked up, giving us a strong field of contenders for what promises to be a brutal final round of CONCACAF qualifying in 2013.
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