Category Archives: 2014 FIFA World Cup

The Blame Game

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

You can almost hear him, all the way from Brazil. Why always me? You can sense that that was Mario Balotelli’s exact sentiment when confronted with the accusation that it was his fault, that all of this was his problem, his cross … Continue reading →

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Luis Suarez: The Greatest Villain in Sports

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Jordan Katz

This is not a post defending Luis Suarez. I’m not delusional, insane or have a blurred perception of reality.  This is instead a post applauding Suarez for what he is: the greatest villain in sports. There have been endless players … Continue reading →

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Bridging the Gap: Present Spain vs. Future Spain

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jerblaber

(a joint venture by Doctor Impossible (@viagraofchaos) and jerblaber (@intotheuncanny)) This is where we are with Spain. The old generation is done. But there is hope. The cupboard isn’t bare for the Spanish national team. While this new generation probably … Continue reading →

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Messi Madness

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

There will be a proper breakdown of the goal posted later, but yesterday’s Iran – Argentina game will probably be remembered for THAT goal, the brilliant Lionel Messi golazo that came after 91 minutes of organized Iranian defense. For 91 … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Pursuit to Immortality

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Moesquare

Soviet Union, Rome, Constantinople, the French Monarchy, Ming Dynasty and the Ottoman Empire. These are just some of the empires that have fallen in civilization’s past. Empires with long lineage, and history of momentous achievements made. You can now add … Continue reading →

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Breakdown: Dries Mertens’ Winner vs. Algeria

Posted on June 18, 2014 by jerblaber

Belgium kicked off its first World Cup in 12 years with a 2-1 victory over Algeria on Tuesday, but it was far from a cakewalk for the Group H favourites. Algeria led through a Sofiane Feghouli penalty after 25 minutes … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: South Korea

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jerblaber

(Over the next month or so, we’re going to be doing previews for all 32 teams participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, all 32 teams. We’ll make you laugh, cry, get mad and perhaps question why you read … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: Algeria

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

(Over the next month or so, we’re going to be doing previews for all 32 teams participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, all 32 teams. We’ll make you laugh, cry, get mad and perhaps question why you read … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: Russia

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jerblaber

(Over the next month or so, we’re going to be doing previews for all 32 teams participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, all 32 teams. We’ll make you laugh, cry, get mad and perhaps question why you read … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: Belgium

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

(Over the next month or so, we’re going to be doing previews for all 32 teams participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, all 32 teams. We’ll make you laugh, cry, get mad and perhaps question why you read … Continue reading →

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