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Karim Benzema and Being “The Man”
This is familiar territory for Karim Benzema. Yet, at the same time, it isn’t. France have advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup for the first time since 2006, going through as Group E winners. Didier Deschamps’ side have been without two of its best players: Samir Nasri, who was not selected, and Franck…
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Luis Suarez: The Greatest Villain in Sports
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 in sports that have been resoundingly hated. John Rocker and Sean Avery are the first…
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Bridging the Gap: Present Spain vs. Future Spain
(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 won’t eclipse the achievements of the old (and if they do, everyone should really focus…
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USA 2 Portugal 2: The Miracle on Grass was Denied
The title itself is a bit of a misnomer but I just wanted to use it to give myself the excuse of playing this clip: I can just imagine Jurgen Klinsmann channelling the late Herb Brooks before kickoff against Ronaldo and his Portuguese side: “I’m sick and tired of hearing about what a great football…
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Messi Madness
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 minutes, Iran stifled the formidable Argentina offense, denying them every space down the middle. If…
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Spain’s Pursuit to Immortality
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 Spain’s national side to that list, who with their 2-0 defeat to Chile join Italy…
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Breakdown: Dries Mertens’ Winner vs. Algeria
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 and were more than willing to concede possession to an uninspired and perhaps rattled Belgium.…
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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: South Korea
(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 us in the first place. We hope you enjoy the product nonetheless) When discussing the…
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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: Algeria
(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 us in the first place. We hope you enjoy the product nonetheless) Algeria come into…
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