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The USA Lost and I Couldn’t Be Prouder
The United States lost to Belgium 2-1 today. Despite that, I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved in my country’s national team, from the players to the staff to the fans. I’m proud of what a great job Jurgen Klinsmann has done with this team. He made bringing in German-Americans a focus. Clint Dempsey was…
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2014 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings: Last 16
The 2014 World Cup group stage is now complete, and the original 32 team field has been trimmed to 16 after a two-week round-robin bonanza. The EDIZD staff members have each ranked the remaining teams 1-16 as we say our final goodbyes to a thrilling group stage and get ready for what will surely be…
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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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A Culture Of Fear: The English National Team
Last season’s Liverpool team was perhaps the best and worst thing to happen to the English national team setup. Brendan Rodgers built a free flowing, attacking squad on a mostly English spine. All Roy Hodgson had to do was take that blueprint and somehow wiggle Wayne Rooney into it. That’s it. So easy, even old…
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