Oh my, scratch the obits – on both sides of the pond.
World Cup
How the U.S. Can Advance in the World Cup
1) Not have Koman Coulibaly as a referee. Kidding! Sorta. (1 p.m. update: They won!)
World Cup: Why Are Today’s Games at the Same Time?
It’s because of a shameful game played 28 years ago.
What Happens Now to the North Korean Soccer Team?
After an embarrassing 7-0 drubbing by Portugal yesterday, will the North Korean soccer team have to face the wrath of Kim Jong Il?
Vuvuzela Playing Ruptures World Cup Fan’s Throat
One more reason to ban the buzz.
World Cup Cheating: Kader Keita Deserves an Oscar
Poor Kaka. Sent off with a red card in yesterday’s showdown between Brazil and the Ivory Coast. All for a nudge.
The World Cup Responds to the U.S. Controversy – Via Twitter
Has it really come to this? The world tunes in for an epic soccer match, the game is blown in the closing minutes by a highly controversial call, and the only official response is a tweet? (via World Cup Blog)
Vuvuzelas Invade Major League Baseball
The seventh-inning stretch may never be the same.
This Week in Internet Trends
TIME’s Dan Fletcher and Steve Snyder break down this week in Internet trends, including Touchdown Jesus and the latest fast-food abomination.
Did Spain Lose a World Cup Game Because of a Girlfriend?
Behind every successful man stands a woman. And apparently behind every flailing football player stands a WAG.
A Terrible World Cup Spinoff Idea
We’re thankful this is Photoshopped. (olybop, via TheDailyWh.at)
Quotes: Swiss Upset Spanish in the World Cup
“Switzerland just beat Spain in the World Cup! The Swiss reaction? Neutral.”
— JUSTIN BUNTING, a Twitter user, reacting to the Swiss upset of Spain in the World Cup. (via Twitter)