U.S. soccer player Landon Donovan had been having a great few weeks. Until, of course, the tabloids attacked.
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They Live: Vuvuzela Coming Soon, to a Sporting Event Near You
Spicing up boring old American baseball — one vuvuzela at a time.
Five Reasons to Keep Watching the World Cup
And then there were ten. With two more quarterfinals berths still up for grabs, why should soccer continue to dominate your cable package?
Instant Replay: The Ticket to Ending World Cup Controversies?
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Why Americans Still (Mostly) Won’t Care About Soccer
Yes, the United States was eliminated from the World Cup Saturday. But still, the team’s round-of-16 appearance has soccer fans stateside wondering: Will this historic success translate into more people paying attention to …
Is A Lack of Instant Replay Ruining the World Cup?
It happened, again, in England’s game against Germany: A blown call on the field that nullified what should have been a game-tying goal. (via World Cup Blog)
World Cup: Was the U.S. Too Naive?
The U.S. team’s 2-1 loss to Ghana on Saturday was a devastating blow to American soccer fans. But now one of the American players suggests that naivety may have been to blame. (Via World Cup Blog)
After 120 Minutes of Heart, USA Loses World Cup
Ghana: Our only weakness!
Landon Donovan: Scoring On and Off the Pitch
Will Landon Donovan’s game-winning goal help him score off the field as well?
Quotes: Goalie Gianluigi Buffon on Italy’s Elimination from 2010 World Cup Play
“We were a disappointment and everyone saw it,”
— GIANLUIGI BUFFON, Italian goalkeeper, on Italy’s early exit from 2010 World Cup play (Via ESPN SoccerNet)
World Cup Rebels: Why U.S. Soccer Should Reach the Semis
Now that the euphoria has faded – perhaps ever so slightly – following America’s remarkable 1-0 win over Algeria in the World Cup, it’s time to look ahead. And believe it or not, on paper, the U.S. is a favorite to reach the semifinals.
Did an Algerian Soccer Star Slap a Female Reporter?
In the aftermath of his team’s disappointing last-minute loss to the United States, Algeria’s Rafik Saifi allegedly slapped a female reporter in the interview zone after the match.