2014-world-cup Page 13 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Colombia's Four Goals Mean Four Instances Of Amazing Announcing
Colombia put four balls in the net yesterday, which means we have four instances of Javier Fernández Franco going berserk and four instances of the awesome Caracol heavy metal celebration song. Here's everything from Colombia's Caracol TV, and the rest of the goals scored yesterday as heard in the h...

Nigeria vs. Argentina & Bosnia vs. Iran: Live Online Streaming Links
Time to gear up for two big matches kicking off at noon Eastern. Here's how to watch Nigeria-Argentina or Bosnia-Herzegovina-Iran on TV or streaming....

But Spain Were Dead Already
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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceeding Against Luis Suárez, The Biter
FIFA will invite Luis Suárez to defend himself against fairly overwhelming evidence that he straight-up bit a dude during a World Cup match. Under regulations regarding player misconduct against other players and non-0fficials and/or more general rules of decorum in the disciplinary code, FIFA has g...

Perfectly Timed Photo Of Reaction To Portugal Goal Is Brutal, Hilarious
Hold your finger over this picture, close your eyes, and touch the screen. Chances are your finger landed on a person in gut-wrenching, what-the-fuck-did-I-just-see agony. ...


Luis Suárez Bites A Guy And Gamblers Rejoice
A reputation is firmly in place when you can place a bet based on it. Luis Suárez is now a more notorious biter than Mike Tyson, and before he was even able to snack on Giorgio Chiellini, people with serious gambling problems could wager whether or not he would bite someone in this World Cup. Severa...

The Many Crimes Of Luis Suárez, Soccer's Notorious Supervillain
The beauty of the World Cup—for Americans, at least—is that it exposes so many viewers to the nuances and enjoyments of an unfamiliar sport. This tournament has awoken the typical American sports fan to jaw-dropping goals, spectacular individual displays, unbridled joy followed by crushing disappoin...

Greece Advance After Ivory Coast Concede Stoppage Time Penalty Kick
This was a heartbreaker. ...

Colombia Score Another Goal, Pull Off Another Great Celebration
We already saw Colombian dance time. Now it's time for another dance: one straight from Michael Jackson's Thriller video....

Croatia Vs. Mexico Fan Brawl Features Shirtless, Smoking Hero
Right after Mexico took a 1-0 lead in yesterday's World Cup match against Croatia, a fight between the nations' supporters broke out in the stands. The fight featured quite a few reckless haymakers, a lot of shirtless Croatians, and one amazing badass....

Japan vs. Colombia & Greece vs. Ivory Coast: Live Online Streaming Links
There they are, up above. Our favorite announcers. It's time for Japan-Colombia and Greece-Ivory Coast; here's how to watch on TV or stream online....

World Cup Goals, As They Sounded At Home: June 23
Every day, Deadspin compiles each World Cup goal as called on a broadcast in the country that scored it. See previous days here....

This Is Your Ultimate Luis Suárez Vine
We have managed to capture Luis Suárez's entire career in one Vine. Read on:...

Which Leagues Are Having The Most Success At The World Cup?
For people who really know their shit about soccer, one of the fun bits of the World Cup is recognizing which club-level teammates and rivals are facing off for their various national squads. Which of these club leagues are best represented at this year's Cup? The New York Times built an elaborate w...

Mario Balotelli Jumps Over A Guy, Knees Him In The Head In The Process
Italy are playing Uruguay today in World Cup Group D's final matchday. The winner of of this game joins Costa Rica (!(?)) in the knockout stages, so as you'd imagine, it's a bit chippy. In the 23rd minute, Balotelli retreated into his own half to win a header, elevated, and jumped right over a Urugu...

What Every Team In The World Cup Needs To Do To Advance
Following up on our earlier posts, we now have charts laying out World Cup advancement scenarios for each team in every group....

Italy vs. Uruguay And Costa Rica vs. England: Live Online Streaming Links
Who is ready for another day of World Cup soccer? Here's how to watch Italy-Uruguay or Costa Rica-England live on TV or online stream....