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Spain Beats Italy After Epic Penalty Kick Shootout
Today, Spain played Italy in the semifinal of the Confederations Cup. It was a great game, likely the best of the tournament, because for the first time in years, Spain looked vulnerable. Italy countered Spain's dominance in possession by countering quickly when they won the ball, attacking through ...
Neymar Does It Again: Talks Smack, Then Sets Up Winning Goal
This Confederations Cup has shown the world what Neymar brings to the table—and why Barça was willing to spend $74 million for his contract rights. The star Brazilian striker was back at it today, setting up a late winner after a bit of injured-opponent taunting....
You Might Want An Explanation Of This Soccer Player's Barely SFW Photo
Or maybe you don't. I'm not judging....
Brek Shea Posted—Then Quickly Deleted—This Very American Photo
Why yes, Shea is from Texas, how did you guess?...
Dirk Nowitzki "Flops" In A Charity Soccer Match
Dirk pretty much fessed up to "selling" contact in NBA games to draw a whistle, but said the league needs to get rid of "the really obvious ones." Like, say, toppling over at a charity soccer match in Germany yesterday. ...
Brighton Manager Learns From BBC He's Been Fired While Working For BBC
Gus Poyet had been the manager for Brighton & Hove Albion for over three years when he was suspended following the club's loss to Crystal Palace in mid-May. Today, Poyet learned he was officially fired when BBC producers printed out a press release from the team announcing the decision and it was ...
Here's How The USWNT Celebrated Abby Wambach's Record-Setting Goal
Abby Wambach now has 160 international goals, surpassing Mia Hamm's record. It's Tootsie Roll time!...
Brazil's Protestors Should Be Angry At FIFA, Too
Originally published on Bloomberg View...
David Beckham Makes Appearance In Shanghai, Causes Stampede
This video plays out like a goddamn horror movie. You spend the first two minutes knowing that shit is about to get really bad, but you still can't force yourself to look away. And then, just when you think that maybe all that buildup won't actually lead to much: chaos!...
We Should Entertain The Possibility That Neymar Is Good As Advertised
Last month, it was announced that Brazilian soccer star Neymar was sold to FC Barcelona. We were excited, because the 21-year-old is the best and most hyped prospect in the world, and might already be the best player on the planet outside of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. ...
The Weekend's Prettiest Goal Was An Own Goal
South Africa's Bernard Parker scored this rocket of a header, unfortunately into his own net. Because of that, the 2010 World Cup hosts won't be around for the 2014 edition....
Andrea Pirlo Just Scored A Ridiculous Free Kick
A great strike from one of the best ever in his 100th career appearance. What else needs to be said?...
It Took Neymar Three Minutes To Open Confederations Cup Scoring
The Confederations Cup kicked off today in Brazil, and the hosts made a statement early as Neymar pounded in a long-distance volley to score on Japan only three minutes into the match....
Today, We'll Get Our First Look At Soccer's New Goal Line Technology
Goal line technology will be used in soccer will be used for the first time at this year's Confederations Cup, which starts today. There's long been a debate in soccer whether the sport should introduce more technology in its matches, especially when it comes to goal line technology. Soccer's a free...
Quebec Soccer Reverses Moronic Turban Ban At FIFA's Nudging
The Quebec Soccer Federation on Saturday morning announced it's going to align with a ruling FIFA made two days earlier and allow Sikh men to wear religiously prescribed turbans on the soccer pitch. The federation also expressed regret that its ban on turbans was seen as racist, saying it was only m...
This Is How You Get Away With Throwing A Ball Into Your Opponent's Face
That's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, playing for the Swedish national team and giving us all a master class in how to be a dickhead without getting caught. Oh hello, Mr. Referee. I would like to discuss that call with you in a civil and practical manner. What ball? Whose face? I don't know what you're talkin...
This U.S. Open Cup Golazo Was One Of The Fastest In Timbers History
MLS' Portland Timbers are taking on the Tampa Bay of the North American Soccer League tonight in the U.S. Open Cup, and the Timbers wasted no time. ...