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Blog Post Archive
AFC 2014 World Cup qualifying: Australia in trouble, Japan all but in
Earlier results mean that Japan is all but in the World Cup finals, while Australia are struggling to secure their place in AFC qualifying.
The only thing for certain at the moment in AFC qualifying is that Japan are in really good shape. Show More Summary
Mexico vs. USA, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Pressure all on El Tri
Following their win in a blizzard on Friday, the pressure is off the United States to get a result at Estadio Azteca. Between their two draws to start the campaign and their recent friendly loss at home to the U.S., all of the pressure...Show More Summary
CONMEBOL 2014 World Cup qualifying: Chile, Uruguay fighting for one bid?
With Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador setting the pace in CONMEBOL, there may only be one automatic bid available for the 2010 World Cup's two South American darlings, Uruguay and Chile.
It is so exciting FIFA should probably let Brazil host World Cups more often. Show More Summary
UEFA World Cup 2014 qualifying: Desperate times for England, Spain
Anything but a win for England and Spain on Tuesday puts both on the track to finish second in their groups and go to the World Cup qualification playoffs.
Much of the focus will be surrounding England's trip to Podgorica, as Roy Hodgson's...Show More Summary
Brazil vs. Russia: An appetizer for Tuesday's smorgasboard
During their friendly tour of the world, Brazil has been nice enough to schedule their games the day before giant international slates. This game against Russia is no exception. You're welcome, earth.
While teams around the globe stress...Show More Summary
Honduras vs. Mexico, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Can El Tri get on the right track?
While they will take the pitch expecting to have a chance at a result on Friday night, any points are a bonus for Honduras, who already own a win over the United States. Mexico will feel like they need to avoid a loss after their draw...Show More Summary
USA vs. Costa Rica, 2014 World Cup qualifying: USMNT desperate for a win
Without their best defenders and Landon Donovan, the United States look to wrap up a big three points against Costa Rica before they head to Mexico City.
Given the unfavorable way that the World Cup qualifying schedule fell for the United States, they're in serious need of a win at home against Costa Rica on Friday. Show More Summary
CONMEBOL 2014 World Cup qualifying: Argentina, Colombia favored at home
The two hottest teams in South America, Argentina and Colombia, are both big favorites at home on Friday. Uruguay and Chile are in need of points, while Ecuador are idle.
With Ecuador idle and Venezuela up against a tough match away to Argentina, both Uruguay and Chile have a chance to make up some ground in their quest to return to the World Cup. Show More Summary
UEFA World Cup 2014 qualifying: Big sides have cupcakes as battle rages in Eastern Europe
Don't expect any of Western Europe's big boys to suffer upsets on Friday. The best games are all in the eastern part of the continent.
The likes of France, Spain, England and the Netherlands all face very legitimate challenges in World...Show More Summary
Italy vs. Brazil: Teams play to a draw in entertaining friendly
Fred, Oscar, Mario Balotelli and Daniele De Rossi all scored in an excellent match, played to a 2-2 draw.
A bolt of lightning hit the plane carrying the Italian players on their way to Geneva on Wednesday. Fortunately for all on board there were no injuries, although players and staff were understandably shaken up. Show More Summary
English Premier League, Week 30: Wake up with Everton and Manchester City
Leon Osman has Everton ahead of Manchester City, who aren't completely secure in their Champions League standing quite yet.
Everton vs. Manchester City
Goodison Park; Saturday, 12:45 GMT/8:45 AM ET
Everton spent a great deal of the season...Show More Summary
Serie A, Week 29 preview and fixtures: European concentration could leave certain sides exposed
It was a week of thrills and spills for Italy in European competition, but Serie A clubs must concentrate on the league if they don't want to fall down the table. At the bottom, Genoa need to be worried about Siena's recent strength.
Now...Show More Summary
MLS 2013, Week 3: Bring on Rivalry Weekend
MLS has given us a dream weekend of matches and dubbed it "Rivalry Weekend." Thank you.
It's easy to get excited for the start of the MLS season. It's equally easy for that excitement to wane after a couple weeks.
Enter Rivalry Weekend.
MLS's newest contraption is pure genius. Show More Summary
La Liga, Week 28: A relegation six-pointer opens the week
Last place Deportivo La Coruña welcomes 19th place Celta Vigo in a massive relegation six-pointer in Spain
Two big matches in the European race and the relegation battle highlight this week's action in Spain. Real Betis and Real Sociedad...Show More Summary
UEFA Champions League draw: Quarterfinal field set on Friday
Gianni Infantino and friends will draw plastic balls out of bowls on Friday, determining who will play who in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.
Six of the biggest spending and most successful teams in recent times have qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, while two of the remaining sides are not like the others. Show More Summary
UEFA Europa League 2013: Tottenham Hotspur collapsing against Inter Milan
With Gareth Bale suspended, things aren't going so well for Tottenham Hotspur at the San Siro.
Rubin Kazan vs. Levante, agg. 0-0, 5pm BST, 12pm ET
Rubin secured the deadly-dull away draw they required in Spain, although at the expense of a red card to Cristian Ansaldi, who will be suspended for the home leg. Show More Summary
Malaga vs. FC Porto: Time and TV Schedule
The lower profile Wednesday Champions League tie is the better one. Malaga, down one goal, look to engineer a comeback against FC Porto.
At least one of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League games will matter. Porto head to Spain hopingShow More Summary
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal: Gunners bring a B-plus team
If you like derpfests, you'll really love the second leg of the Champions League tie between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
I don't know how many times have come back from a 3-1 home defeat in a Champions League knockout game to win butShow More Summary
CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals 2013: Sounders, Monterrey book spots in semis
The Sounders pulled off a stunning comeback against Tigres to advance to the semifinals, while Monterrey expectedly booked their place.
If Tigres UANL thought their spot in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals was safe after winning...Show More Summary
Schalke vs. Galatasaray: Can Die Königsblauen replicate this weekend's performance?
A winter skid from Schalke was halted over the weekend when they stunned local rivals Borussia Dortmund. They face a similarly tough test on Tuesday, against Galatasaray without Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Schalke will have a good opportunity...Show More Summary