Tag: fifa
May. 26, 2023
Manchester City march on to the final after humiliating revenge against Real Madrid
When looking at both sides of the bracket in the Champions League Semifinals, many expected the two matchups to be extremely tight affairs decided only…
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Apr. 21, 2023
How a song won Argentina the World Cup
On the night of Dec. 18, 2022, Gonzalo Montiel sent his penalty past Hugo Lloris into France’s goal to win the penalty shootout and seal…
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Dec. 2, 2022
The USA’s path to the World Cup knockout stages
After eight long years, the USA has finally returned to the FIFA World Cup. Heading into the tournament with a very talented yet also very…
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Nov. 18, 2022
Can a new team finally win a World Cup?
World Cup season is here— but who is going to be crowned the King of the World this time around? as the tournament kicks off…
Jul. 13, 2018
France and Croatia move on to World Cup finals
Once every four years, just as the Winter Olympics are held, the FIFA World Cup occurs. For some countries, the World Cup is an even…
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Jun. 29, 2018
Group play review for World Cup, Round of 16 ahead
The Federation Internationale de Football Association has announced the Round of 16 bracket for the 2018 World Cup. Countries from around the world have been…
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Jul. 10, 2015
Lloyd have mercy: soccer history in July
The United States women’s national soccer team defeated Japan in the Women’s World Cup finals July 5 in dramatic fashion, scoring four goals in 16…
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Jun. 5, 2015
What the FIFA scandal shows us about American sports
International sport doesn’t get a lot of attention in America — after all, we’re the greatest country on earth; why should we even bother competing…
May. 29, 2015
USA fed up with FIFA
Americans are notable for our love of football. It’s the most American sport, isn’t it? To quote George Will, “Football combines the two worst things…
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Jul. 12, 2013
Protests stunt World Cup, Olympic buildup in Brazil
Rarely does a country have the opportunity to host a FIFA World Cup, and rarely does a country have the opportunity to host the Summer…