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The Dynamic Radio Duo got this Tuesday edition of the extravaganza underway by talking about the international appeal of the World Cup, after USA's thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana.
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The Dynamic Radio Duo got this Tuesday edition of the extravaganza underway by talking about the international appeal of the World Cup, after USA's thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana.
Fans were bedecked in red, white and blue Monday evening, as the U.S. took on Ghana in the World Cup.
Ghana beat the Americans by identical 2-1 scores in the final group-stage game at Germany in 2006 and in the second round at South Africa four years ago.
Chances are you'll encounter plenty of soccer fans ahead of Monday's U.S.-Ghana match. But guess what? They're not real fans if they pooh-pooh the teams in their own backyard.
Lionel Messi scored a stunning second-half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over World Cup newcomer Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday night in the Group F opener for both teams in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.
The small Central American nation with a minor World Cup pedigree came from behind to shock 2010 semifinalist Uruguay 3-1. Then Mario Balotelli _ who else? _ scored the decider for Italy in a 2-1 win over England.
Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben both scored twice and defender Stefan de Vrij grabbed his first international goal in a humiliating defeat for a Spain team that has won its last three major tournaments.
The inaugural game had everything aficionados love — passion, drama, spectacle, goals and a refereeing controversy that immediately set fingers wagging on Twitter.
Brazil has won 15 of its last 16 games and heads into the World Cup as a favorite to win the title, but there's no easy opener at the sport's marquee event.
Some tried to block traffic leading to the stadium, but police repeatedly pushed them back, firing canisters of tear gas and using stun grenades.
"I think it's in respect. I grew up in this country. They gave me a lot. I have my first cap for the national team in Germany. I'm happy, too, that Joachim Loew gave me this chance."
Jurgen Klinsmann maintains the United States shouldn't be expected to win the World Cup, even if that stance is upsetting to some fans back home.
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"We cannot win the World Cup because we are not at that level yet," Klinsmann said. "For us, we have to play the game of our lives seven times to win the tournament."
Today marks exactly one week until the start of the 2014 Fifa World Cup held in Brazil. Aside from seeing how long the commentator can scream GOAL without passing out, there are a few other things to look forward to.
The New York Jets said Wednesday that Portugal will be based at the NFL team's training center from June 3-9 and go through five workouts there.
Wednesday's friendly appeared to be in jeopardy because of the upheaval in Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula. But the U.S. Soccer Federation said in an emailed statement that the game would proceed as scheduled.
The United States will play Germany, Portugal and Ghana in a tough first-round group at next year's World Cup that will take them on a lengthy 9,000-mile trip around Brazil.
The former South African president, Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid leader died Thursday at the age of 95, leading to a vast outpouring of tributes from the world's best-known athletes and top sporting bodies.
Part of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener in Brazil collapsed on Wednesday, killing two workers and raising urgent new concerns whether the country will be ready for soccer's signature event.
Croatia's World Cup qualification celebrations have been overshadowed by apparent pro-Nazi chants by some fans and defender Joe Simunic.
Graham Zusi and Aron Johannsson scored in second-half stoppage time, giving United States a 3-2 win Tuesday night that left Mexico's hopes alive and knocked out the Panamanians.
Honduras will play an exhibition game against Israel at Citi Field on June 2 in preparation for three World Cup qualifiers that include a match against the United States.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during the super-G Tuesday and was taken to a hospital by helicopter after apparently hurting her right knee at the world championships.
