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Copious Notes On The Copa America: The Fat Lady Sings & The Skinny One Remains Clothed
Uruguay have made their case for being the best South American side now and in the past with their victory over Paraguay in the Copa America final. Continue reading
Copious Notes On The Copa America: Turning The World On Its Head
Brazil and Argentina knocked out of the Copa America in the first knockout round? What next? Don’t look now but it may be Peru and Venezuela in the Final. Pack your gear and head for higher ground; Armageddon is upon us! Continue reading
The Women’s World Cup: Why Brazil Lose
The ladies are every bit as skilled compared to the rest of the world as the men. So, why do the Brazilian women continue to search for its first World Cup or Olympic Gold? Continue reading
WFC’s Weekend Catch – Choice Fixtures For 9-10 July, 2011
The Weekend’s best matches and a quick look at the lack of substance in Friday’s headlines. Continue reading
WFC’s Weekend Catch – Choice Fixtures For 2-3 July, 2011
The transfer window churned out a few deals this week, most notably David de Gea’s long anticipated switch to Manchester United. The weekend fixture list is a short one, dominated by the Women’s World Cup and Copa America, although there is also plenty of club action in Japan and America. As well, there is another epic World Cup clash between English and American concerns on the men’s side. That’s one you won’t want to miss! Continue reading
WFC’s Weekend Catch – Choice Fixtures For 4-5 June 2011
It’s going to be a bit of bare bones over the next few weeks, as most of Europe is idle, Mexico is on their summer break, Argentina is winding down and Australia has yet to kick in their new campaign. Still, there is the Russian Premier League, the Campeonato Brasileiro, Major League Soccer, the Women’s World Cup, Copa America and the Gold Cup to keep us occupied until full football service is restored in late August. So, if you’re really jonesing for some footy, WFC will point you in the right direction. Continue reading
Brazil, Argentina & CONMEBOL Took Their Show On The Road During The International Break
As the Copa America doesn’t need a qualifying round, many South American clubs played in friendlies around the world on the last FIFA date. Continue reading
WFC’s International Catch: Choice Fixtures For 25-30 March, 2011
It’s an international weekend, which means Fergie and Wenger can complain about the referees to their heart’s content and Carlos Tevez, Arjen Robben and Antonio di Natale will enjoy a week off. Most importantly, John Terry will be sporting the armband for England but Craig Bellamy hasn’t revealed whether he’ll be playing a wedge or a nine iron. In any event, here’s the cream of the international crop, according to our cracked WFC writing staff. Continue reading
Brazil v France: A Friendly In The Long Shadow Of 1998
Thirteen years. That’s how long it’s been since France shocked the world by defeating the Brazilians in the 98 World Cup Final. That Les Bleus squad would stay together long enough to win the 2000 Euros but would fall apart in 2002. The Selecao would go on to win the tournament in Japan before settling … Continue reading
WFC’s Sixth Day Of Christmas: Six Meals-a-Making
On the Sixth Day of Christmas, FIFA gave to me Six Meals-a-Making, Five Golden Gooooooooaaaaaallls!, Four Failing Clubs, Three French Men, Two Keeper’s Gloves and A Whistle Happy Referee If you’re a big fan of Spanish football, on the national or La Liga level, this might be the one day, out of the twelve on offer, … Continue reading
Catch Them If You Can — 3-5 Sept. 2010
Between oddly scheduled Euro qualifiers and a holiday Monday in America, it’s a really long weekend of footy. Continue reading
Over A Pint — Mikel Arteta & Making Sense Of The Rules of Eligibility
Here we go again. Over A Pint is back and once again we’re talking about the travails of the Three Lions. It seems that they really can drive you to drink. This time the debate has been sparked by the willingness of Mikel Arteta to play for England. Even though he’s just been ruled ineligible, the ever increasing amount of foreign players in international squads begs the question of just where club football ends and the international variety begins. Continue reading
Summer of Discontent — The Debate Over The MLS Schedule
A strong criticism of MLS is that it plays its games over the summer and, thus, is out of sync with much of the rest of the world. Martin Palazzotto looks into the matter and discovers that it may be a better idea for American Soccer to align itself with the rest of the New World, rather than with the Old. Continue reading
Who’s Gonna Take The Brazilian Hot Seat?
With so much pressure on the Selecao to win at home in four years, the decision as to who will lead them is wide open. Continue reading
A rivalry renewed
Brazil and Argentina will face off next saturday, a match with great players and rivalry that could define their road to South Africa. Continue reading
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