Who will Replace Scolari?
Big Phil’s time is up. That was not the beautiful game. Soccerblog’s vote to replace him is Zico. Yes,...
Author: Christian
Echt Deutsch!
Yes, we’ve made fun of the Germans on this blog before, but they have done something no one thought...
Miroslav Klose: The World Cup’s Leading Goalscorer
Hats off to Germany’s Miroslav Klose. The 36-year-old Polish born striker became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup...
BRUTAL: Germany 7, Brazil 1
History was made as Germany destroyed Brazil on their home turf. WATCH:
Bye Bye Brazil
Without Thiago Silva, this is what Brazil’s defense looked like: Scolari’s team is finished. The question for Brazil is...
“Put me in coach,” says Pele. Total Chaos = Brazil
Wonder what Scolari can even say at this point… it’s gotta be the worst halftime talk in Brazil’s history....
#GER destroying #BRA: 5-0
And it’s not even halftime yet! Germany exposes Brazil’s weaknesses – all of them: – lack of midfield: no...
What’s This, BBC?
Is the BBC inciting violence? The cute graphic at the bottom of their World Cup 2014 page has a...
Germany favored to beat Brazil
With the loss of Neymar, the Germans are favored: Brazil has a 49.2 percent chance to advance to the...
Google Shave
OK – this is just too funny of a Google animated logo to pass up:
The Future of Ball Design
The future of ball design according to Pratt Institute Architecture Professor and designer Haresh Lalvani:
Farewell Alfredo Di Stéfano
R.I.P. O saeta rubia…!
The Social Need for Plastic Smiles
Although David Beckham’s playing days are over, he’s still making the rounds in the public eye. At the Wimbledon...
The Existential Game
A fun look at the deeper meaning behind the beautiful game (h/t Abhijit De)…. Small wonder Ann Coulter is...
Ban this Man, FIFA
This was a far more vicious foul than that bite from Suarez. Colombian defender Juan Zuniga simply used his...
Happy July 4th!
Take it easy y’all, and pick another team (or teams) to support. This is what you do when your...
Is it Pogba Time?
One thing the Germans are going to have to worry about (besides the flu) is Pogba. The Frenchman will...
Obama Calls Up Our Heroes
WATCH:
Brazil at the Rubicon
This is it for Brazil. Either they find their form or they get to watch the rest of the...
BREAKING: Another FIFA scandal… (yawn)
In news that shocked no one, it was revealed the Sepp Blatter’s FIFA has once again showed it’s corrupt...
Corruption Costs Lives: Bridge Collapse Kills Two in Belo Horizonte
One of the problems with infrastructure building projects is that they seem to always run over in cost and...
Do the Germans have the French Flu?
Soccerblog.com Health Tip: German coach Joachim Low should stop digging his nose and shaking hands after. While this strategy may...
USA 1, Belgium 2
The US team fell short when it counted, missing crucial opportunities to close out the game. Here are the...
USA Lose but Advance
Well done USA. Too bad we missed those two chances in the final minute!
Brasil’s Back!
Neymar with two, as Brazil outclasses Cameroon 4-1:
Costa Rica Saves the Queen
By beating Italy 1-0, Costa Rica have saved the Queen the duty of kissing Mario Balotelli. Alas, England!
Suarez 2, Rooney 1
Luis “Mad Genius” Suarez wins the game, even as Rooney gets his one, and most likely last, goal at...
Yes, He Did it Again: Suarez 1, England 0 at Halftime
Suarez has the rare quality that all great strikers have – he effortlessly puts himself in position to score:...
Suarez: Will He Bite England?
Here’s to a great game. Hopefully Suarez won’t bite anyone. Get a goal, Rooney! May the best team win…
Colombia 2, Côte d’Ivoire 1
No answer from the great Didier Drogba, as Colombia defeat a talented African team:
Here’s What Brazil is Lacking…
The problem with Scolari’s team is midfield playmakers. Where’s this team’s Zico, Falcao, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Rivelino, Rivaldo, Socrates, and/or,...
Why is FIFA banning Maradona?
FIFA banned Franz Beckenbauer. Now, according to Maradona, he’s banned as well. The Guardian reports that Maradona feels this...
Is Cristiano Out?
Looks like that Ghanian witch doctor’s voodoo is taking hold. Ronaldo left training early yesterday with his injured knee...
Croatia 4, Cameroon 0
Croatia demolish Cameroon:
Cameroon = Talent Sans Teamwork = FAIL!
What a pity. The lions go down in shame – and Assou-Ekotto and Mkandjo fight each other towards the end...
Halftime: Croatia1, Cameroon 0 (Red Card for Song!)
Alex Song’s dumb foul gets him a red card, and Cameroon have to play the rest of the game...
Chile Send Spain Home
The Champions are too slow for Chile. And today it wasn’t Casillas’ fault!
#Persieing
Van Persie’s 93-year-old grandfather shows us what #persieng is…
Holland 3, Australia 2
Van Persie gets to sit out the next game, but he did help defeat the spirited Socceroos: Australia will...
Halftime: Socceroos 1, Netherlands 1 – Bruno Martins Indi Hurt
Australia show they’ve got the willpower to take it to the Dutch. Tied at halftime, both goals were brilliant...
Surprise!? Brazil 0, Mexico 0
The Mexicans scared everyone, including themselves. Brazil missed more clear scoring opportunities like this header by Silva: Mexico can...
Belgium fights back to defeat Algeria 2-1
Down by one, Belgium brings on Fellaini in the second half, and almost immediately the game changes:
Halftime: Germany 3, Portugal 0
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup experience has turned into a nightmare. Germany are dominating, up by three, and have succeeded...
Halftime: Japan 1, Ivory Coast 0
Keisuke Honda strikes first with a great left-footer. The Ivory Coast players are physically stronger, but have not yet...
Italy 2, England 1
A spirited England lose to Italy. Super Mario does the job, while Rooney still hasn’t scored. The bright lights for...
Comments from David Cameron
England PM David Cameron gets behind the lads with this diplomatic pep-talk: Here’s what he really meant to say:...
FIFA: It’s time to ban this guy – for life!
For some reason, the Blatter bus just keeps on going. Time to send the guy into retirement. Or jail.
The Return of Total Football? Holland 5, Spain 1
All Goals – Spain 1-5 Netherlands – 13-06-2014 Spain finally meets its match. Van Persie and gang obliterated Spain...
OMG! Van Persie ties Spain just before Halftime
Spain 1, Netherlands 1. A beautifully placed header by Robin van Persie will go down in history as one...
The Latest from Manaus
England arrival greeted by polite Brazilian fans: Meanwhile, the pitch is being spray-painted green: Maybe they’ll need to play...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Witchdoctor Jinx Continues
Cristiano Ronaldo cut short his training session with Portugal on Thursday, and left the field with an ice pack...
A Message from Space
Soccer will be played on other planets… but maybe we need to ban FIFA from space.
Brazil 3, Croatia 1
The Samba boys played a bit better in the second half and score two more. All goals by Brazil:...
Line in the Sand at Halftime: Croatia 1, Brazil 1
An unlucky Marcelo starts the scoring with an own-goal against Brazil: Neymar shows he’s got vision with this goal...