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The United States and Belgium face off in a high-profile friendly ahead of key World Cup qualifying matches next month. Both sides are in the process of reincorporating players as their European club seasons come to an end. June will be a busy month for the American squad. It starts with a friendly against Germany and three qualifiers follow, including two at home. Building some chemistry and momentum...
Published: May 28, 2013
The 2013 French Open supplies a dearth of talent capable of making a strong run to build Grand Slam tournament momentum. Obvious names that instantly come to everyone’s mind are Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer, among others. The clay court of Roland Garros, though, certainly has the potential to provide upsets as everything unfolds. With two days of action complete...
Published: May 28, 2013
As Spain prepare for this summer’s Confederations Cup, manager Vicente Del Bosque will already have one eye on World Cup 2014. In just over 12 months time, the Spanish national team will aim to become the first in history to win back-to-back World Cups and European Championships. It would be quite the feat, and it is perhaps that chance to etch themselves into history that will drive Del...
Published: May 28, 2013
If nothing else, the upcoming sale of Neymar to Barcelona should serve as ample proof that it is folly to underestimate the Brazilian national football team. The Santos star and the World Cup hosts’ great hope for 2014 is obviously an electrifying talent—quick and prolific in front of goal with both the skills and the arrogance to bring the crowd to its feet when he grabs the ball. But...
Published: May 28, 2013
Brazil are set to raise the curtain at the Confederations Cup ahead of two years of non-stop football on the road to the 2014 World Cup. But what will this traditional curtain raiser tell us about 2014? The 2013 Confederations Cup officially gets underway with the Selecao’s opening game against Asian Cup champions Japan at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on June 15. The tournament will...
Published: May 28, 2013
Spain have dominated international football in recent years, winning the last two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. But the tides have turned as of late. Instead of a Champions League Clasico final between Real Madrid and Barcelona in 2013, fans were treated to a riveting “Klassiker” between Bundesliga sides Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. And the events at Wembley that...
Published: May 28, 2013
After two days of action of the French Open at Roland Garros, the second round is still being determined. That said, there are some interesting matchups already set for Round 2. Most of the top seeds in the both the men’s and women’s tourneys have escaped the first round, but there were a few surprising departures in the early going. Top players like Tomas Berdych and Nadia...
Published: May 28, 2013
Not every big name breezed through the first round of the 2013 French Open. Several stars were tested against opponents they would likely smoke in straight sets nine times out of 10. No need to panic, though. Here are two notable Roland Garros competitors who will bounce back after their shaky starts. Ana Ivanovic Ivanovic isn’t the superstar she once was, but she’s still the WTA...
Published: May 28, 2013
One bad match won’t sink Rafael Nadal‘s chances of winning the 2013 French Open. The Spaniard is without argument the best player in the world on clay, yet Germany’s Daniel Brands stole a set and nearly matched Nadal in the second before ultimately falling in four sets. Nadal found his stride midway through the match and won 4-6, 7(7)-6(4), 6-4, 6-3. This result...
Published: May 28, 2013
With most of Round 1 at the 2013 Roland Garros complete, let’s jump ahead to some second-round matchups featuring a few superstars. After trouncing the inferior competition to start the French Open, it’s vital to sustain dominance throughout the early rounds. Even though the opponents are expected to fare better as the event progresses, a top contender must prove impervious to a potential...