5 Brazil Players Whose World Cup Places Are Under Threat

The 2013 Confederations Cup has drawn the battle lines for the fight to secure a place in Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s 23-man squad for Brazil 2014. The Selecao have an incredible depth of talent at their disposal, so places in the national setup are often only afforded to those who are at the peak of their powers. It’s a volatile position to be in, as a mistake or a poor performance can easily... 

Wimbledon 2013: What to Watch for in Week 2 at All England Club

After a first week that saw three previous champions fall within the first two rounds, the second week of Wimbledon has a tough act to follow in regards to drama. The top seeds are still in place, but many of Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic‘s rivals have bitten the dust. Here’s what to watch for during the second week at the All England Club.   What Top-Five Seeded Player Will Be... 

England vs. Egypt: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview for FIFA U-20 Match

England’s struggling at an international tournament. What else is new? The Three Lions will be looking for a win in their 2013 Under-20 World Cup group stage match on Saturday against Egypt. If that happens, it will end what has been a massive dry spell for the country at the tournament, per The Independent‘s Sam Wallace. Egypt could be a tricky foe. They’ve got nothing to play for,... 

Wimbledon 2013 Results: Dark Horse Candidates Who Prevailed in Last Match

With a plethora of former Wimbledon champions and world No. 1s having been eliminated during the first week of the 2013 championships, the door has opened for a handful of dark horse contenders. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have combined to win nine of the last 10 men’s titles at the All England Club, and with both out, it’s very possible that there could be a first-time winner crowned... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Schedule: TV Info and Predictions for Sunday’s Final

A winning streak will be shattered with unbeaten Brazil and Spain scheduled to face off in the 2013 Confederations Cup final. The Brazilians earned a title berth when they defeated Luis Suarez and Uruguay by the score of 2-1 in the semifinals. They Spaniards did so by sneaking past Gianluigi Buffon and Italy in a match which needed penalty kicks to break a 0-0 tie. Spain scored on seven attempts,... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Biggest X-Factors for Brazil

The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup will end with the match that many expected of Brazil vs. Spain, and for the host country, it’ll come down to these X-factors. While national teams Italy and Uruguay proved to be big tests in the semifinal round, the two favorites, and two of the biggest names that will be competing in the 2014 World Cup, surged through to the final round and will now... 

2013 Rugby World Cup 7s: Top Contenders in International Tournament

There’s no bigger stage for seven-on-seven rugby than the Rugby World Cup Sevens. The 2013 tournament figures to be a classic, as the 24 strongest international teams have converged on Russia to determine which is the best in the world.  This will be the final tournament before rugby sevens becomes an Olympic sport in the 2016 Olympic Games. The World Cup will not be played for another five... 

2013 Wimbledon: Biggest Disappointments Thus Far at All England Club

In a strange first week at Wimbledon, a combined 16 players seeded in the top 20 in both the men’s and women’s draw were eliminated within the first two rounds. Three former champions were among those making extremely early exits. But even amidst such wide spread under achievement, these three failures stick out as the most disappointing thus far. Match stats per Wimbledon.com   Roger... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Final: What to Expect in Thrilling Match

The final match of the 2013 Confederations Cup will feature two exciting teams in Brazil and Spain, and there will be a number of things to expect when these two go at it on Sunday. The Selecao came out of group play relatively unscathed, with Neymar stealing the show thanks to a few goals.  After that, the Brazilians were able to handle Uruguay, 2-1, thanks to a late goal by Paulinho in the 86th... 

Brazil vs. Spain: Key Matchups in 2013 Confederations Cup Final

David Luiz and Fernando Torres will have to put their friendship aside during the 2013 Confederations Cup final. The winner of the individual battle between the Chelsea teammates could decide the game. Torres had a forgettable performance in the semifinal against Italy. He had a couple of golden chances that came to nothing. Then, toward the end of the match, he was too gassed to make any sort of impact. On... 

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