Hero of the Week: Cristiano Ronaldo, Hat-Trick Scoring, Ballon D’Or Bagger

Pretty easy choice this week, I think you’ll all agree. Cristiano Ronaldo. Wow. Boom. Have-some-of-Zlat. The man scored a hat-trick when his country needed him most and with a nation’s hopes squared on his broad, handsome shoulders. Yes, he’s arrogant. But wouldn’t you be? Ronaldo reached new heights against Sweden. It was a performance that spoke volumes of the intense focus... 

Uruguay vs. Jordan: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Uruguay claimed the 32nd and final spot in next month’s World Cup group stage draw after beating Jordan 5-0 on aggregate in their intercontinental playoff, although the guests walked off the Centenario pitch with their heads held high after holding the South American champions to a scoreless decision in Wednesday’s second leg. With the tie all but settled after last week’s encounter... 

Uruguay vs. Jordan: 6 Things We Learned

It may not have been the send-off expected by a capacity Centenario crowd, but few will care. Uruguay, for the second consecutive tournament, are going to the World Cup. With a 5-0 advantage safely in the bag thanks to an imperious away performance against Jordan, the South American side did not overly exert themselves in search of more goals. They kept the ball, patiently probing, while an excellent... 

World Cup 2014 Qualifying: Examining Most Impressive Sides During Qualification

2014 World Cup qualification has nearly wrapped up, with all but one country locked in to the 32-team field. The qualification process can be an arduous journey for some, while others make it look too easy. It’s difficult not to be seduced by those teams that qualify with the greatest of ease and earned a place in the World Cup with matches to spare. Those qualifying matches are, after all,... 

Doria Tillier Keeps Her Word, Presents Weather Naked (Sort Of) After France Win

A man’s word is his bond, and it turns out a French female weather presenter’s word is also her bond. Having set herself up for a chilly evening’s work after promising to present her next weather forecast naked if France qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday evening, a subsequent 3-0 win (3-2 on aggregate) for Les Bleus sent Doria Tillier into something of a panic—and the Internet... 

How Football Should React to the Recent World Cup Revelations in Qatar

Earlier this week, the reputable charity organisation Amnesty International released an important report labelled The Dark Side of Migration: Spotlight on Qatar’s Construction Sector Ahead of the World Cup, which revealed the troubling conditions for workers currently building the stadiums we’ll one day visit, whilst throwing a sobering thought over football’s most celebrated... 

8 Ways Sweden Could Have Stopped Cristiano Ronaldo

Alas, it is too late for Sweden now. Just when we all thought Portugal might get “Zlataned” in Stockholm, the Scandinavian hosts were well and truly “Ronaldo’d” with a hat-trick from the relentless Real Madrid star. C-Ron was so magnificent in Tuesday’s game that the media are practically writing his name on the Ballon d’Or trophy, with the hyperbole reaching... 

Ronaldo vs. Ibrahimovic: What Portugal’s Win Means for the Pair of Them

Wednesday’s front pages revealed both the ecstasy and despair of Portugal’s 4-2 aggregate win over Sweden in World Cup qualifying. “Ronaldo the Largest!” shouted A Bola, no doubt revelling in a performance that saw the Portugal captain outplay Sweden skipper Zlatan Ibrahimovic. A few lines down: “Ronaldo the Best in the World.” Stockholm’s Dagens Nyheter,... 

Uruguay vs. Jordan: Live Score, Highlights, Recap

World Cup Qualifying: Uruguay vs. Jordan (kickoff 11:00 p.m. GMT; 6:00 p.m. ET)   20 November 2013 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden)   URUGUAY 0 (5-0) 0 JORDAN   Uruguay XI: Silva; M.Pereira, Lugano, Godin, Caceres; Stuani, Arevalo, Lodeiro, Rodriguez; Suarez, Cavani Jordan XI: Mohamad; Oday, Mohammad, Shadi, Ahmad; Sharif, Tareq, Aljamal, Adnan;... 

Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix Preview: Tyres, DRS, Weather, Session Times

The Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix takes place this Sunday. It will be the 19th and last race of the year. The venue will be the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, also known as Interlagos. This beautiful old circuit (in two main forms) has hosted the Brazilian Grand Prix 30 times and has been a fixture on the calendar every year since 1990. Alain Prost, with six, has the most wins in Brazil—though... 

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