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In what was billed as the decisive meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Portugal managed to walk out of their World Cup playoff first-leg meeting against Sweden as 1-0 victors. Paulo Bento’s side now take the advantage back to Stockholm, where on Tuesday they’ll seek to close the deal and book their spot at next summer’s tournament in Brazil. That being said,...
Published: November 16, 2013
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil embark on the first of two friendlies on North American soil on Saturday with a match against Honduras in Miami. Neymar-led Brazil have enjoyed an easy go of things as of late, able to forego qualification matches as the World Cup host for this upcoming summer. After winning the Confederations Cup in dominating fashion, they’ve taken four of five friendlies...
Published: November 16, 2013
Following last weekend’s loss at the hands of South Africa, Wales will feel much more confident about their chances of beating Argentina, who lost their autumn opener against England on the same day. Having said that, Saturday will see the two nations meet for the first time since the Pumas emerged victorious in last year’s November international series, dredging up some unpleasant memories...
Published: November 16, 2013
While World Cup places are being fought over this week—including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Sweden battling one another for a spot in Brazil—Spain is simply contesting friendlies between Equatorial Guinea and South Africa. While the first game comes with its fair share of controversy (more on that below), it should be a walk in the park...
Published: November 16, 2013
This weekend’s international friendlies act as a World Cup tune-up for many. But for Wales and Finland, that’s not quite the case. After both nations missed out on a bid to Brazil this upcoming summer, their sights are now set on building momentum for the upcoming 2016 Euro qualification rounds. While the friendly has no World Cup implications, there is no shortage of talent and star power...
Published: November 16, 2013
The Czech Republic will look to claim its second straight Davis Cup championship by defeating Serbia in the Belgrade Arena. Three more matches remain when these nations take to the hard courts during the Final’s remaining two days. While Serbia’ Novak Djokovic leads the pack as the event’s top attraction, he does not stand alone in the prestigious men’s tennis...
Published: November 16, 2013
This weekend provides both England and New Zealand with the opportunity to make a huge stamp on the history books when the pair meet at Twickenham. For the visitors, it’s a chance to gain revenge for the 38-21 defeat suffered in London last December, as well as preserve their unbeaten 2013 record and cement their status as “the best team in sport,” a label given to them by Stuart...
Published: November 16, 2013
Ireland and Australia, who are both coming off easy victories last time out, will give each other a severe examination of their skills in Dublin this weekend. Coaches Joe Schmidt and Ewen McKenzie are no strangers to one another, having managed in Super Rugby during the mid 2000s, spearheading the Auckland Blues and Waratahs respectively, before moving on to other ventures. Now both in the international...
Published: November 16, 2013
Let’s be brutally honest: The 0-0 draw that the United States recorded with Scotland was a drab affair that delighted no one in either camp. For the United States, the draw was even more disappointing because they had beaten the Scots on their home soil in May 2012 by a 5-1 margin. Just like every horrific showing by the Yanks in the Jurgen Klinsmann era, an issue that was on the...
Published: November 16, 2013
Grand prix racing is synonymous with locations like Monza, Spa and Silverstone. Phoenix, Las Vegas and Detroit—not so much. Yet these are a few of the many former homes of Formula One in the United States. This weekend, F1 makes its second visit to Austin, Texas. The question is: After wandering around the country for more than 50 years, has the United States Grand Prix (USGP)...