6 Players Brazil Should Turn to Following 2014 World Cup Collapse

It’s unlikely that Fred will be wearing the canary strip of the Brazilian national team anytime again soon, if ever. The 30-year-old Fluminense forward was roundly booed upon his withdrawal against Germany in Brazil’s 7-1 semi-final defeat on Tuesday, and he was an unused substitute in Saturday’s third-place match in Brasilia. In other words, he is one of the scapegoats for what was... 

Scottish Open 2014: Competitors Who Must End Tournament on High Note

As the top golfers in the world look to prepare for the Open Championship, they must first end with a strong performance at the Scottish Open. We saw a year ago how much momentum can help out at this part of the season. Phil Mickelson finished in first place at the 2013 Scottish Open before parlaying that into a victory at the 2014 British Open, earning his fifth career major title. Winning at the Royal... 

Louis Van Gaal’s Success Puts Pressure on Guus Hiddink to Go Even Further

Robin van Persie may have had no interest in keeping his bronze medal—instead handing it off to a Dutch fan, along with his captain’s armband, moments after he was presented with it—but for coach Louis van Gaal, the Netherlands’ third-place play-off victory was a fitting send-off as he heads for his new role at Manchester United. Van Gaal plans to arrive in England on Wednesday,... 

Neymar’s Presence Would Not Have Prevented Brazil’s Disastrous End at World Cup

Brazil bowed out of the 2014 World Cup with a 3-0 defeat to Netherlands in the third-place match on Saturday, and the shambolic performance proved that Neymar‘s enviable talents would not have been enough to carry this squad to World Cup glory. Neymar was one of the top players in the World Cup before a fractured vertebra in the quarterfinals sidelined him for the remainder of the tournament.... 

Did Robin Van Persie Have a Good World Cup for the Netherlands?

When Louis van Gaal switched from his tried-and-trusted 4-3-3 formation to 5-3-2 shortly before the World Cup in Brazil started, it immediately became apparent that the Netherlands manager’s new tactical setup was designed to perfectly accommodate the attacking prowess of star players Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie. In the Netherlands’ opening match, against Spain, Van... 

The Netherlands Add to Brazil Woes as Defeat Highlights Deficiencies

Given the Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal’s dismissive attitude towards the third-place play-off fixture this week, fans could have been forgiven for expecting Brazil to triumph over a side whose mind was already elsewhere. It took just three minutes for any such thoughts to be thrown out the window as Thiago Silva fouled Arjen Robben to concede a penalty and hand Robin van Persie the chance... 

Robin Van Persie Gave His Medal and Armband to a Netherlands Fan in Crowd

Robin Van Persie may have inflicted misery on Brazil during the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday, but he made a Dutch fan’s day when he gave away his captain’s armband and medal. The medal might not have taken pride of place in Van Persie’s home, but you can be pretty sure it will do in that supporter’s house. Either that or you’ll see it on eBay as soon as... 

Germany Now with 5 Players to Score at Least 10 World Cup Goals

German forward Thomas Mueller extended an impressive national record in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal win over Brazil, becoming the fifth German to score double-digit goals in his World Cup career.  Remarkably, Brazil—who took a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of Germany on Tuesday—are the only other country with even two players who have scored 10 goals on the game’s biggest... 

Lionel Messi Posts World Cup Message to Argentina on Eve of 2014 Final

Lionel Messi has rallied Argentina with a message to fans and the wider world on Facebook.  The Barcelona forward can write history with victory in the final, and admits as much in his message: Tomorrow, we will play the most important match of our lives for our country. My dreams and my hopes are being fulfilled due to the hard work and sacrifice of a team that has given everything from match... 

Germany Set to Play in World Cup Final for Record 8th Time

After demolishing Brazil in one of the most memorable semi-final games in World Cup history, Germany are set to make their record eighth appearance in the final, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. Brazil and Germany had previously been tied with seven final appearances apiece, with the winner of Tuesday’s game assured of taking sole possession of the record. It wasn’t long before it became clear... 

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