Argentina’s Lionel Messi to Pass Diego Maradona on Nation’s All-Time Caps List

As Argentina prepares for Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal vs. the Netherlands, superstar Lionel Messi is poised to earn his 92nd international cap. It’s a tally that will move him ahead of the legendary Diego Maradona for sixth all-time on Argentina’s appearances list, per ESPN Stats & Info. Messi made his full international debut at the age of 18 in August 2005 against Hungary.... 

10 Players to Look Out For In The Commonwealth Games Sevens Rugby

New Zealand will seek to win Commonwealth Games Sevens gold for the fifth time in 16 years later this month, with no other nation capable of breaking their hold on the competition just yet. Glasgow will welcome 16 of the world’s finest Sevens nations to their Scottish setting, each with the aim of progressing from their respective pools before then making a run at the All Blacks’ throne. With... 

Manic Street Preachers vs. Germany’s World Cup Heroes: Mertesacker Emptiness

It’s not every day you come upon something like this—a version of Manic Street Preachers’ ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’ overdubbed with the names of famous German footballers. As per Wales Online, the idea was that of Simon Price, who wrote the Manics biography. Here’s David Owens of Wales Online: The title is a nod to Germany’s footballing tradition and also to... 

Jules Bianchi Ready for Next Step in Formula 1, but Should Ferrari Sign Him?

Ferrari‘s choice of driver to replace the injured Kimi Raikkonen for this week’s two-day test at Silverstone was telling. The Prancing Horse could have played it safe and allowed Pedro de la Rosa, their regular test driver, an extended run in 2014-spec machinery. They could have asked Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, to hang around for a couple of days after the British Grand... 

Brazil vs. Germany: Live Player Ratings for World Cup Semi-Final

The 2014 FIFA World Cup has reached the semi-final stage, with two powerhouses from each of South America and Europe doing battle against each other for a spot in the final itself. At half-time this first game was already as good as over—Germany led Brazil by a 5-0 scoreline. Thomas Muller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (two) and Sami Khedira scored the goals. Andre Schurrle scored twice after the... 

Neymar’s Facebook Message for Brazil Ahead of the World Cup Semi-Final

Neymar took to Facebook with a rousing message for Brazil fans ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Germany later on Tuesday. The forward is set to miss the rest of the tournament after fracturing a vertebra during Brazil’s quarter-final with Colombia, and the news has been a serious blow not just to the team but to the country as a whole. The Barcelona star, prolific on social media, took... 

Arjen Robben: Love Him or Hate Him, He Has Starred at This World Cup

From a player point of view, this World Cup has graced us with individual displays of pure entertainment. We often praise and critique some of the tournament’s stars like Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, while we gloss over the familiar yet unsung players that have caught our eyes from time to time. Many are rubbing their eyes with the numerous talents that have emerged... 

Neymar Injury Update: Latest Reports Ahead of Brazil vs. Germany 2014

Neymar, the perfect personification of the home side Brazil, will need something short of a miracle to participate in a potential final match at the 2014 World Cup. That is, if his side can move past a loaded German roster that have yet to lose. Brazil’s emotionally-charged 2-1 win over Colombia in the quarterfinals was a hollow triumph, with Neymar’s status in doubt after being stretchered... 

Dani Alves Throws It Back to Youth Football Days Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final

Dani Alves plays football at the highest level for club and country and has won just about everything there is to win with Barcelona. With his Brazil side just two matches away from World Cup glory, Alves has taken the opportunity to remember a more modest beginning. The star full-back put up a throwback photo of himself on Instagram from back in his days in his hometown Juazeiro’s youth setup.... 

Could Kimi Raikkonen’s Crash at the 2014 British Grand Prix Have Been Prevented?

Most accidents are avoidable in one way or another, and the one experienced by Kimi Raikkonen at the 2014 British Grand Prix certainly should never have happened at all. On the opening lap, the Finn went wide at the exit of Turn 5 while battling the Sauber of Esteban Gutierrez. He took to the tarmac run-off area and kept his foot planted firmly on the throttle. At the end of the tarmac, the grass strip... 

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