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Former Barcelona forward Rivaldo, 43, made a surprise comeback for Brazilian second-division club Mogi Mirim—where he is club president—in the club’s 2-1 win over Nautico on Tuesday. An integral part of the 2002 World Cup winning Brazil side, Rivaldo also attracted criticism after feigning a head injury to get Turkey defender Hakan Unsal sent off in the group-stage clash. Rivaldo...
Published: July 8, 2015
Luis Segura, the president of the Argentine Football Association, has admitted that it would be a “shame” if Lionel Messi was to take a break from international football. The Albiceleste skipper has come in for criticism in some quarters since Argentina’s loss to Chile in the final of the Copa America, sparking rumours he may be willing to take a sabbatical from the national side....
Published: July 8, 2015
New Zealand made history after defeating Samoa 25-16 on Wednesday in what was the first-ever clash between the two teams on Samoan soil. George Moala scored the All Blacks’ only try as Dan Carter provided six penalties and a conversion to steer Steve Hansen’s side past their hosts. Alafoti Faosiliva bagged the home side’s only try in what proved to be an exceedingly physical matchup,...
Published: July 8, 2015
Mexico begin their quest to reclaim the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Thursday in Chicago against Cuba in the second game of a Group C doubleheader at Soldier Field. El Tri enter the clash with plenty of attacking weapons despite the loss of Javier Hernandez to a broken collarbone last week. But manager Miguel Herrera’s side are arguably facing the most pressure of any team in the competition. Herrera’s...
Published: July 8, 2015
Samoa have made a statement. Sure it was at home and in possibly the match of their lives against the All Blacks in Apia, but they proved they can mix it with the best in their 25-16 loss. It was a brutal encounter in which the Samoans brought physicality and passion. They got off the line quickly, throwing themselves into contact to put in some bone-crushing hits. That same passion, which was not...
Published: July 8, 2015
They won and that is the main thing, but it was a far from convincing display the All Blacks put on to beat Samoa 25-16 in the first-ever meeting of the two teams in Apia. It was no surprise that the Samoans brought bundles of energy and passion. They tore into the breakdowns and threw themselves into tackles, putting the All Blacks under pressure and depriving them of good balls to work with. The...
Published: July 8, 2015
The 2015 U.S. Women’s Open hasn’t even commenced, and yet some intriguing storylines have already emerged from the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Defending champion Michelle Wie was in control of the tournament last year at Pinehurst No. 2; however, she’s struggled to duplicate her success on the LPGA Tour since. Due to a nagging hip injury—one that...
Published: July 8, 2015
The United States men’s national team eked out a 2-1 victory over Honduras on Tuesday to open up the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup on top of Group A. However, the 90-minute performance produced few positives from Jurgen Klinsmann’s side. One of the key selection decisions that cost the Yanks came in the midfield, where Gyasi Zardes looked lost on the left wing for long stretches. Due to the true...
Published: July 8, 2015
The first day of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup is in the books after two matches in Frisco, Texas. In Tuesday’s opening match, minnow Haiti held Panama to a 1-1 draw. Later, the United States built a lead before holding on for a 2-1 victory over Honduras. Here are the key takeaways from Day 1 at the Gold Cup. Panama-Haiti draw delivers control of Group A to USA The tournament’s first...
Published: July 8, 2015
“I committed to this event well ahead of time, never really crossed my mind to drop out,” said Jordan Spieth at the John Deere Classic. He does not believe it will hurt his chances at the British Open. In fact, he thinks it will assist him in his preparation. “I believe that if I can work myself into contention just as I did in the previous two majors, I don’t think it...