Commanding Win over Guatemala Is Just Short-Term Fix for USMNT’s Struggles

COLUMBUS, OH — From the time the first whistle blew on Tuesday night at Mapfre Stadium, the United States men’s national team experienced a comforting feeling inside the home of the Columbus Crew.  There is nothing fancy about the ground in Ohio, but it has become a site where the Yanks thrive. The 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday night moved the USMNT‘s record in Columbus... 

Paraguay Draw Leaves Dunga’s Brazil on World Cup Back Foot and in Need of Change

The pressure continues to mount on Dunga after his Brazil drew 2-2 at Paraguay on Tuesday, a result that hardly even seemed possible for the Selecao with 15 minutes left. But while a late sprint helped save Dunga‘s bacon, he’ll know that the marathon nature of South American qualifying gives him time to right the ship. That said, with just two wins from their opening six matches, Brazil... 

Dejan Lovren Slammed by Croatia Boss Ante Cacic over Hungary Warm-Up

Croatia national team manager Ante Cacic has criticised Liverpool star Dejan Lovren for his behaviour during the 1-1 draw against Hungary on Saturday, after the centre-back returned to the substitutes’ bench early when asked to warm up. Speaking to Sportske Novosti (h/t Goal’s Jamie Dunn), Cacic made it clear Lovren’s behaviour wouldn’t do him any favours with an eye on the... 

Nick Kyrgios Has on-Court Rant at Miami Open, Cites Rafa Nadal in Bias Claims

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, as he suggested the sport is “biased” and “ruined” in an expletive, on-court rant.  The incident occurred during the 20-year-old’s 7-6 (3), 6-3 win over Andrey Kuznetsov at the Miami Open quarter-final, in the first set. Kyrgios was seen hitting a ball thrown to him by a... 

France Future Looks Bright Under Didier Deschamps’ Newfound Openness

“I built the best squad. I did not pick the 23 best French players.” Those were the words of France boss Didier Deschamps when he announced his squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, via ESPN FC‘s Pablo S. Torre. It came in response to not selecting the likes of Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri for the tournament in Brazil, and over the next two months, he will have to do it all... 

Germany Still Have Questions to Answer Despite Big Win over Italy

No, Germany’s UEFA Euro 2016 campaign wasn’t doomed after they blew a 2-0 lead over England at the weekend. And no, the campaign isn’t back on track after they beat Italy 4-1 on Tuesday. Truth be told, international friendlies, even against bitter rivals such as the Three Lions or the Squadra Azzurra, don’t matter much for Germany head coach Joachim Low. The emphatic win... 

Lionel Messi Scores Penalty as Argentina Beat Bolivia in World Cup Qualifier

Lionel Messi was at his sparkling best on Tuesday as Argentina claimed a key 2-0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia in Cordoba. Gabriel Mercado gave the home side the lead after 20 minutes before Messi doubled the lead from the spot 10 minutes later—though there was some debate regarding the referee’s decision to award a penalty for what appeared a clean tackle. #EliminatoriasEnTyC... 

5 Drivers Needing a Big Performance in the 2016 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Following the exciting and unpredictable season-opening race in Australia, Formula One heads to the Middle East for the first time this year for the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix. Nico Rosberg’s victory in Melbourne gave him 25 points and the best possible start to his 2016 campaign, while Romain Grosjean’s brilliant drive to sixth in the Haas saw him voted the first-ever official F1 driver of... 

Wayne Rooney Says His Son Wants a Jamie Vardy England Shirt

Even Rooney is a Jamie Vardy fan. But no, we don’t mean Wayne. The Manchester United striker, who missed England’s defeat to the Netherlands on Tuesday through injury, was speaking as a pundit on ITV’s coverage of the match when he revealed one of his sons is a big admirer of the Leicester City striker. “My lad has asked me to get him and England kit with Vardy on the back!”... 

Italy’s Crushing Germany Loss Highlights Poor Decision-Making from Antonio Conte

There is nothing like a crushing defeat to generate real perspective. In this sense, Italy’s dispiriting 4-1 loss to Germany on Tuesday night could be viewed as a blessing in disguise. It highlighted, as bluntly as possible, exactly how much work Antonio Conte has to do before the UEFA European Championship begins in June. After topping their qualification group without truly breaking sweat,... 

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