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Alessandro Del Piero is often identified as the greatest player ever to pull on the famous black-and-white-striped shirt of Juventus, a living embodiment of the spirit and style of Turin’s grand Old Lady. His contribution to the history of the Bianconeri and connection with the club’s supporters was discussed at length in a previous post, with his birthday earlier in November offering...
Published: November 12, 2016
The penultimate race in the Formula One world championship calendar takes place at the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos race track on Sunday. As usual, the race will feature a neck-and-neck tussle for the title between Mercedes pair Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. The former leads the standings and can clinch the championship with victory in Brazil. However, Hamilton has been...
Published: November 12, 2016
Spain will be expected to make light work of Macedonia in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes in Granada on Saturday. The Spaniards are unbeaten in their last four, while the visitors are on a disappointing run of four straight defeats. Spain have been in prolific form, scoring 11 goals in their last three qualifying matches. Forwards such as Diego Costa, Nolito...
Published: November 12, 2016
Italy can seize control of Group G by beating Liechtenstein in their FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier at the Rheinpark Stadion on Saturday. Azzurri manager Giampiero Ventura has selected an experienced squad and has presided over an unbeaten run in the last three matches. However, Ventura knows Italy need to keep the pressure on Spain at the top of the group. The Spanish are also in action,...
Published: November 12, 2016
Jurgen Klinsmann did it again. On Friday night, the manager of the United States men’s national team set his team up for failure at the start of their 2-1 defeat to Mexico, which was the first loss on home soil in World Cup qualifying in 15 years. Instead of aligning his starting XI in a formation that best suits the talent in his squad, Klinsmann opted for what he called a 3-4-3...
Published: November 12, 2016
United States men’s soccer goalkeeper Tim Howard suffered a right groin strain during the first half of Friday night’s World Cup qualifier against Mexico, according to ESPNFC.com. He was replaced by Brad Guzan in the 40th minute with the United States trailing 1-0, via U.S. Soccer. Howard appeared to have suffered the injury after taking a goal kick. Shortly after sending the...
Published: November 11, 2016
More power to Haas for doing things differently upon their entry to Formula One in 2016. On course to finish eighth in the constructors’ championship with 29 points, the team have proved their unique approach to motor racing can succeed—purchasing as many parts as possible from Ferrari and fitting them to a chassis designed by Dallara. Sure, teething troubles have developed...
Published: November 11, 2016
Lewis Hamilton geared up for Sunday’s Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix precisely as hoped after storming into an early lead during Friday’s first practice session, where he finished fastest with a lap time of one minute, 11.895 seconds. Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg will secure the 2016 Formula One world championship this weekend as long as he wins at the Autodromo Jose...
Published: November 11, 2016
Germany will attempt to post a huge score on Friday night, as they travel to San Marino in Group C of European qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The world champions have dismantled their opponents in their last two contests against the minnows, accumulating 19 goals in the process. The Germans lead the group after three games, grabbing maximum points, with Azerbaijan...
Published: November 10, 2016
Welcome to the wild, unpredictable rollercoaster ride that is the Hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The Hex, as it’s affectionately called, begins on Friday with the highest-profile matchup the North American federation is capable of producing. The United States men’s national team, who won the Hex during the last FIFA World Cup cycle, host Mexico at their fortress...