South American Qualifier Preview: Colombia to Face Ecuador and Uruguay

Colombia’s journey to the 2014 World Cup continues, as Los Cafeteros have less than a year to go before going to work against the rest of the world in Brazil. With a No. 3 world ranking according to FIFA and a firm position in the CONMEBOL rankings, Colombia look to be in the driver’s seat as they seek to secure their first World Cup berth since 1998. On September 6 and 10, respectively,... 

Brazil National Team to Face England at Wembley Stadium

The journey for Brazil’s national team to the 2014 World Cup makes a quick stop to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday to take on England. In a recent turn of events, Luiz Felipe Scolari was brought in to replace Mano Menezes who was let go after a series of inconsistencies in call-ups and mixed results.  With the 2013 Confederations Cup coming up in Brazil this summer, the CBF wanted to bring... 

Colombia vs. Guatemala: International Friendly Preview

On Wednesday night, the Colombian National Team will play its first game of 2013 in an international friendly against Guatemala in Miami, Florida. Preparing for the Central American Nations Cup, Guatemala is fielding a team comprised of all domestic players that lack the experience the Colombians bring to the table. Recent results include back-to-back 3-1 losses to Paraguay and the United States. On... 

Sepp Blatter: It’s Not Too Late to Improve the Game and Your Reputation

Mr. Sepp Blatter,  I am going to cut right to the chase.  It is 2011 and it is pretty safe to say you have done the game of football more harm than good since you took charge of FIFA in 1998.  Luckily, the performances of players like Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Zidane, Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, Ryan Giggs and Xavi—just to name a few, have been able to overshadow... 

FC Porto: Their Run for European Glory

Every year in European football, the spotlight always falls on teams like Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.  One team that has not been getting enough attention is FC Porto.   Last week, the Dragões clinched the domestic league title by defeating their nemesis SL Benfica.   This is their seventh title in the past eleven years.... 

Colombia to Face Ecuador and Chile: International Friendly Preview

As Colombia looks to escape the doldrums of mediocrity, Los Cafeteros will go head to head against Ecuador this Saturday, only to face Chile just a few days later.   After losing 1-0 to Spain last month, Colombia will look to get on the offensive against Ecuador and escape from a bunkering style of play that Colombia has adopted over the past few years. On the other hand, Chile will be a more... 

Argentina to Face the USA National Team: International Friendly Preview

This July, the Argentine national team has the distinct honor of hosting the Copa América.  With that honor, comes a the pressure to win the tournament as Argentina has been runner up to Brazil in both 2004 and 2007.   To add to that pressure, Argentina has not won any international tournament since 1993 (excluding the Olympics).  For a country like Argentina, that is a tough... 

Brazil Goes to London to Face Scotland: International Friendly Preview

With three more international friendlies before the Copa América, Brazil will be heading to London to face Scotland this Sunday.   After two 1-0 defeats at the hands of France and Argentina, Brazil will aim to build some positive momentum before going to Argentina with the hopes of winning a third consecutive Copa América.   For those who did not watch either match,... 

Nasri, Walcott, Pato and More: Players Who Were Snubbed From The World Cup

Remember when all the World Cup rosters were announced?  Several players were omitted for a multitude of reasons.  Raúl, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ronaldinho, Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Alexandre Pato, Samir Nasri, Anderson, Theo Walcott, Adam Johnson, João Moutinho and Karim Benzema are just a few of the big names that were excluded from their national teams last summer. Whether... 

Copa América 2011 Warm Up: Brazil, Argentina and Colombia To Face Europe’s Best

In less than four months, the Copa América will kick off in Argentina.  Sergio Batista’s Argentina are in a tough situation where they need to win a trophy, hence the use of an experienced team.  Mano Menezes’ Brazil will continue to test many new faces as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup.  Last, we have Hernán Darío Gómez’s Colombia,... 

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