Landon Donovan’s Top 10 Moments as He Announces His Retirement Plans

For a generation of football fans in the United States, Landon Donovan has represented the maturation process of both his country’s national team and Major League Soccer. With that in mind, it is only natural that his retirement plans—announced via Facebook and confirmed by the Los Angeles Galaxy—are accompanied by mixed emotions, at once sadness and gratitude. Since his time... 

Ranking the Top 10 Leagues by World Cup Performance

When the 2014 World Cup All Star team was announced, it was not surprising that the Bundesliga claimed more than half of the 11 spots on offer. Second—the only other division with more than one spot—was France’s Ligue 1 with two. Then came England’s Premier League, Portugal’s Primeira Liga and the Netherlands’ Eredivisie. Spain—widely regarded as one of the... 

20 Players Whose Transfer Value Dropped on World Cup Performance

Imagine if the David Luiz transfer had been conducted after the World Cup rather than before. In early June, the £50 million paid to Chelsea by Paris Saint-Germain was still an eyebrow-raiser, but by the time Brazil had lost to the Netherlands in the third-place play-off it seemed nothing short of outrageous. Hindsight, huh? Thankfully, a good many clubs will have waited until after the tournament... 

10 Best Saves of 2014 World Cup

Goalkeepers were among the brightest stars at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and their heroics resulted in some of the most compelling storylines of the competition. Whether making highlight-reel saves from open play, leaping to tip goal-bound free-kicks over the crossbar or putting their team into the next round on penalties, they played meaningful parts in memorable results and even stole the odd match... 

6 Players Brazil Should Turn to Following 2014 World Cup Collapse

It’s unlikely that Fred will be wearing the canary strip of the Brazilian national team anytime again soon, if ever. The 30-year-old Fluminense forward was roundly booed upon his withdrawal against Germany in Brazil’s 7-1 semi-final defeat on Tuesday, and he was an unused substitute in Saturday’s third-place match in Brasilia. In other words, he is one of the scapegoats for what was... 

Brazil’s World Cup Collapse Down to Technical, Tactical and Mental Shortcomings

Brazil’s World Cup collapse was as monumental as it was unforeseen. At the final whistle in Belo Horizonte, even the Germany players were astonished as to the magnitude of the 7-1 scoreline. “Of course, you couldn’t expect that,” remarked Thomas Mueller to ZDF, via Goal. “That shows how different games can be. Brazil played differently than defensive teams and we took... 

World Cup 2014: Winners and Losers from Brazil vs. Germany Semi-Final

It was unexpected in its arrival, horrific in its unraveling. On Tuesday at Estadio Mineirao, Germany inflicted a record defeat upon host nation Brazil, winning 7-1 at the semi-final stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. First, it was Thomas Mueller scoring from a corner kick; then the floodgates opened. By the time the Blitzkrieg of Belo Horizonte was complete, five German players had found the back of... 

Surprise Package Costa Rica Provided Thrills and a Bit of Panic

Costa Rica were the surprise package of the 2014 World Cup. They also threatened to upset the applecart. Only once in tournament history had a CONCACAF nation progressed into the semi-final round before the Ticos nearly replicated the feat on Saturday. And that was back in 1930—when all the United States had to do was beat Belgium and Paraguay before being thumped by Argentina. Costa Rica’s... 

World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 24 with Messi, Robben and Navas

Day 24 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured a pair of cagey quarter-finals, some standout goalkeeping and the end of an extended goalscoring slump. In Brasilia, Gonzalo Higuain finally found the back of the net as Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha. In Salvador, the Netherlands required penalties to see off Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova. There were other key performances... 

Neymar Injury Debilitating to Brazil’s World Cup Chances

There is a special relationship between Neymar and Brazil. In the 22-year-old, the world’s most passionate football nation sees itself, perhaps not as it is, but as it wants to be seen. Neymar is an idyllic figure—successful, good-looking, rich. But he also encapsulates the intensity and emotion of his homeland. You can see it on his face when the national anthem is sung, or when he breaks... 

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