Italy vs. Uruguay: La Celeste Need Win to Build Momentum Toward 2014 World Cup

If Uruguay are going to come out of their coma in time for the 2014 World Cup, they need to start by upending Italy in the Confederations Cup third-place match. Oscar Tabarez‘s side has looked a little better in the tournament so far, but Uruguay’s performances in the group stage will have done little to allay the fears of supporters. This is still a stilted team that hasn’t moved... 

Spain vs. Italy: Key Storylines to Watch in 2013 Confederations Cup Semifinal

European giants collide on Thursday when Italy and Spain meet in the semifinal of the 2013 Confederations Cup. These two sides are very familiar with each other, given their history at international tournaments, and last met competitively at the 2012 European Championships. Spain got here by finishing with nine points and first place in Group B. Italy lost their last match to Brazil, thus finishing... 

Brazil vs. Uruguay: Stars Who Need to Have the Biggest Performances

If you aren’t excited by the Brazil vs. Uruguay semifinal at the 2013 Confederations Cup, you aren’t a football fan. With Brazil exempt from World Cup qualification, fans have been deprived of seeing these two sides face off in meaningful matches for quite awhile now. The stars will be out for both managers who will be playing full-strength sides in order to build positive momentum toward... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Schedule: TV and Live Stream Info for Semifinals

If the semifinals of the 2013 Confederations Cup are anything like the group stage, then fans are in for some great football. One of the biggest complaints about international football is that the tournaments are all boring and never live up to the hype. Teams are under so much pressure that they usually sit back and try to avoid any sort of risk. That hasn’t happened in the Confederations Cup.... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Power Ranking the 4 Remaining Teams

And then there were four. Semifinal play at the 2013 Confederations Cup begins Wednesday, and it looks like two teams have distanced themselves as favorites to advance. Although not considered a major tournament by any stretch, the Confederations Cup has provided some entertaining football and given fans their fix after the club seasons have ended. Now, the fat has been trimmed as Japan, Mexico, Nigeria... 

USA vs. France: Score and Recap for FIFA U-20 World Cup Match

The United States drew, 1-1, with France in their FIFA Under-20 World Cup match on Monday. Tab Ramos was looking for a response from his team after it was thrashed, 4-1, by Spain. In the first half against France, the United States were much better defensively. They didn’t allow France to get a lot of great chances on goal. The biggest problems were up in the attack. The United States had chances... 

Brazil vs. Uruguay: Selecao Will Easily Advance to 2013 Confederations Cup Final

If the Confederations Cup is a sign of things to come for Brazil, then the country will be holding a second Carnival in 2014 after the Selecao lift the World Cup. Brazil have looked very strong in their three group matches at the tournament, winning them all by a combined score of 9-2. Group A looked to be very competitive, but the Selecao were the only team to finish with a positive goal differential. Granted,... 

Mexico vs. Greece: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview for FIFA U-20 Match

Mexico and Greece begin their treks at the 2013 Under-20 World Cup with what should be an intriguing matchup. Both countries will be looking to finish at the top of Group D. The group also includes Mali and Paraguay, so it’s definitely up for grabs. With only three matches in the group stage, teams won’t want to be starting off with a loss. It only makes things that much tougher in the... 

Topshelf Open 2013: Players Who Will Carry Positive Momentum into Wimbledon

Jeremy Chardy probably won’t be a part of Wimbledon very long but he at least did himself some favors at the 2013 Topshelf Open. The 27th-ranked player in the world made it to the quarterfinals before being knocked out by No. 2 Stanislas Wawrinka. Although Chardy lost in straight sets, he made it very close, losing the first set 6-4 and the second 7-6 (7-2 in the tiebreaker). The Topshelf Open... 

Diego Forlan’s Goal Against Nigeria Shows He Is Still a Key Player for Uruguay

With one swing of his left boot, Diego Forlan demonstrated exactly what he can still provide for Uruguay. The 34-year-old striker was the engine behind Uruguay finishing fourth at the 2010 World Cup and then winning the 2011 Copa America. After that win, it looked like La Celeste would become a serious threat for the 2014 World Cup. Instead, they’re struggling to qualify from their group in CONMEBOL. Much... 

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