Spain vs. France: Tiki-Taka Masters Lull France out of Euro 2012 Quarterfinals

The countdown to the showdown rolls on, the inevitable remains safely inescapable and Europe’s tiki-taka overlords stay seated atop the continental throne for at least one weekend more. Ho hum? Maybe so, but for a team chasing unprecedented success, there’s nothing boring about winning. Granted, it was hardly a hair-raising spectacle, this latest dish of death and dismemberment by means... 

England vs. Ukraine: 6 Things We Learned About England’s Euro 2012 Chances

As the controversy rages, the Three Lions fight on. England defeated Ukraine 1-0 on Tuesday in both teams’ Group D finale at Euro 2012. Wayne Rooney scored the winner in the second half of his first match back in the lineup following a two-match suspension. But that’s not what anyone will want to talk about. After England 1, Ukraine 0, world football will endure yet another goal-line-technology... 

Tony Meola Exclusive: Former USMNT Keeper Talks Hall of Fame, MLS, Bryce Harper

Ten minutes are all Tony Meola will have to sum up a memorable 20 years in professional soccer. Meola, a veteran of three World Cups and 2000 Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player, will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Wednesday. And when he gives his acceptance speech, he’ll have only 10 minutes to thank everybody. Thankfully, Meola spent a little more time speaking with... 

USA vs. Brazil: Live Score, Analysis, Recap

With the Scotch on the rocks, it’s time to tackle Brazil. Fresh off the 5-1 whipping of Scotland on Saturday, the United States men’s national team is set to host Brazil on Wednesday at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The match is the second of the so-called five-game tournament currently under way for the U.S. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann has said this stretch—which includes two 2014 World... 

USA vs. Brazil: 6 Key Battles to Watch

The United States will host Brazil in an international friendly Wednesday night and both teams are coming off impressive performances over the weekend. The U.S. routed Scotland 5-1 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. and Brazil beat Euro 2012 qualifier Denmark 3-1 the same day in Hamburg, Germany. That means both teams will have momentum for Wednesday’s friendly. With that in mind, here are six... 

World Football Strange but True: Serbian Sent Home for Refusing to Sing Anthem

New rule for Serbian footballers: Sing the national anthem, or take your homeland-disrespectin’ heinie home. That’s what 20-year-old Fiorentina midfielder and Serbian international Adem Ljajic learned over the weekend. Ljajic, who has a history of questionable conduct, declined to sing his country’s national anthem during a recent friendly. Now he’s off the team. No joke. Here’s... 

USA vs. Scotland: Live Score, Analysis, Recap

International friendly: United States vs. Scotland Final score: USA 5, Scotland 1 Goals USA: Landon Donovan (3′, 60′, 65′); Michael Bradley (11′); Jermaine Jones (70′) Scotland: Geoff Cameron (own goal, 15′) NOTE: If you’re having trouble seeing embedded Tweets, reload your browser.   Follow @MikeCummings37 Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

International Friendlies: 5 Questions for Biggest Games This Weekend

This weekend’s international friendlies are ultimately meaningless, but they don’t have to be pointless. International football teams will face off in friendly matches around the globe this weekend, and while the matches won’t have any bearing on any major tournaments, several could prove instructive for fans, players and media. Here are five such games and the important questions... 

Euro 2012: Predicting Every Game in Group A

Who will advance from Euro 2012‘s Group A? Glad you asked. As the countdown to Euro 2012 reaches its final days, pundits everywhere will be predicting it all, from the group stage to the knockout stages to the final itself. Today here at B/R, we’ve predicted every Group A match for you, complete with scores and scorers—and what it will mean in the bigger picture. Ready? Thought so.... 

England Names Euro 2012 Squad: Hodgson Goes Conservative, Gerrard Earns Armband

With England these days, it always seems to be a matter of “but.” England have had a new manager for two weeks, but only now do they have a new captain. Twenty-three players are heading to Euro 2012, but the squad still needs work. A couple fresh faces promise faith in the future, but there’s still room on the roster for old hands coasting on past glories. And this summer the Three... 

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