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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: December 13, 2012
It is astonishing that in 2012 there are still those who question whether women have any place in world soccer. It is not merely a question of the objective quality of the women’s game. Arguments about men’s innate physical superiority in strength and speed seem bound to endure—though whether those factors necessarily make for “better” soccer remains open to...
Published: August 11, 2012
The men’s 2012 Olympic soccer final between Brazil and Mexico was guaranteed to crown a first-time champion—but it was the underdogs who prevailed to win gold. Mexico struck a shocking blow against the heavily favoured Brazilians with a first-minute goal and ultimately held on to win 2-1. Brazil had long targeted London 2012 as the opportunity not just to add that elusive Olympic...
Published: August 7, 2012
After an epic extra-time win over Canada and a frantic, nail-biting finish against France, the USA and Japan are set to contest the London 2012 women’s soccer final in a rematch of last year’s Women’s World Cup. Here, by position, are the expected lineups for both teams as they go for the gold on August 9. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: August 4, 2012
The Brazilian soccer team have their sights set on Olympic gold. And in true samba football tradition, they are led from the front. When Mano Menezes was appointed as Brazil’s national team coach, his mandate was clear—to win, and win in style, restoring attacking flair to a side many felt had become overly defensive under previous boss Dunga. The jury is still out on Menezes....
Published: July 19, 2012
Brazil has never won Olympic gold in soccer. It remains the last major tournament the Samba Kings have yet to conquer. A young, dynamic team and ambitious coach hope to change that at London 2012. This summer Olympics is both a practice run and testing ground for the team that will bear an enormous weight of expectation when Brazil hosts the World Cup in 2014. With that in mind, senior...