Archive for the ‘FIFA’ Category

My South Africa story

PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.

July 9, 2010 Africa, Culture, FIFA, Fan Culture, Featured, International, U.S. National Teams, USWNT, World Cup - International, World Cup -- U.S. 0 Comments

Nigerian national team suspended

The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has suspended the national soccer team for two years as punishment for their dismal performance.

June 30, 2010 Africa, FIFA, International, World Cup - International 0 Comments

Altidore to Dempsey… saved! DONOVAN!!!

The Americans needed all 90 minutes and then some to knock off Algeria and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup. They also needed their best player to come through on the biggest stage.

June 23, 2010 FIFA, Featured, World Cup -- U.S. 2 Comments

World Cup managers forgot their knives

So many ties and 1-0 wins in the 2010 World Cup… why won’t anyone go for that second goal?

June 15, 2010 FIFA, UEFA, UEFA Champions League 2 Comments

What can Mexico tell us about England?

The Mexico-England game can give us some hope of defeating the English at the World Cup.

May 25, 2010 Europe, FIFA, Featured, International, U.S. National Teams, World Cup - International 5 Comments

FIFA releases World Cup roster info

FIFA announces World Cup roster release schedule. Mark June 4 on your calendar.

May 7, 2010 FIFA, World Cup - International 0 Comments

Henry escapes FIFA sanctions

Thierry Henry will not be punished for the handball that FIFA President Sepp Blatter called “blatant unfair play.” The FIFA disciplinary committee acknowledged today that it could not retroactively punish a player for an infringement that is not covered in FIFA rules.
While a handball to deny a goal is considered a “serious infringement” as defined [...]

January 18, 2010 FIFA, World Cup - International 1 Comment

Goal of the Year

Goal of the year has been awarded to Christiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese player currently at Real Madrid. His Champions League goal against Porto was deemed “Goal of the Year” giving him the yearly FIFA Puskás Award amongst several brilliant goals.
Top Ten (from previous post)

December 23, 2009 FIFA, Real Madrid 0 Comments

Barcelona wins, but South Americans shine

Soccer and snow – not so good together. So I’m stuck indoors today, watching a brilliant display by Barcelona as it comes from behind to defeat Estudiantes de la Plata in the FIFA Club World Cup.
It was one thing to see Pedro score the equalizer in the 89th minute on a header that just barely [...]

December 19, 2009 Argentina, Barcelona, FIFA, La Liga, South America 0 Comments

FIFA Puskás Award – 2009

Voting is closed… so who will win the 2009 FIFA Puskás Award?
A look at the top ten:

December 18, 2009 FIFA 0 Comments
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