Jurgen Klinsmann Comments on Level of Play for American Players

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team surprised many when it advanced to the knockout stage at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but head coach Jurgen Klinsmann believes there has been a lack of progress since then. According to Brian Straus of Sports Illustrated (h/t U.S. Soccer), Klinsmann is looking for more consistency and an overall higher level of play out of American players... 

US Formula 1 Grand Prix 2014: Results, Times for Practice and Qualifying

Nico Rosberg will start Sunday’s US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, from pole position. Beating teammate Lewis Hamilton by a wide margin in the final qualifying session, the German dealt out a psychological blow with the title race winding down. Just three races are left on the calendar, and with the top contenders for the world title separated by a mere 17 points,... 

Carlos Tevez and the Returning Argentina Players Looking to Prove a Point

Argentina’s preparations for the 2015 Copa America in Chile continue. Having taken on Brazil and Hong Kong in a short Asian tour during October, England will be the next port of call for the globe-trotting Albiceleste. A clash against Croatia in London is followed by a meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in his former stamping ground of Old Trafford.  There are plenty of familiar... 

Bold Prediction for the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final a Year Away

The 2015 Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham is exactly a year away. My prediction is for an England–New Zealand final. This is based on how the draw will pan out and England’s home advantage. England, at home, should beat Wales and probably Australia in the tough Pool A. Being in the hardest group has distinct advantages for the team who tops it, with the reward of a favourable knockout... 

Formula One’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Paddock News from 2014 US Grand Prix

With the 2014 United States Grand Prix just days away, Fernando Alonso continues to run rings around anyone trying to find out what his plans are for 2015. All he’ll say is that people will, apparently, be very excited when he finally makes his revelation. Marcus Ericsson’s 2015 plans are also uncertain, but reports have surfaced linking him (and his $20 million annual backing) with Sauber.... 

Sole Neymar Nomination for Ballon D’Or Is Worrying Trend for Brazil

When the nominations were announced for the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or earlier this week, most of the attention justifiably focused on which players could potentially break the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi stranglehold on the award. Such candidates were few and far between. Others, meanwhile, focused on which stars had failed to earn inclusion, whether it be Arturo Vidal, Luka Modric or, most controversially,... 

United States vs. New Zealand: Storylines to Follow in Chicago International

The Windy City of Chicago plays host to a rare visit by the All Blacks to the United States when they take on the US Eagles this weekend. Steve Hansen’s men have a month of more pressing engagements awaiting them in Europe, but the fixture is a chance for rugby’s profile in the States to grow and is a vital test for the American players ahead of next year’s World Cup. Let’s... 

Dunga Has New Options to Ponder in Brazil Attack for Turkey and Austria Games

The experiment can continue. Following Dunga‘s announcement of his final Brazil squad for 2014, a wise decision to omit all home-based players from the list has meant a need for new faces. Perhaps under previous managers, scouring Europe rather than the Campeonato Brasileiro for Selecao talent would not have been regarded as the norm; indeed, when Dunga took Brazil to the 2010 World Cup just... 

We Remember: Marco Van Basten Scores Incredible Volley in Euro 1988 Final

As Dutch legend Marco Van Basten turns 50 today, we were reminded of this incredible goal that the striker scored in the Euro 1988 final. The ball was floated in from the left by Arnold Muhren but despite the seemingly impossible angle Van Basten simply smashed the ball in on the volley. Considering the stage—the Dutch went on to win the match 2-0 and claim their only major international title—it... 

Mattia Perin Makes His Case to Be Considered Gigi Buffon’s Heir

Mattia Perin will never forget his 20th birthday. That was the day when he spoke to Gigi Buffon, his goalkeeping hero, for the very first time. Sadly, the circumstances were not quite what Perin had been hoping for. He had just endured one of the worst afternoons of his young career, conceding six times as his Pescara team was routed by Buffon’s Juventus. Although hardly the chief culprit in... 

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