U.S. Soccer Needs to Fire Jurgen Klinsmann After Disastrous Start to Hex

The United States men’s national team have officially hit rock bottom. After Tuesday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Costa Rica, the Yanks sit dead last with zero points in the Hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The loss that saw a lackluster effort from everyone wearing an American kit—and every member of the technical staff sitting on the bench—helped the Yanks usher in yet another new low under coach Jurgen Klinsmann. For the first time in history, the USMNT are pointless after two Hex matches, per ESPN’s Paul Carr: We’ve gotten used to seeing the... 

Shot Analysis of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo: a man whose powers are on the wane, who has struggled for form this season and who, despite signing a new long-term contract with Real Madrid recently, is increasingly looking like age is catching up with him. Or so the popular narrative of the early part of this season would have people believe, especially when Los Blancos went on a four-game winless streak with Ronaldo scoring only once in that period. But the truth is somewhat different: a misfiring forward in a team that has struggled for consistency within its playing style this season, yes, but only by his own absurdly... 

Panama vs. Mexico: World Cup 2018 Qualifying Live Stream, Preview

Mexico travel to Panama for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Tuesday. El Tri are level on points with their opponents and Costa Rica, all of whom are on three points at the top of the CONCACAF standings. Mexico are coming off a significant win, earning three points with a rare win over USA. Veteran centre-back Rafael Marquez got a late winner for El Tri to confirm a 2-1 victory Friday and snap the supposed “Dos a Cero” curse. Meanwhile, Panama secured an impressive 1-0 win away to Honduras. The home side would usually be underdogs,... 

Peru vs. Brazil: World Cup 2018 Qualifying Live Stream, Preview

Peru host Brazil in FIFA World Cup qualification on Tuesday night, as the Selecao attempt to take their final steps towards Russia 2018. The Brazilians lead the CONMEBOL group after a five-match winning streak, but their hosts were the last team to defeat them. Brazil stand on 24 points after 11 qualification games, with Peru three points short of a play-off berth. A convincing victory could potentially see them leapfrog Argentina in the standings. Here is how you can watch the drama unfold:           Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15 Time: 9.15 p.m. ET/2.15 a.m. GMT (Wednesday) Venue:... 

Tim Howard Injury Update: USMNT Keeper to Undergo Groin Surgery, Miss 4 Months

United States national team goalkeeper Tim Howard will miss four months because he has to undergo surgery for a groin injury he suffered during Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Mexico, according to the Colorado Rapids, his MLS team. It will put his status for the United States’ next set of World Cup qualifiers in late March in jeopardy. Brad Guzan will be the USMNT’s No. 1 goalkeeper for Tuesday’s CONCACAF qualifying match against Costa Rica. Ethan Horvath and William Yarbrough should get consideration for the main backup role while Howard recovers. The 37-year-old Howard... 

Duncan Watmore Scores Sublime Chip for England Under-21s

Sunderland striker Duncan Watmore scored a goal Eric Cantona would have been proud of for England Under-21s against France on Monday night.  Leaving two opponents trailing in his wake with one magnificent touch, the Black Cats frontman executed an exquisite lob that left the French goalkeeper with no chance. David Moyes will be hoping Watmore can transfer his international form on to the domestic stage, as Sunderland look to climb off the foot of the Premier League table. [YouTube]  Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

San Marino Issue 10-Point Rebuttal to Thomas Muller’s Criticism of Germany Match

The San Marino football team have hit back after suggestions from Germany striker Thomas Muller that it is pointless for them to be involved in qualifying for major tournaments. After the world champions secured an 8-0 win over the minnows in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Friday, the Bayern Munich man said, per Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror: “I don’t understand the point of such uneven games like these, even moreso because of the crowded fixture list.” The comments angered San Marino director of communications Alan Gasperoni, and he has issued the following... 

Vitolo: Sevilla’s Action Man Becoming Bolter from the Pack for Lopetegui’s Spain

Julen Lopetegui had seen it before and had picked him precisely for it, and seeing it again on such a stage will have only reinforced it. Setting off in that slightly crouched way of his, body tense and legs pumping like pistons, Vitolo stormed toward goal as Pablo Sarabia glanced ahead. Sarabia‘s ball wasn’t perfect, but Vitolo‘s aggressive presence sent Sergi Roberto into a spin, allowing him to pounce on a ball spilling free, to charge on beyond Roberto and beyond Marc-Andre ter Stegen, too, heading for the corner flag in front of the rocking stands when it was all done.... 

USMNT Must Assure Themselves of a Point Against Costa Rica in Crucial Hex Match

History is not on the side of the United States men’s national team as they prepare for their second game of the Hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, against Costa Rica on Tuesday.  The Yanks are one of three teams sitting on zero points after their loss to Mexico in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday. A second consecutive loss to a fellow power in CONCACAF would put the USMNT in dire straits with eight matches remaining. In the five previous World Cup qualifying cycles, no team has advanced directly to the World Cup from the CONCACAF region after losing their first two matches in... 

Southgate Being Right Holds Mirror Up to Lack of Ambition in English Football

In the tunnel on Friday, Wayne Rooney hadn’t even had time to wipe the sweat from his brow when he delivered his verdict that Gareth Southgate was in “pole position.” In the press box, Henry Winter signed off his match report for the Times with: “The FA has to appoint him now.” In the studio, a consensus was struck between ITV pundits Lee Dixon, Ian Wright, Ryan Giggs and Ally McCoist. He’d done enough. That beating Scotland 3-0, Malta 2-0 and drawing with Slovenia has convinced the majority Southgate is the obvious choice for the England manager’s... 

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