Category Archives: Confederations Cup
Soccer gets the Colbert Bump
Last night on the very excellent Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert discussed whether or not it was time for the US to embrace soccer. Click through the first two segments and get to the third (4:47) and fourth segments. Anyone know … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Close only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades
The saddest part about today’s Confederations Cup final, which finished 3-2 in Brazil’s favor, is that the US should have won the game. They got the breaks – Kaká’s header was clearly a goal on replay – and they were … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Now I know why Keanu says “Whoa”
The shock defeat of Spain by the US, 2-0 on 24 June 2009. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: One in a million
An analysis of how the US made it to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. Where they will be destroyed by Spain. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Italy v. Brazil preview
A preview of the Italy-Brazil Confederations Cup match to be played 21 June 2009. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Spain sets new world record
Spain sets a new record for unbeaten matches in a row. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Your reputation precedes you
A team’s or a player’s reputation is important and helps determine the match’s outcome. This is a brief analysis of that idea. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: No alarms and no surprises
Confederations Cup action and analysis from 17 June 2009. Continue reading
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Hating Rossi is pointless
I’m talking to you, US fans. Those of you who have spewn venom at him, especially in light of his brace against the US yesterday, are crying over milk that has been spilled for 9 years. And it’s time for … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: What the hell just happened?
I am, of course, talking about this: Brazil 4-3 Egypt. What the hell? I can appreciate that Egypt is an underrated team, especially by me. I had them firmly in the underdog category a couple of days ago. But they … Continue reading
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