Category Archives: World Cup
Between Messi and immortality, a world of pain
As the undisputed king of football, Leo Messi has already secured his place in the game’s history. La Liga champion? Check. Copa del Rey winner? Check. Champions League winner? Check. European Footballer of the Year? Been there. FIFA World Player … Continue reading
Filed under South America, World Cup
Inter Tinkers with their Manager… Again
It took five matches for Internazionale to fire Gian Piero Gasperini… the fifth manager to leave the club in three years. But only in the world of sport does a organization hire its leaders from a steady pool of failures. … Continue reading
Filed under Champions League, Copa America, Serie A, World Cup
Groan When You’re Winning
I’d like to put forth a very philosophical question that is almost Talmudic in the asking of it: Is it right to criticize your team when it is winning? I cheer for England. I cheer for Canada. I cheer for … Continue reading
Filed under Euro 2012, Premier League, World Cup
Ooh Aah Ca-na-da!
Ian Harrison writes his weekly Toro column on Canada kicking off its World Cup Qualification campaign. Fans of the Red & White should take it to heart, especially after tonight’s 4-1 win over St. Lucia.
The Weekend 10: Things Get Dioufy
1) West Ham Bad Decision #1: There’s a prevalent theory that Wayne Bridge is terrible when playing on good teams… but great when he plays on mediocre team. That theory was rubbished on Saturday. Best 90-thousand pounds/week they ever spent… … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, MLS, World Cup
At The Rails on the Telly
At The Rails’ Ian Harrison gives us his break-down of the winning World Cup bids on Canadian Television’s News Channel. Ooh, ‘e’s an ‘andsome lad…
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FIFA foes fume over World Cup choices
Two new frontiers of football were opened today, when FIFA announced the sites of its 2018 and 2022 World Cups: Russia and Qatar, respectively. FIFA officials say they are following the same philosophy that gave South Africa and Brazil a kick at … Continue reading
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Capello’s Dilemma
Fabio Capello announced his team selection on Saturday, his version of England Redux for this week’s friendly against Hungary that no one seems to want. The thinking was the game would prove to be cathartic for players, fans and the … Continue reading
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