Uruguay vs Netherlands: World Cup Semi-Final, Open Thread
Uruguay vs Netherlands. Before the World Cup started, few people would have predicted that you would see these two teams in the semi-finals. But both teams deserve to be there. Netherlands after beating Brazil. Uruguay after overcoming the odds to …
Spain v Paraguay, World Cup 2010: Open Thread
Out of all of the quarter-finals this weekend, Spain against Paraguay is probably the one that soccer aficionados are considering the easiest match-up of the bunch. The vast majority of people consider that Spain will cruise to victory in this …
Germany Scores Best Goal of the 2010 World Cup: Video
Who would have expected Germany to score the best goal of the 2010 World Cup so far? Plus, they scored it in such a way that it looked like a goal reminiscent of a Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi highlight …
Germany v Argentina, World Cup 2010: Open Thread
Today’s match-up between Germany and Argentina isn’t simply a World Cup soccer match. It’s also part of the Diego Maradona “show,” where we get a chance to watch this magnetic character to see what he’ll do next either on or …
Ghana, a World Cup Love Story
When Ghana lost on penalties today to Uruguay, my eyes welled up with tears. Over the course of the 120 minutes, my heart went out to Ghana. This was an African side which personified everything that is beautiful about the …
Uruguay v Ghana, World Cup 2010: Open Thread
Today’s game between Uruguay and Ghana is an important one for many reasons. For one, it’s an unlikely quarter-final. Most pundits before the tournament wouldn’t have predicted either team to make it this far. But they have done so and …
Brazil 1-2 Netherlands: In Pictures
The Netherlands shocked the world Friday when they overcame an early goal by Brazil to beat the South American team 2-1 in regulation. Dutch supporters around the world will be partying long into the night. After Brazil scored the early goal …