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Greek National Team: Claudio Ranieri Begone

After the horrific loss against the Faroe Islands in Athens, the president of the football federation of Greece (EPO), Giorgos Sarris, has decided to give Claudio Ranieri the sack and send him back to Italy. It's only been ten years since the Greeks...

Watching the World Cup in the USA

One interesting fact that was barely mentioned in this FIFA World Cup is the conjoining of all soccer fans from all over the world that appeared in the stadium's stands. We've never really witnessed any incidents of violence in World...

Who is 'Super Mario' Gotze? (He Just Handed Germany the 2014 World Cup)

This man has just handed the FIFA World Cup trophy to Germany with one of the most beautiful shots we've seen in a World Cup final, when in the 113th minute of the match vs Argentina he gave the...

2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs Germany Analysis

Germany wins the World Cup With a wonderful cross that came of his chest, Götze scored the most important goal in his life and has given Germany their 4th World Cup trophy and first since 1990. It was in the 112th minute of...

Germany Wins 2014 World Cup; Defeats Argentina 1-0 in Final

A goal by Mario Götze at 113' made Germany the 2014 World Cup Champion during the final match against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With two quick touches, Mario Götze ended Germany's...

World Cup Final: Argentina vs Germany Live; First Half Summary; Score

The World Cup final between Argentina and Germany is still level at 0-0 after the first half in Maracana, Brazil. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neither Germany nor Argentina was able to get a goal in the first-half of the...

World Cup: Semifinal Results (The Final, The Consolation Match, Dates, Top Scorers)

The time for the much anticipated 2014 FIFA World Cup Final has arrived. Germany will face Argentina on July 13th at 4pm EST in the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in a repeat of the 1986 and 1990 finals. ARGENTINA...

World Cup: Argentina Beats The Netherlands to Face Germany in Final

Argentina off to the Final Romero's saves in the penalty kick shootout, Mascherano tackles and overall performance and Lavezzi's few but crucial attacking runs, where the reasons Messi and his crew are heading to the FIFA 2014 World Cup final....

World Cup: Quarterfinal Results & Semifinal Matches (Standings, Dates, Top Scorers, Preview)

After The Netherlands beat Costa Rica, here is a complete guide for the 2014 World Cup Semifinals: Quarterfinals results, final standings, top scorers, dates, match previews.  As in every previous World Cup, all surprise teams collapse and only the almighty...