Tag: 2014 World Cup

  • 2014 World Cup Qualifiers – Matchday 8 Predictions

    2014 World Cup Qualifiers – Matchday 8 Predictions

    The World Cup qualifiers continue as in most groups it’s not very hard to determine who will qualify from, especially in the UEFA matches. The United States hosting Mexico seems to be the biggest thing happening around the world, while Uruguay playing Colombia in the South American group should also provide fireworks.

  • 2014 World Cup – How to Get Tickets at a Decent Price

    We’re only 10 months away from the launch of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which means that FIFA have finally opened up the ticket sale for the event, and now will begin a long process of a random draw and later a first come, first serve for those trying to get entry to the biggest sporting event in the world.

  • Lionel Messi – A Birthday Boy With Only One Thing Left to Get

    Lionel Messi – A Birthday Boy With Only One Thing Left to Get

    As Lionel Messi turns 26, and from a Peter-Panish forever child he becomes, in front of out eyes, an actual adult, once again the only thing missing from his incredible long list of achievements pops to mind – winning the World Cup with Argentina, so the argument over the best footballer of all time might finally be decided.

  • Lionel Messi, Now Officially Greater Than Diego Maradona

    Lionel Messi, Now Officially Greater Than Diego Maradona

    At least when it comes to goal scoring for the national team, Lionel Messi had Diego Maradona beat, although there’s no other reason to be really impressed with a hat trick in a friendly match for Argentina against Guatemala. But for those looking for every possibly line of comparison between the two, moments like these are pure gold.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal Almost Lose to Israel

    Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal Almost Lose to Israel

    With Cristiano Ronaldo having one of his worst performances in recent memory and being two goals down with 20 minutes to go, Portugal are probably semi-pleased to leave Israel with a draw, without too much damage to their chances of finishing second in their World Cup qualifying group, which is hard to see how it won’t fall to Russia when it’s all said and done.

  • Transfer Rumors 2013 – Neymar Isn’t Going to Europe Soon

    Transfer Rumors 2013 – Neymar Isn’t Going to Europe Soon

    You never know who to believe, and what. Some say that Neymar isn’t staying in Brazil for long, and that he’ll be landing at the Camp Nou, beginning his Barcelona career very soon. While not forgetting that Chelsea and Real Madrid are also interested in the player, there are quite a few that suggest he’ll be staying with Santos even after the 2014 World Cup.

  • The New Brazil Kit for the 2014 World Cup

    The New Brazil Kit for the 2014 World Cup

    There’s no way Brazil will be holding a World Cup for the first time in more than 60 years and not have a new kit design in honor of the occasion.

  • World Cup – Qualifying Match Day 4 Predictions

    World Cup – Qualifying Match Day 4 Predictions

    Sometimes, qualifying tournaments bring together two huge teams in the same group, as is the case with Spain hosting France in the big match for group I, while Germany and Sweden (Group C) have a big 1-2 match of their own, overshadowing the rest of the teams with them.

  • World Cup Qualifying – Game Day 3 Predictions

    World Cup Qualifying – Game Day 3 Predictions

    The third round of group stage qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup will feature a few interesting matches between sides in direct contention for the top two spots – Belgium playing in Serbia, Denmark in Bulgaria, Ireland hosting Germany, Turkey playing Romania and Russia playing Portugal. England host San Marino in a predicted breezer while Spain travel to Belarus.

  • 2014 World Cup Qualifiers – Game Day 2 Results

    2014 World Cup Qualifiers – Game Day 2 Results

    A busy day with plenty of goals but only one real surprise, as England made their first mess of the campaign by failing to beat Ukraine at home, while the European champions Spain needed a late goal to win in Georgia; Italy struggled but won against Malta and Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t score as Portugal beat Azerbaijan.