-
2014 World Cup – Quarterfinals Predictions (Argentina vs Belgium, Netherlands vs Costa Rica)
Day 2 of the quarterfinals in the 2014 sets up the second semifinal match. We begin with Argentina and Lionel Messi facing Belgium in Brasilia while the late match gives us the Netherlands, favored to beat Costa Rica on the pitch in Salvador.
-
2014 World Cup – Quarterfinals Predictions (France vs Germany, Brazil vs Colombia)
First day of the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals with the two arguably bigger matches. It starts off with France facing Germany at the Estadio Maracana, and continues with Brazil playing against Colombia at the Castelao in Fortaleza.
-
2014 World Cup Quarterfinals – Who’s Playing & What to Expect
Two days of rest for us and the players, but the 2014 World Cup needs to resume with the quarterfinals waiting just around the corner: France against Germany, Brazil facing Colombia. A day later it’ll be with an Americas vs Europe flavor, as Argentina take on Belgium and the Netherlands facing Costa Rica. Four world […]
-
17 Best Gifs of the 2014 World Cup Knockout Stage
An excellent way of summarizing the biggest moments we had in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 and the eight matches is simply giving you the best gifs from these matches.
-
2014 World Cup – Round of 16 Results & Quarterfinals Teams
All eight teams that won their groups also made it into the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, with four Europeans (Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium), three South Americans (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia) and one team from Central America, Costa Rica.
-
Lionel Messi & Angel di Maria Save Argentina in the World Cup Against Switzerland
A terrible match for 117 minutes, but Argentina move on to the quarterfinals. One brilliant dribble from Lionel Messi, one accurate touch and finish from Angel di Maria, one goal that beats Diego Benaglio and gives the Argentinians a 1-0 win over Switzerland, who missed a huge opportunity in the 120 minute, hitting the post from point blank.
-
2014 World Cup – Round of 16 Predictions (Argentina vs Switzerland, Belgium vs United States)
The fourth and final day of the round of 16 is upon us, as Argentina with Lionel Messi will take on Switzerland while the slightly disappointing Belgium side will be facing the United States later on to wrap up the first knockout stage of the 2014 World Cup.
-
Penalty Shootouts Turn Goalkeepers Into National Heroes
The rules of a penalty shootout are simple: It’s all about the kicker. The goalkeeper can only gain something from it if he makes a save. He can’t lose if he concedes. National heroes are born from these moments. Suddenly, Brazil remembered just how important Julio Cesar is. Costa Rica introduced Keylor Navas to the world.
-
You Should Have Heard of James Rodriguez Before the World Cup
This isn’t the case of a star born from nothing in the World Cup. James Rodriguez has been one of the best players for Porto and Monaco over the last three years. The fact that most casual World Cup and football fans don’t follow those leagues doesn’t mean he wasn’t any good prior to that.
-
Netherlands & Arjen Robben Know it Pays Off to Dive & Cheat
It pays off to try and cheat in football matches. It doesn’t mean that Rafa Marquez didn’t foul Arjen Robben in that highly controversial decision deep into injury time that won the match for the Netherlands against Mexico. What it does mean that if you want to do well in the World Cup, having someone who isn’t shy of diving and attempting to cheat on the team doesn’t hurt.