It wasn't always the beautiful game, but the best team came out victorious as Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 Sunday to win its first ever World Cup trophy. Andres Iniesta got the crucial goal for the Spanish in extra time, just four minutes away from a penalty shootout. The midfielder smashed home a close range half-volley after being put through by Cesc Fabregas- it was … [Read more...] about Spain Wins Their First World Cup Ever; Plus Post-World Cup Awards
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World Cup Quarterfinals Preview
With only 8 teams left in the World Cup, it is only fitting that I give you a few random lists of top 8’s. Eight Reasons to keep watching the World Cup post-USA: From here on out there are no longer any lopsided match-ups. Any team is capable of winning it all at this point. Make sure to call off of work for Germany vs. Argentina on July 3 at 10 a.m. (ET). This game is … [Read more...] about World Cup Quarterfinals Preview
World Cup Group D Preview: Same old, same old from the Germans?
Germany Overview: Germany is to soccer as Michigan State is to college basketball. They are the kings of consistency. It seems like every World Cup there are question marks with Germany, but they do nothing but prove people wrong. They made it to the final in the ’02 World Cup and lost to eventual champions, Italy, in ’06. More recently, they finished runner-up to Spain at … [Read more...] about World Cup Group D Preview: Same old, same old from the Germans?