Group H is the group of similarities. For starters, three of the four teams (Spain, Honduras and Chile) are Spanish-speaking countries. This means that both teams will be able to comprehend “yo mama” jokes, which may lead to more Zinedine Zidane-like headbutts. Another similarity is the fact that some of the most accomplished coaches are in this group. Spain is coached by … [Read more...] about World Cup Group H Preview: Should Spain be the favorite to win it all?
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World Cup Group F Preview: Can Italy defend their title?
For those who want to see fast-paced, high-flying action, look elsewhere, because Group F is made up of grind-it-out teams. Italy, the defending World Cup champs, have always been known for their defense and counter-attacking. Paraguay only scored 11 goals in their past 11 World Cup games. Slovakia is a team who looks to get an early lead and sit on it. That leaves us with New … [Read more...] about World Cup Group F Preview: Can Italy defend their title?
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?
Chicago Fire Hosting Viewing Party For U.S. World Cup Game
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that the club will host a viewing party at the popular River North bar, Bull & Bear when the United States kick off their World Cup play against England on Saturday, June 12 at 1:30 PM CT. Chicago Fire players Andrew Dykstra and Kwame Watson-Siriboe will attend the event in support of the United States’ World Cup effort. … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Hosting Viewing Party For U.S. World Cup Game
World Cup Group B Preview
If I could pick between: seeing the Chicago Cubs win the World Series before I die or never seeing Argentina's coach Diego Maradona naked, I would choose the latter. I think I would rather go to a Justin Bieber concert by myself than see that. Earlier this month, Maradona claimed that he would go streaking through the streets of Buenos Aries if Argentina won the World Cup. … [Read more...] about World Cup Group B Preview