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The ins and outs of the international football association; the most recent news and coverage in the FIFA universe.

The Resurrection: Serie A and Its Rebirth
For years now, all I have heard is how far superior the big three leagues of Europe are compared to the rest of the continent, specifically the Italian Serie A. I'm referring to the Barclays Premier League, La Liga, and the German Bundesliga. All the major US soccer outlets bang away about how these three leagues style of play is far and away better than Serie A. While I will concede that of the big three, the EPL is the best right now at being able to attract the huge names within the sport. It does make me wonder how good that is for the EPL as a whole due to the fact that many players who go there are then forced to sit on the bench who would otherwise star for another team in the very same league, La Liga/Bundesliga or the other leagues of Europe. Therefore, I will focus primarily on the EPL in relation to Serie A. Everyone is allowed their opinion. But this is why yours is wrong about Italian football. Let me take you back and show you how far Italian Serie A has come from a mere ten years ago. I will focus primarily on the current Top 6 within the league and hopefully reshape your definition of what makes a league a "great league."
By Sam Hazelwood7 years ago in Cleats
Croatia's Magical Run Ends In the Final
It's sad. Croatia, a tiny country with a population of 4.3 million making it to the World Cup Finals, only to lose. I was certainly rooting for Croatia and sad to see them defeated. Here is a recap of their magical run throughout the Fifa World Cup. It all started with a 2-0 win versus Nigeria, with Oghenekaro Etebo scoring an own goal and the captain Luka Modric scoring in the 71st minute to seal the victory. Their next game was against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Croatia came in swinging and completely destroyed Argentina 3-0. Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, and Ivan Rakitic all scored for the Croatian team. In their final group stage game against Iceland, once again, Croatia ended on top with a score of 2-1 with Milan Badelj and Ivan Perisic both scoring. And just like that, Croatia had won its group and was moving onto the knockout stage for the first time since 1998.
By Dan Root8 years ago in Cleats
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus!
In a move that could very well be the transfer of the summer, Juventus has snatched Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. After nine years, 16 trophies, and 451 goals, Ronaldo will go from wearing the crisp white of Madrid to the sterling black and white of Turin.
By Colin Chiakpo8 years ago in Cleats
Croatia: The Least Surprising Dark Horses of Russia 2018
Croatia’s 3-0 win over Argentina in their second World Cup group game may have come as a shock to many in the footballing world, but to those who have kept a keen eye on the recent performances, the scoreline would have been the perfect example of how well they can play.
By Patrick Hollis8 years ago in Cleats
Top 10 Kits from the FIFA World Cup in 2018
It doesn't get any bigger than the World Cup. With 32 countries competing for football dominance, it has become the biggest and most-watched sporting event in the world. Hundreds of millions of fans tune in every four years to see the best players battle it out and try to attain football's biggest and most elusive trophy. The best skills, goals, and most importantly, kits are on display for all to see.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
The History of FIFA Corruption
Disregarding the players and incredible fanbase for one second; all you're left with realistically is a multi-billion dollar corporation that heads the scheduling, maintenance, televising and governing body controlling one of the most profound and highly regarded sports organizations in the history of athletic entertainment. FIFA heartbreakingly went from first being an unrivaled televised athletics business and sports program, and devolved into a melting pot of improper tactics, bribery, negative transactions, and a multiplicity of corrupt ideals spanning a long line of history, which many have tried to ignore, or have gone to great lengths in disregarding. It's rather hampering on the beauty of soccer, as a sport, as is any scandal involving an intermingling of both business and policy. Sadly, FIFA is not new to scandalous behavior.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Cleats
FIFA World Cup 2018: Group A Preview. Top Story - December 2017.
Russia The hosts will be desperate to impress this summer, having failed to get past the group stages in their last four appearances in the World Cup. The furthest Russia have gone is to the Quarter-Finals, doing so three times, but have not matched this feat since 1970.
By Dom Hynes8 years ago in Cleats
Russia 2018 World Cup. Top Story - November 2017.
Every four years, the world turns its eyes to the world cup, a sports event that gathers 32 of the world's best soccer teams to compete against one another, leaving the last team standing the world champion. Soccer might not be super popular in the U.S., but in recent years it has been getting a lot more attention. Around the world, it's the most popular sport, especially in Europe and South America and there is always a big fuss when the world cup is approaching. In some countries, like Spain and Brazil, soccer is their culture and winning the world cup isn't just a sports event, it's a national accomplishment.
By Tiago Souza8 years ago in Cleats