Soccer is a team sport, but as is the case with other team sports, viewers and fans are looking for that single individual that sparks his or her team to greatness.The Euro 2016 has seen its slew of top stars really carrying their squads through the tough opening round and into the quarterfinals where the pressure will mount on them. Which players made their mark in the opening round?
Who are the top contenders of the Euro 2016? The Euro 2016 has featured some exciting soccer, with a great deal of the matches winding up close. Some teams have made their mark, cementing themselves as early favorites to win it all.
The Champion of the Copa America 2016 will be decided on Sunday. The Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament's top player, is already determined.Lionel Messi, without any doubt, will receive the award, regardless of the outcome of the final game.
Italy will take on the Republic of Ireland in its final group game of the Euro 2016 on Wednesday. Italy will take on the Republic of Ireland in its final group game of the Euro 2016 on Wednesday.
Portugal look to right past wrongs in a do or die game with Hungary on Wednesday. Portugal look to right past wrongs in a do or die game with Hungary on Wednesday.
Colombia and Chile face off in the Copa America semifinal on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. Colombia and Chile face off in the Copa America semifinal on Thursday at 8 p.
Is Spain the true favorite to win the Euro 2016? La Roja will look to assert its dominance yet against when it takes on Croatia in the group game on Tuesday at 3 p.m. EDT.
The United States and Argentina face off in the semifinals on Wednesday. The United States and Argentina face off in the semifinals on Tuesday at 9 p. m.
The Copa America has reached its semifinal and there have already been a whopping 84 goals through three rounds of play. Some have been of the mundane variety while others have truly been marvels. Here is a look at the very best goals of the tournament so far.
Which is the favorite to lift the Copa America? We analyze the four finalists. And then there were four. The final four of the Copa America feature four sides that have proven their worth over the course of four arduous matches.
France and Switzerland will do battle in the final group game of the Euro 2016 on Sunday. France and Switzerland will do battle in the final group game of the Euro 2016 on Sunday.
Ronaldo will be okay if history is any indication. Cristiano Ronaldo endured one of the worst nights of his legendary career on Saturday in Portugal's 0-0 draw with Austria.
Portugal and Austria face off in a big Euro 2016 group match on Saturday. Portugal and Austria face off in a big Euro 2016 group match on Saturday. This is likely the biggest match of these two group foes for differing reasons.
Argentina and Venezuela face off in the Copa America quarterfinals on Sunday. Argentina and Venezuela face off in the Copa America quarterfinals on Sunday.
Mexico and Chile face off in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2016 on Saturday. Mexico and Chile face off in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2016 on Saturday.
The Brazilian soccer federation has relieved Dunga of his duties, following the team's shocking ouster at the Copa America tournament at the hands of Peru.
Italy and Sweden square off in one of the most hotly anticipated matches of the Euro 2016. Italy and Sweden square off in one of the most hotly anticipated matches of the Euro 2016 on Friday.