African nations have a poor history in the World Cup. They often lack the skill to compete with top European and South American nations and are often eliminated in the group round.
Soccer is a team game and the championship sides are those that feature a plethora of solid players that complement and thrive with one another. Teams that revolve around one superstar generally falter in the latter stages unless the top star can carry his side on his back. Portugal is expecting that kind of effort in this World Cup. But is the supporting cast good enough for a deep run?
Reports have emerged claiming that Real Madrid has intentions of spending 25 million pounds this summer to buy goaltender Joe Hart from Manchester City.
The Clasico is now a few days old, giving the viewers and analysts a few days to ponder on soccer's biggest match in the world. There are obviously number of major implications to take away from the game and it is essential to point them out, especially with the two sides slated to meet at least one more time this season in the Copa del Rey final.
Real Madrid's Spanish League title hopes were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday when the team was defeated 2-1 at Sevilla. Meanwhile Barcelona managed a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo while Atletico Madrid walked away with a 1-0 win over Granada.
Barcelona managed a huge 3-0 win over Celta Vigo and is in complete control of its destiny regarding the chance to win the Spanish league title. The team now trails Atletico Madrid by one point. The two sides will meet on the final day of the season and if both teams manage to win their remaining games leading up to that match, then that game will literally be a final that decides the title winner.
David Moyes' time with Manchester United may be drawing to an end. Many have been wondering when the team's executives would make the decision, but it might not even be their choice. According to reports, the coach is facing a mutiny from his own players.
The Spanish League title race is the closest it has been in years and things got a lot more interesting this past weekend as the top three contenders managed to overcome big tests and won.
Despite years of futility, it finally seems like Liverpool has come to fore and become a top contender to win the Premier League. Brendan Rodgers' side finished in first place after the weekend and the side remains the team to beat as the Premier League heads into its final weeks.
Russia will make its hotly anticipated World Cup return in 2014 with hopes of creating and building experience ahead of its 2018 tournament. The Russians were drawn into a highly favorable group in 2014, but will the team finally overcome its rough history in the tournament?
Croatia has had a mixed history in the World Cup and the team will look to make the most of a big opportunity in Brazil. Led by a number of stars, the team looks poised to make some noise, but can it overcome mediocre performances at the end of 2013?
Of all the matchups in the Champions League quarterfinals, none had less suspense than the one between Bayern Munich and Manchester United. On one hand, you have the best team in the world playing at its peak. On the other hand you have a mediocre side that is enduring a nightmare season under a manager that is unlikely to be on the bench this summer. But after 90 minutes, this may be the most interesting tie of all. Barcelona and Atletico are knotted at one apiece as well, but those two sides always prove to be evenly paired. However, this match could still go either way in the second leg.
After setting records at Texas Tech University, Hispanic football star Jace Amaro looks to take his talents to the next level, after entering his name in the 2014 NFL Draft, with teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, and New York Giants interested in signing the young the tight end.
