Catch the World Cup Final?If you did watch it, perhaps you were tweeting your way through it, too. A couple of hours after it was all over, Twitter revealed that 32.1 million messages were posted during the game, which saw Germany beat Argentina with a goal in extra time.The social media giant no doubt wished …
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Brazil’s World Cup ends in humiliation with 7-1 semifinal loss to Germany
The proudest soccer team in the world was crushed on Tuesday before its own horrified home fans, as if it were some third-tier interloper from Asia or the Caribbean. Brazil didn’t merely lose to Germany, it fell apart at the seams during a humiliating 7-1 semifinal defeat at Belo Horizonte. The Germans scored five goals …
Super Mario Goetze is Germany’s World Cup Winner
Mario Goetze celebrates the only goal scored in the match between Germany vs Argentina. © AP Pint-sized midfielder Mario Goetze wrote himself into German folklore by scoring the winning goal in Sunday’s World Cup final that earned his country’s fourth world title.The baby-faced 22-year-old’s superb chest and volley from an Andre Schuerrle cross on 113 …
The All-American Expo That Invaded Cold War Russia
Over the course of six weeks during the height of the Cold War, almost three million Soviets visited an exhibition that celebrated America. American kitchens, American art, American cars, and most especially American capitalism. The American National Exhibition in Moscow was a full-court press to convince the Soviet people of American superiority. It was supposed …
Brazil reach World Cup semi-finals
Nhan Dan Online – Thiago Silva and David Luiz scored to send Brazil through to the World Cup semi-final against Germany following their 2-1 victory over Colombia in a tense quarterfinal clash on July 4. Brazil attacked right from the first whistle and their proactivity paid off with a seventh-minute opener by captain Thiago Silva, …
Thoughts On DAC While Watching The World Cup
What we’ll miss most now that the World Cup is over
The clock is ticking, and it’ll be four long years before the World Cup — and everything we love about — is back in our lives. (Though with the games being played in Russia, we won’t be able to enjoy games in the mid-day hours.) So as we put this year’s Cup behind us, let’s …
World Cup 2014: 11 things the tournament taught us
1. Argentina don’t care what you think Plenty of sides tried free-flowing, pacey Latin football this summer – even England had their moments. A moment. But Argentina stayed functional. They haven’t conceded once in the knockouts, they’ve not been behind in any game, and they don’t mind a lack of respect. Coach Alejandro “The Sloth” …
Top 5 Premier League Players Deserving Of FIFA 15 Overall Rating Boost Based On Last Season
The major European football league seasons have been over for months, the 2014 World Cup has concluded, and the next iteration of EA’s FIFA franchise is on the way. Clubs have returned to training and started playing preseason matches, which means FIFA 15 will be upon us soon. NHL 15 Improved Player And Puck Physics …
World Cup Predictions Brazil vs Netherlands: FIFA 14 Simulates Winner Of Third Place Consolation Match
There’s only one truly meaningful match left in the 2014 World Cup with the final ahead, a bittersweet fact for football fans who have been enjoying one of the most dramatic and high-scoring competitions ever held, but the consolation game must be decided first. Check Out The World Cup Best XI According To FIFA 14 Player …