World Cup

Is Messi The Best Ever? Not Without International Glory First.

Here’s a question for the ages: Can Lionel Messi be considered the greatest footballer who ever lived without winning a trophy in a major international tournament?

The answer is a definitive “no.”

The Most Obvious Handball In World Cup History Went Unpunished

If it is hard out here for a pimp, then it must be truly cruel to be a defender. It’s their job to stand between some of the most talented people in the world and their goal: the goal. Needless to say, it doesn’t always end well. Defenders get nutmegged, dragged out of position, yelled at by fans and teammates alike, and lambasted by the media on a weekly basis. When they are good, people hardly notice them. It’s a thankless job.

Barack Obama Weighs In On FIFA

President Obama addressed the FIFA scandal while speaking Monday.

The U.S. Will Face "La Belle Zlatan" In the World Cup Group Stage

Apparently there's a lady Zlatan, Kosovare Asllani, and she's going to play against the U.S. in the World Cup.

Former FIFA Exec Chuck Blazer Admits To Taking Bribes For World Cups

Chuck Blazer, as part of his guilty plea on corruption charges, admitted to taking bribes from potential host nations of the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.

FIFA Tried To Blame Their Corruption On A Dead Guy

FIFA said a $10 million payment to FIFA official for the 2010 World Cup was handled by Julio Grondona, who is, conveniently, dead.

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