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U.S. Escapes Tough Group At U-17 World Cup As Americans Seek Some Sort Of Silver Lining

Tuesday was a nightmare for U.S. soccer, but soccer does not stop because the U.S. won’t be in the World Cup next summer in Russia. In fact, the U.S. is competing at a World Cup right now — the U-17 World Cup in India — and the team is doing quite well.

Australia End Syria’s Fairy Tale, Set Up Playoff Date With CONCACAF Opponent

A brace from Australia’s all-time leading scorer, Tim Cahill, was enough to see the Socceroos narrowly edge Syria 2-1 after extra time, 3-2 on aggregate, in Sydney. Cahill’s header in the 109th minute completed the Aussie turnaround and sent them into the inter-confederation playoff, most likely against Panama or Honduras, at the expense of a spirited Syrian side that pushed them until the very end.

Late Penalty Drama Gives Syria Hope Heading Back To Australia In World Cup Playoff

Syria salvaged an improbable 1-1 draw with Australia in the first leg of their qualifying playoff to keep their World Cup dream alive, but the Socceroos are still in control of this tie having scored a vital away goal ahead of the return leg in Sydney on Tuesday, October 10.

Everything You Need To Know Heading Into This Weekend’s Intense Final Round Of World Cup Qualifiers

Perhaps more than any other weekend every four years, this upcoming (extended) weekend from Thursday to Tuesday defines a nation’s success on the world football stage. Playoffs aside, this is the final week of World Cup qualifiers, and it’s going to be absolutely bonkers.

There is so much at stake for so many countries from traditional powers (Argentina, Netherlands) to the incredible underdogs (Syria, Iceland) and everyone in between. Only a handful of teams have already qualified and an incredible amount are still in the running. 

This Commercial For The Messi Experience Park Is Definitely Something

Some takeaways from this video:

1. Messi.

2. This video definitely involves Messi.

3. The Messi Experience Park.

4. The Messi Experience Park is scheduled to open in 2020.

5. And that's it.

6. That's all there is.

7. That's all the information the video gave us.

8. We are still very much in the dark concerning the actual content of the Messi Experience Park.

Ronaldinho Is Absolutely Clowning Fools In The Indian Premier Futsal League

Ronaldinho is playing in the Indian Premier Futsal League, and he is doing about what you would expect to some beleaguered Indian futsallers.

Here's a video of Ronaldinho snatching a man's soul.

Is This The Greatest Goalkeeper Assist Of All Time?

Goalkeeper assists are an extremely rare commodity. In fact, in the history of the Premier League, goalkeepers have registered less than 60 assists in total. While keepers can play wonderful roles in the buildup to goals (see Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen), it’s uncommon to see a goal scored directly after the goalie relinquishes possession.   

Of Course North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un Is A Manchester United Fan

It’s really no surprise. North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is a Manchester United fan. What else would you expect from a man as successful as the Supreme Leader? The two are a perfect match.

Manchester United won the first Premier League title in 1993. Kim was able to drive a car by age 3.

Manchester United has won three Champions League titles. Kim won a yacht race at age 9. 

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