Last night, Egypt clinched their ticket to Russia, and in the process, clinching their first WC since 1992. 25 long years of misery, war, revolution, and World Cup-less summers. Obviously, the latter is not even in the same stratosphere as the former. But watching the people of Egypt go INSANE celebrating the qualifications, you …
Messi, Neymar, Suarez, are getting back together! Not on the same team, or stadium, or country, but they’ll be in the same continent. And when those three are together, we get some big time entertaining soccer. Even though they are not playing each other, CONMEBOL qualifying stage has been highlighted by Argentina, Brazil, maybe not …
*Countdown number for PutinMania is at 252 days.* As we get closer to the summer of Putin (shoutout George Costanza), we are getting awarded with some Joga Bonito, international edition. Countries are going bananas, hoping to land a spot to, at the very least, the second round of qualifications. You may be thinking, “Second …
Let’s be honest, these rankings don’t really mean shit. It’s just another dick measuring contest between fans. “Oh Yeah! Well, we are ranked 14th on the World Rankings! Where’s your team? 15th?? Loser!” It’s a really easy way to lose a relationship with your international buddy. Especially if he/she is a proud patriot of …
Guess what people, we did it!! We made it all the way through a summer of international soccer, and the regular season is in full go. Yes, I have been gone, this is true. But, no harm has been done, because nobody actually reads this shitty blog. Nevertheless, soccer does not stop for any man. …
When Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia after losing Messi, everybody was a little worried for La Albiceleste. You can’t help but think, “what in the fuck is going on?” They have some world class players, and prior to the suspension, they had the GOAT. Even without Messi, there is no reason, whatsoever, that they are …
It’s been a great week for us Earthlings. On Monday, Javier Baez, and the Electric Squad that is Puerto Rico, took a W in extra innings vs Holland. Then on Tuesday, Ian Kinsler bumps in the winning run late in the game vs Japan. Today, we’ll see the rematch of PR vs USA. But thats not …
