The world’s most anticipated sporting event recently came to a close. There is no arguing that this edition of the FIFA World Cup will be remembered for its chaotic finale, and Messi finally winning the gold he chased for over a decade. But, not everything is sunshine and rainbows, for this historic event.… Read More Five Things FIFA Wants You To Forget About the 2022 World Cup
Losses are painful to swallow. It’s an undisputed fact. Sometimes they come out of nowhere, while in other situations, it’s inevitable. In the case of Mexico in this World Cup, it was the latter. If you have followed this team for more than a decade, you are fully aware of this. Mexico is well known… Read More Mexico: How Tata Martino Ruined El Tri
Without really thinking about it, what is the heart and soul of US sports? Easy. Football. Or “Eggball” as Europeans mockingly call it. It gets all of the media hype possible. Its athletes are household names. Its flagship show, the Super Bowl, features iconic halftime shows and immortalizing plays, making it the most talked about… Read More FIFA World Cup or NFL Season: Which is Bigger?
It’s been four years since the world’s most anticipated tournament came to a conclusion. The 2018 FIFA World Final saw France and Croatia duke it out, for 90 minutes of action. In the end, France hoisted the prestigious Jules Rimet Trophy, for the 2nd time, since 1998. But, the 2018 World Cup isn’t notable for… Read More Revisiting the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Despite winning two World Cups, in dominating fashion, France is hit the worst, with the Champions Curse. Look at that twenty year title gap, between their first and recent victories. It’s a painful surprise.… Read More FIFA: France Facing Champions’ Curse Again
Even the greatest of the greats can’t have dubious moments, that leave fans in despair. Messi’s career is full of moments, sadly.… Read More Soccer: Three Things Fans want to Forget About Messi
‘Disaster’ is one way of describing 2021 for El Tri. 2022 isn’t looking good.… Read More Mexico 2021: Recapping A Year of Disaster
Ref-Ball… We all loath it. And it always appears in some shape or form. No one likes it, yet it will always exist.… Read More Sports: Ref Ball the Killer of Hopes and Dreams
The United States Men’s National Team collided with the Mexican National Team, in the CONCACAF Nations League Final. This their 2nd straight championship final, after the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which saw Mexico walk out champion. Now, this was more than just another Gold Cup encounter, like those of yesteryear. This was to crown a… Read More Soccer: CONCACAF Nations League Final Winners and Losers
Two decades into their careers, it’s no mystery that their playing days are slowly reaching their end. Brady and Ronaldo have moved on, from the teams where they established themselves as GOATs. Their climb to the top and continuous success parallel each other in every way.… Read More Football: Uncanny Similarities of Tom Brady and Cristiano Ronaldo
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