Apples and Oranjes: Time for a New Dutch Renaissance

The recent performances of the Oranje have evoked some real nostalgia amongst Dutch supporters, with many claiming the Dutch victories over Germany and defending World Cup champions France to be the best performances from their side in years. While their final game in the group stage of the Nations League started off poorly, with the …

All the Wrong Places: Why La Liga Needs to Drop BeIN to Gain Exposure

If La Liga wants to increase their American exposure, they should focus on how their product is presented, not on bringing games to the United States. For the past seven years, La Liga has been the highest ranked European league, per UEFA's Club Coefficient metrics. With Barcelona and Real Madrid leading the charge, and Atletico …

Premier League 2018-19 Gets Set to Kickoff

As Michael Scott said, “Oh my God! Okay, it happening. Everybody stay calm.”  The Premier League starts anew on Friday, August 10th, and I for one could not be more excited. With some marquee matchup, this gameweek will be one to watch. Below find my previews and predictions for each of this week’s games! Manchester …

Complete World Cup Quarterfinal Preview

Uruguay vs. France: Friday July 6th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern As stated in our latest Corner Kickabout, this quarter final is one filled to the brim with talent, but will most likely be a cagey affair. Uruguay have the best defense in the tournament, conceding only one goal so far, and Diego Godin and Jose …

Portugal vs Uruguay Extended Match Preview

Uruguay, the victors of Group A, and Portugal, the second-place finishers in Group B, will clash on Saturday, June 30th in a heavyweight battle. Portugal drew with Spain and Iran and narrowly beat Morocco, while Uruguay cruised against Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Russia. Which team will have the upper hand, and how will the tactics …

Round of 16 Knockout Stage Guide

France vs. Argentina: Saturday June 30th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern In the first match of the Round of 16, we find two teams in the midst of an identity crisis. France are perhaps too reliant on their stars, such as Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann, to conjure independent moments of brilliance, instead of finding a …

Portugal 1, Morocco Nil: Atlas Lions Sent Packing

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goal that sent Morocco out of the World Cup in Luzhniki, as the two teams met in Moscow for what was ultimately a game defined by physicality. Ronaldo found himself unmarked in the box, and he powered a header past Munir in the 4th minute. Morocco then took control of the …

Messi and Ronaldo, All Over Again

  For the past decade, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had parallel storylines for their clubs. Both have won Champions Leagues, Ballon d’Ors, and La Liga titles, and both have been convicted for tax fraud. The media and fans alike constantly pose the question: who is the better player? At this World Cup, the …

Denmark 1, Peru 0: Nothing’s Rotten in the State of Denmark

In the third of the four games on this Saturday afternoon, Peru took on Denmark in the sunny town of Saransk. For Peru, it was their first return to the World Cup stage in 36 years, yet they showed no signs of rust, quickly going on the front foot against a sleepy Danish team. The …

Uruguay 1, Egypt 0: The Egyptian Pharaoh Remains on the Bench

Egypt and Uruguay played out 89 minutes of a scoreless draw today in a frigid Ekaterinburg Arena. The game was largely bereft of chances and quality, with neither team being able to find space to exploit, but as the teams fatigued, the game opened up. Just minutes after Edinson Cavani had a vicious volley saved …