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By Matthew Hoffman07/10/2016

The 14 days that changed the Messi v Ronaldo debate

A lot can happen in two weeks. Just ask Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. A fortnight ago it looked like…

By Eric Krakauer07/09/2016

Portugal has found winning formula to end losing tradition with France

By Eric Krakauer “We are not playing against tradition. We are playing against France.” In keeping with his style, that…

By Ed Pham07/09/2016

France look to win third major trophy on home soil

France celebrates its win France look to win third major trophy on home soil By Ed Pham Antoine Griezmann’s rise…

European Championships

By Chris Brown07/07/2016

France moves closer to lifting the Cup

France Moves Closer to Lifting the Cup by Chris Brown It was nearly 7 months ago that France hosted World…

By Martin Wohlfahrt07/06/2016

Preview: Germany to face France with talisman Schweinsteiger back as skipper

Germany to face France with talisman Schweinsteiger back as skipper by Martin Wohlfahrt After one suspension and several injuries the…

By Ed Pham07/06/2016

Les Bleus look to repeat 1984 Marseille success

Les Bleus look to repeat 1984 Marseille success by Ed Pham La Stade Velodrome: the site of 1984 Euro semifinal…

By Martin Wohlfahrt07/05/2016

Germany finally complete the Italian Job – but at a heavy price

Germany finally complete the Italian Job by Martin Wohlfahrt The 2nd of July 2016 is now an official cornerstone date…

By Sean Maslin07/01/2016

Radio MLS: Copa, Euros, and Open Cup Oh My!

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: iTunes ,Soundcloud, Stitcher, or PodOMatic On this week’s edition of Radio MLS Sean Maslin (D.C. United beat writer for Prost Amerika,…

By Sean Maslin06/30/2016

Mr. Clutch Quaresma quashes Poland in penalties

Two matches, two game-winning goals. Not too bad for a player who once earned the Golden Trashcan in Serie A. After…

By Sean Maslin06/29/2016

Match in pictures: Chile versus Argentina Copa America final

On Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Chile claimed their second consecutive Copa America title. Chile pulled…

By Simon Allen06/28/2016

“I haven’t been this embarrassed by the English … since Friday.”

Broadcaster and Englishman Simon Allen invited some friends round to watch the England v Iceland game. Already on a low…

By Richard Fleming06/28/2016

Fleming on England: Iceland is not a shock. We’re not that good and rarely have been

“England, and much of it is the doing of their own fans and media down the years, have allowed themselves to be wrongly placed among the top dogs, when the truth is that they are the pampered poodle that thinks far too highly of itself and spends an unnatural amount of time admiring its own reproductive organs “

Belgium

By Sean Sedacca06/27/2016

Conte in no hurry to go home

Antonio Conte isn’t ready to go home yet. Despite having announced many months ago that he would be stepping down…

By Steve Clare06/26/2016

Brilliant Belgians maul magnanimous Magyars

It seems like an eternity since Belgium lost 2-0 to Italy and the world’s pundits wrote them off. If that…

By Steve Clare06/25/2016

Unconvincing England can ride patriotic fervor of leaving Europe to stay in Europe

Englishman Simon Moyse wrote about soccer for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and now has his own site called Are you serious…

By Sean Maslin06/25/2016

Pressure (or lack thereof) integral to Belgium-Hungary tie

In international football there are sharks and minnows. The expectation is that in major international tournaments is that the sharks…

By Scott Nicholls06/25/2016

Wales’ dragons take on fighting Irish in landmark round of 16 clash

Follow Scott Nicholls on Twitter: @scottnicholls Started from the bottom, now they’re here. Not only is this round of sixteen…

By Toby Dunkelberg06/25/2016

A battle of defenses – Poland v Switzerland preview

By Toby Dunkelberg The 2016 UEFA European Championships Round of 16 kicks off Saturday with a matchup between Switzerland and…

By Brian Fonseca06/24/2016

Croatia’s path to Euro final begins with largest obstacle

Croatia’s path to Euro final begins with largest obstacle by Brian Fonseca Croatia entered Euro 2016 as a dark horse,…

By Richard Fleming06/24/2016

Fleming blasts Klinsmann critics: “Stop looking for the soft option”

The USA has had it far too easy for far too long. Gauging success by how well, or otherwise, they do compared to Mexico limits your ability to appreciate where you stand compared to rest of the soccer world. By competing in the Copa America, the USA has been tested in a way that no Gold Cup or CONCACAF World Cup qualifying will ever do.

By Brian Fonseca06/22/2016