South America

Sweden Defeat Brazil in Penalties

At a raucous Estadio MaracanĂ£, the biggest crowd of The Games of the XXXI Olympiad to date saw the host…

10 years ago

Brazil Eliminates Australia in penalty kicks

By Debby von Winckelmann In a tense quarterfinal match with Australia that took 120 minutes, plus 8 rounds of penalty…

10 years ago

Solo falters as USWNT draws Colombia 2-2

From the first time that she touched the ball in these Olympic Games, US goalkeeper Hope Solo has been the…

10 years ago

France Take Down Colombia 4-0

  Embed from Getty Images It was the match that set the FIFA Women's World Cup alight last summer and…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

Match in Pictures: Mexico versus Chile Copa America Quarterfinals

Santa Clara, CA- Despite being touted as the best match of the tournament Chile made short work of Mexico on…

10 years ago

Messi vs Ronaldo: How Copa and EUROs might settle the debate

Messi versus Ronaldo: the country debate by Sean Maslin Messi. Ronaldo. Ronaldo. Messi. There is perhaps no more bitter feud…

10 years ago