Brazil’s Two-Time World Cup Winner Dies Of Pneumonia

Recognized as one of Brazil’s top defenders who helped the country clinch two (2) World Cup titles, Djalma Santos succumbed to pneumonia at age 84. Jose Marin of the Brazilian Football Confederation, cannot help but expressed his grief over the death of the renowned player. He described Santos’ demise as a big blow to Brazilian football knowing that the country has lost one of its top icons. Marin also added that Santos shall not be only remembered...

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FIFA Ends Cameroon Suspension

FIFA lifted Cameroon’s indefinite suspension on Monday and allowed the squad to continue their bid in next year’s World Cup tournament.  After suspending the activities  of Cameroon’s Football Federation (Fecafoot) due to political interference, the Indomitable Lions can now travel and face Libya for the final play-off round of the qualifiers this September. Aside from that, Fecafoot can now resume to its previously interrupted activities...

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Ineligible Player Leads To Equatorial Guinea’s 2014 World Cup Exit

Cape Verde’s 2014 World Cup bid continues as FIFA sanctioned Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player twice. A sudden turn of events did not only put the Blue Sharks back in the pitch, but also the chance to overcome Africa’s Group B leader, Tunisia. This is after FIFA penalized Equatorial Guinea with two (2) 3-0 win in Cape Verde’s favor. The decision came about when Emilio Nsue, failed to meet the eligibility criteria and still,...

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Argentina's Strong World Cup Bid

During its two (2) consecutive World Cup appearances, La Albiceleste seemed stuck in the quarter-final. It bowed down to Germany in 2006 and South Africa ousted them in 2010.  However, after a series of changes and improvements, the squad’s supporters have all the reasons to believe that Argentina will soon bring home the elusive World Cup trophy. One of Argentina’s thresholds of strength is the four-time Ballon d’Or awardee, Lionel Messi....

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France conquers Uruguay to win FIFA U-20 World Cup

What was initially thought as a Thauvin-centered match came out a little inaccurate after France won over Uruguay in the hands of team captain Paul Pogba (voted best player by FIFA) and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola who successfully saved La Celeste’s first two penalties―from Emiliano Velazquez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta―before Dimitri Foulquier converted the fourth for France, giving the Les Bleuets an overwhelming lead in the FIFA U-20 Final on July...

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