Mundial Rusia 2018

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The huge soccer Italian fans are called tifossi. They all dream that, after beating Sweden, Italy’s participation in Russia 2018 will be the turning point that will get this historical soccer country back to the elite of the sports world.

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[OP-ED]: Italy in danger

In the summer of 2006 Italy defeated France in penalty kicks, after drawing 1-1 in regulation, to…

October 20th, 2017

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Los jugadores de Colombia James Rodriguez (i) y Radamel Falcao Garcia (d) celebran después de anotar un gol.

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It is Colombia’s time

February 27th, 2018

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After more than a decade of horrible nightmares, Brazilian loyal fans have sweet dreams again, imaging their team lifting the World Cup for a record sixth time. There is no doubt fans’ arguments to reach their dream are very solid.

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Brazil dreams again

January 9th, 2018

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The compactness of Team Uruguay was shown in the South American qualifying tournament, in which the light blue squad clinched its berth in Russia 2018 by finishing in second place behind Brazil. EFE

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Uruguay one of the favorites

December 29th, 2017

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The draw for Russia 2018 was not a good one for Costa Rica. “Los Ticos” share Group E with Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland. But the Costa Ricans face the challenge calmly. They know how to survive a “Death Group”.

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With great hope

December 26th, 2017

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Quedan todavía poco más de seis meses para que el balón comience a rodar en Rusia 2018. Tiempo suficiente para que el veterano entrenador colombiano, Juan Carlos Osorio, prepare a la selección mexicana para volver a recorrer un camino complicadísimo en una Copa del Mundo.

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[OP-ED]: Good luck dodges…

December 11th, 2017

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) poses with Argentine Diego Armando Maradona (right) and Brazilian Pelé before the draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, held at the Moscow Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, on December 1, 2017. EFE

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The countdown for Russia…

December 1st, 2017

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Would the fairytale continue next summer or would Iceland see its glass slipper break? The answer will be known in Russia 2018. EFE

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[OP-ED]: The Ice Cinderella

November 27th, 2017

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Russia 2018 has become the turning point for Peruvian soccer. Like quality racing horses, Peru’s national team left the best for the final part of the qualifying tournament. EFE

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[OP-ED]: After 36 years,…

November 17th, 2017

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Desplegando su mejor juego imaginativo y su genialidad, los croatas obtuvieron en Zagreb una contundente victoria, 4-1, con goles de Modric, Nikola Kalnic, Perisic y Andrej Kramaric. EFE

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[OP-ED]: Good news for…

November 10th, 2017

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believe Alves is one of the most underrated players in planet football. It is true nobody doubts his great level, but he should be included amongst the World’s Top 5 and he is not. At 34, Alves, like good wine, keeps improving with time. EFE

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[OP-ED]: Like good wine,…

November 3rd, 2017

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Very few countries live soccer with the passion England has for the beautiful game. Rivalries between London clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are huge, as big as the one experienced in Manchester between City and United supporters

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[OP-ED]: England’s National…

October 27th, 2017

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Will Messi play in Russia 2018? All soccer fans are anxious and worried when we hear this question. The answer will be known next Monday in Quito, where Ecuador could become one of the biggest executioners in the history of soccer. EFE

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[OP-ED]: Could we imagine a…

October 6th, 2017