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World Cup: Keys to the game

One world, one fight.
Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jul 14, 2018

Sunday, July 15 the 21st World Cup Final will be played in Moscow between France and Croatia. France entered the tournament a favorites and have vindicated...

World Cup: Neymar inspires Brazil as Belgium comeback

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jul 2, 2018

Brazil (La Selecao) were comfortable winners in Samara as Mexico’s (El Tri) journey ends after a 2-0 loss. Belgium (Red Devils) also advanced to the...

World Cup: Scares and Upsets

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jul 1, 2018

Iago Aspas and Koke misfired from the penalty spot for Spain as Russia went the distance to defeat the 2010 World Champions in Moscow 4-3 on penalty kicks....

World Cup: Cavani brace for Uruguay while Mbappe seals win for France

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 30, 2018

Two quarter-finalists emerged as Uruguay and France advance to the next round and will matchup in Nizhny Novgorod Friday. In Kazan, Kylian Mbappe was...

World Cup: Ranking Round of 16 Finalist

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 30, 2018

No. 16 Japan Japan enters the Round of 16 with nothing to lose. After defeating Colombia in its opening match the Japanese have already exceeded...

World Cup: Fair Play ends Senegal, Colombia to face England

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 28, 2018

Colombia’s 1-0 defeat of Senegal Thursday catapulted the South American’s to first place in Group H. Poland’s 1-0 win over Japan shook the group...

World Cup: Four Round of 16 teams surface

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 25, 2018

Four Round of 16 teams surfaced Monday as Uruguay, Portugal, Spain, and Russia clinched spots in the knockout phase. Late drama in Kaliningrad resulted...

World Cup: Group G is all but settled and Colombia stay alive

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 24, 2018

In Sunday’s World Cup action, England (Three Lions) became the next team to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 by defeating Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod. England...

Mexico continue to roll as Kroos wins it late

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 23, 2018

Germany’s (1-0-1) Toni Kroos scored a game-winning goal in stoppage time to cap a dramatic comeback against Group F foes Sweden (1-0-1) in Sochi. The...

Groups D and E Intensify the World Cup

Knockout round qualifiers will be determined on the last round of group stage games.
Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 22, 2018

Friday morning, Brazil (1-1-0) needed 91 minutes to score against Costa Rica (0-0-2) in St. Petersburg. The Brazilians  hit the back of the net twice...

World Cup Opener Results in Target Practice for Host

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 14, 2018

It was a dream start for Russia’s compressed, counter-attacking style that proved too much for a listless Saudi Arabia. The hosts were led by substitutes...

El Paisano in Russia

Written by Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
Jun 13, 2018

The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup is hours away from kicking off. Host nation Russia will battle Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening match...

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