Daily Archives: June 15, 2010

From Underacheivers to Overwhelming Favorites: What Could a World Cup Win Do for Spain?

As Spain prepares to take on Switzerland on Wednesday, the world is abuzz with anticipation. Not only are Spain joint favorites with Brazil, but the tournament needs the Spanish team like a fish needs water. After one of the drabbest opening rounds in memory, fans everywhere are looking for reasons as to why things are… Read More »

Goal by Maicon

This one might deserve inclusion in the series of classic goals described by Edouardo Galeano — it doesn’t really get much better than this in terms of a footballer doing the (near) impossible. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/PSo9oRUxeMk” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]