Not that World Cup games need any added drama, but subplots always tend to spice things up. To the chagrin of the hapless Aussies, … Read the whole story

There's a saying in soccer that "you're only as good as your last game." For international soccer stars, that saying can either be a … Read the whole story

Apparently, women are watching the World Cup in record-breaking numbers, which is great for the game. The big losers are advertisers, Reuters UK says, … Read the whole story

The International Herald Tribune called it a game of "numbing caution" and "desperate mediocrity," as the Ukraine ended Switzerland's World Cup on penalties. Switzerland … Read the whole story

Gianluigi Buffon, Italy's excellent goalkeeper, admitted that he couldn't watch as Francesco Totti stepped up to take Italy's last-minute penalty against Australia. "You see … Read the whole story