[UNDER-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP] Courtney Dike, a rising sophomore at Oklahoma State, set an Under-20 Women’s World Cup recordfor the fastest goal, scoring 18 seconds into Nigeria’s match against South Korea. She’ll miss the start of the women’s season against Oklahoma and Arkansas as the Super Falconets face North Korea inWednesday’s semifinals. Under-20 Women’s World […]
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France and Nigeria complete semifinal field
[UNDER-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP] European champion France and African champion Nigeria joined Germany and North Korea in the final four of the Under-20 Women’s WorldCup with wins on Sunday. All four teams have previously advanced to the semifinals. Quarterfinals: SATURDAY: USA 1 North Korea 1 (North Korea wins 3-1 on penalty kicks) Canada 0 Germany […]
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World Cup coaches, who's staying, who's leaving
[MAKING A LIST] Jorge Pinto became the 12th coach to definitively leave the team he coached at the World Cup as he resignedas head coach of Costa Rica, which he took to the quarterfinals. The shock move came after he said he was tired of sleeping “with the enemy for a year and a half” […]
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Nigeria Facing FIFA Ban
Nigeria has moved closer to a ban from international soccer after the government fired the soccer federation’s (NFF) president and its entire executive committee over the weekend, risking thewrath of world governing body FIFA, which does not allow governments to interfere in soccer matters. FIFA has since given Nigeria until Tuesday to reinstate the former […]
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Keshi Quits, Criticizes American Ref Geiger
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi on Tuesday stepped down following his country’s elimination from the World Cup by France in the round of 16. The Super Eagles played a tough match against LesBleus, who were forced to wait until the 79th-minute to break through, before adding a second in stoppage time. “Friends, it has been a […]
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World Cup Today: Monday
[BRAZIL 2014] Four years ago, France went home winless and disgraced after a player mutiny. Now, it is headed to the quarterfinals at the 2014 World Cup after a2-0 win over Nigeria. The Bleus broke open the game after the introduction of sub Antoine Griezmann late in the second half and won on a header […]
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Queiroz Resigns as Iran Coach
Carlos Queiroz stepped aside as coach of the Iranian national team after failing to progress to the second round from World Cup Group F. Iran, which had two points from its first two games,had a chance to progress to the round of 16 with a win against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday, but Queiroz’s men […]
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Aguero's World Cup Future Uncertain
Sergio Aguero’s World Cup future is uncertain after the Manchester City striker was withdrawn from Argentina’s 3-2 win against Nigeria with a muscle problem in his left thigh.After the game, coach Alejandro Sabella confirmed that Ezequiel Lavezzi would replace Aguero if he is unable to play in Tuesday’s round of 16 game versus Switzerland. “ElKun […]
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Messi rescues Argentina, whose flaws will give future opponents hope
By Ridge Mahoney(@ridgemax) The major players advanced to the second round from Group F, yet anencouraging debut for Bosnia-Herzegovina highlighted an entertaining set of matches. MESSI ON THE MARK.As expected, Argentina won the group, though itsstruggles against a packed defense in a 1-0 defeat of Iran and the robust, athletic thrusts of Nigeria in a […]
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World Cup Today: Wednesday
[BRAZIL 2014] Lionel Messi moved into a share of the World Cup goal-scoring lead withBrazil’s Neymar, scoring two goals in Argentina’s 3-2 win over Nigeria that clinched the Group F title with a perfect record. The Super Eagles still joined the Albiceleste in the round of 16 asIran, the only other team still alive, fell […]