This is what USD$38 million looks like. How does it look to you? It looks like SUCCESS to me. Continue reading
World Cup 2018: Semi-finals Recap
13 Jul
Croatia. What? Croatia. What? Croatia! The team the European Union (re)built. Up against France. The team Africa built. I don’t recall anyone predicting this match-up for the final. I don’t recall anyone predicting France beyond the semi-finals or Croatia beyond the Group Stage. Not that I read them all, because, umm, why?! Continue reading
World Cup 2018: Ronaldo vs Ronaldon’t
9 Jul
As part of its World Cup ‘Believe’ campaign, Nike sat down with a few different players including Cristiano for a video series on various success topics. Of these videos, Cris’ are the best because, well, just watch: Continue reading
World Cup 2018: Quarter-finals Recap
9 JulWe’ve hit the quarter-finals in the World Cup and while there are plenty of candidates for which country has the best fans, I’d say there’s only one for the most obnoxious and eye-rolling inducing. It’s England. Of course it is. Try to tell me I’m wrong. Continue reading
World Cup 2018: The Not-So-Beautiful Game
9 JulBack in 2014, the English anti-violence organization Tender ran the #StandUpWorldCup campaign to draw attention to the issue of increased domestic violence when England play. Continue reading
World Cup 2018: Round of 16 Recap
6 JulThat’s it. The World Cup is over. Lock the doors and shutter the windows. Sound the death toll. Both Ronaldo and Messi are out. There’s nothing more to see here. Wait, what’s that you say? A penalty shootout? Ohh, and another! And another! Halt the cleanup boys, we’ve got ourselves a banger of a World Cup. Continue reading
The Daily Drool – World Cup 2018 Group H – Japan: Yoshinori Mutō
3 JulA lovely note to end on! Forward Yoshinori currently plays for 1. FSV Mainz 05. He has represented Japan at the senior level.
The Daily Drool – World Cup 2018 Group H – Colombia: Avilés Hurtado
2 JulForward/attacking midfielder Avilés plays for Monterrey. He has represented Colombia at the senior level.
The Daily Drool – World Cup 2018 Group H – Senegal: Oumar Niasse
1 JulStriker Oumar currently plays for Everton. He has represented Senegal at the U23 and senior levels.
The Daily Drool – World Cup 2018 Group H – Poland: Krzysztof Mączyński
30 JunMidfielder Krzysztof currently plays for Legia Warsaw. He has represented Poland at the senior level.