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What Does Winning the FIFA Club World Cup Prove?Winning the FIFA Club World Cup only proves that the rich clubs in Europe have an advantage over clubs elsewhere particularly in South America as the best players are enticed to play in Europe by higher salaries.
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Abby Wambach Earns AP Female Athlete of the Year Award: A Fan's ReactionOn Dec. 20, the Associated Press announced that Abby Wambach is the winner of the Female Athlete of the Year award. Wambach has been honored for her role in the 2011 World Cup and leadership skills on the U.S. women’s team. -
Germany 2006 World Cup: Top Five GoalsFor soccer neutralist, it's a good time to watch for outstanding goals from set pieces, long range, individual creativity and team effort. -
The Highest Quality: The European Champions LeagueSo, the European Champions League, with the best players, the best coaches, the best stadiums, the most convincing marketing, and the greatest fervor for the Beautiful Game, starts its 2011-12 edition this week.
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Inspired Americans Give Irish a Tough Game--A Novice Fan's View of the Rugby World CupGoing into the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the United States Eagles have never won a game. That could change this time if they can build off a terrific performance against a world power.
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Soccer and Psychology: How the Women's World Cup Raised SpiritsSometimes the best therapist is not in an office, but on a field of play.
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Greatest Rugby World Cup champions of all time: Fan's viewA look at five of the best Rugby World Cup Champions during the tournaments existence.
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Exclusive Access: U.S. World Cup Team's Carli Lloyd Takes on Tough QuestionsU.S. World Cup Team's Carli Lloyd faces one of her biggest challenges yet, hard-hitting questions prepared by two 12-year-old soccer players, asking the questions that millions of admiring young fans want answered. -
Why Jurgen Klinsmann is the Right Choice for U.S. SoccerGerman legend Jurgen Klinsmann will reportedly take over as U.S. men's soccer coach. Read why choosing Klinsmann is a step in the right direction for American soccer.
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Women's World Cup - Review and GradesA look at the US women in World Cup 2011. A review of the later rounds and player grades. Where did we succeed and where did we not? Who stepped up and who drifted in to the background?
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Who Are the Top 15 Women to Ever Play for the U.S. Women's Soccer Team?The U.S. women's soccer team has had much success over the years, winning three Olympic gold medals and two FIFA World Cups. But who are the Top 15 U.S. women players and in what order do they rank?
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Celebrating the Buildup to FIFA Women's World Cup with MoviesAs excitement builds for the FIFA Women's World Cup, fans can celebrate the international soccer championship with several movies.
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The Top Five Players from the 2011Women's World CupOn July 18, FIFA announced their 2011 21-member World Cup All-Star team. The team which consists of players from 9 of the 16 nations is led by Japan's Homare Sawa.
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A Look at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011This time ICC World Cup was supposed to start in Feb/2011 in India, Pakistan and Srilanka but due to Security, the ICC removed Pakistan and Enters Bangladesh in the Cup.
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U.S. Women's World Cup History: Highs and LowsWith the U.S. facing Japan in the World Cup Finals Sunday, let's take a look back at the highs and lows over the U.S. team's history.
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Japan Defeats USA in Test of Wills to Win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup ChampionshipJapan won the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup championship defeating the USA 2-2, 3-1. -
3 Crucial Mistakes Cost USA Women's World Cup ChampionshipThe United States suffers a heartbreaking loss to Japan in the final match of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Three crucial mistakes during the game cost Team USA the win and the championship. -
Both Teams Win in Women's World CupThe FIFA Women's World Cup Final took place Sunday. Japan ultimately came out the winner through the penalty shootout.
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'Princesses of the World': Japan's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Team by the NumbersAlthough the United States female soccer team were heavily favored to win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, Japan was able to pull an upset and prevailed on July 17. -
Fan Reaction (Unbiased): Women's World Cup Finals 2011I barely had the strength to watch the penalties and in the end, as I have said, the more deserving team won, if not the more composed, the more relaxed and the more confident. -
U.S. Women's Soccer Team One Win From World Cup TitleAfter the USA women's soccer team pulled off two straight unlikely wins, beating Japan for the championship today might look easy. But the Americans still have kinks to work out, and are facing a team that is the real miracle of the tournament.
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Women's World Cup Semifinals: USA Uses Comprehensive Team Effort to Defeat France 3-1The United States defeated France 3-1 on Wednesday to advance to their first World Cup final since 1999. The US went ahead on Abby Wambach's 12 career World Cup goal which ties Michele Akers for the most by an American player.
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The USA Surges Past France to Win World Cup Semi-Final MatchSemi-final matches are over and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup final team matchups have been determined. The USA vs. Japan finals match to be played July 17 in Frankfurt, Germany. -
Women's World Cup: USA Vs. France, Semifinals PreviewThe United States women soccer team will face France on July 13 at 12 p.m. EST in one World Cup semifinal game. The winner will face either Japan or Sweden on July 17 in the finals.
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United States Vs. France in 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Semi-Final Match2011 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final matchups set.
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MTV's 'Harry Potter' World Cup Vote Easily Favors Professor SnapeMTV pit the 64 biggest Harry Potter characters against each other for the Potter World Cup this month. Yet ultimately, the fan choice wasn't Harry, but Severus Snape, who has already been cited as the real star of the final movie.
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U.S. Women's Soccer Reaches Crossroads in World Cup QuarterfinalWith a loss to Brazil in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal, the U.S. will be knocked down another peg in the women's soccer pecking order. But with a win, the Americans will have a real shot at a second World Cup title instead.
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USA Vs. Brazil in 2011 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Quarter-finals begin on Saturday, July 9.
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Highlights from Day 4 at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup: A Fan's PerspectiveDay 4, June 29, at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup brought joy to Norway and Brazil. -
Why Africa Holds the 2014 World Cup ChampionCameroon, Ghana and Ivory Coast are some of the best national teams from Africa. I feel that it is finally one of those nations to be the best of the world.
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United States Beats Colombia in Women's World CupThe United States beat Colombia on Saturday, July 2 to advance to the 2011 World Cup quarterfinals.
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The Potential of US SoccerThe potential of US Soccer to emerge as a soccer power of the world. A fan's take.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 Final Has India Triumph Over Sri LankaIndia has had a dream run through the cricket World Cup, as they've hosted it, beaten three-time champion Australia, and then arch-enemy Pakistan. Therefore, they weren't about to trip up at the very end against Sri Lanka.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 Live Streaming to Set One More RecordThe Cricket World Cup has been setting record ratings throughout, both on TV and on Internet live streaming. Today, the bar stands to go up even higher, for the championship match between India and Sri Lanka.
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India-Pakistan Semi Final Fuels ICC World Cup Live Streaming and MoreMuch of the sporting world outside of America is looking at India and Pakistan's semi final match in the cricket World Cup. People are using TV and the Internet to tune in somehow, as these two bitter rivals fight for a berth in the finals.
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India-Pakistan Semi Final in Cricket World Cup Has Massive ImpactTomorrow's second semifinal of the cricket World Cup goes beyond the field of play. India and Pakistan will face off with the specter of 60+ years of war, tension, and bitterness over the 2008 Mumbai attacks hanging over the teams. -
ICC World Cup 2011 Finalizes SemifinalsThe last piece of the cricket World Cup semifinals was filled yesterday, as Sri Lanka took care of England. Now both Sri Lanka and India have quasi home-games ahead this week, with Sri Lanka facing upset minded New Zealand, and India facing Pakistan.
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ICC World Cup 2011 Suddenly Loses AustraliaFor the first time since 1996, someone other than Australia will win the cricket World Cup. After not losing in 34 straight Cup matches, the Aussies suffered their second straight defeat, this time to India in the quarterfinals.
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Australia Vs India Match to Alter Cricket World Cup 2011The Australian cricket team hasn't had to rebound from a loss in the Cricket World Cup in 12 years. But now that they face home favorite India in the quarterfinals today, they have to bounce back very quickly, as the entire cricket world is watching.
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ICC World Cup 2011 Schedule Enters QuarterfinalsThe cricket World Cup is finally set for the single elimination rounds. For once, three-time champion Australia isn't the heavy favorite, thanks to Pakistan beating them last week. Now the Pakistanis look to keep up momentum against the West Indies.
