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International Revenge Tour – Picks From Across The Pond for March 27, 2018

3/26 Recap: Yesterday brought a weird mixture of knowing my own fate. Norway bossed Albania for the vast majority of the game but took until the 70th minute to pull ahead. They delivered me a perfect score victory and I thought I was off to a glorious afternoon. Alas, before the final whistle even blew… Continue reading International Revenge Tour – Picks From Across The Pond for March 27, 2018

Cross Continent Chaos – Picks From Across The Pond for March 23, 2018

3/22 Recap: Who says friendlies can’t be entertaining? I was plenty entertained by the proceedings yesterday, even if one of my picks didn’t go as planned. In retrospect, I probably should have gone with some sort of a prop in the U21 match as both teams played it close to the vest spare a ten-minute… Continue reading Cross Continent Chaos – Picks From Across The Pond for March 23, 2018

Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics

The Olympics begin in a little over two weeks. One of the main attractions of the Summer Games is basketball. As is always the case, the Americans are odds on favorites to take home the gold. You know that roster frontwards and backwards. However, you may not know some of the players primed to use… Continue reading Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics

5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches

Starting today, Copa America Centenario takes center stage in the football world. While the Euros loom, the first Copa outside of South America is sure to be a spectacle to remember. The USA’s involvement will surely bring more eyes to CONMEBOL and CONCACAF’s centennial tournament, but there is more than just the red, white, and… Continue reading 5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches

FIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist Is No Surprise

Since the FIFA World Player of the Year merged with France Football’s Ballon d’Or ahead of the 2010 calendar year to become the FIFA Ballon d’Or, there has been a two man struggle for victory over the award. It should come as no surprise that this year was no different as Lionel Messi and Cristiano… Continue reading FIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist Is No Surprise

International Revenge Tour - Picks From Across The Pond for March 27, 2018