Posts Tagged ‘USA’

World Cup Last 16 Preview: Day 1 7

World Cup Last 16 Preview: Day 1

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It’s time to get down to the real business, the final sixteen of the World Cup. After what was nothing short of a group stage of disappointments in between a few shocks, the deadwood has been put to one side and the cream of the World Cup crop after left to fulfill our summer’s entertainment. [...]

Revived England progess in Group C 1

Revived England progess in Group C

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England finally kick-started their slow start to the World Cup with an improved performance and a 1-0 win over Slovenia, progressing to the last sixteen on top of Group C as they await one of any of the teams on Group D.

Everything’s Not Lost 0

Everything’s Not Lost

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As England go into their final group game against Slovenia needing a win to guarantee an extended stay in the tournament, Mark Jepson is optimistic about his side’s chances.

Talking Points: England 1-1 USA 4

Talking Points: England 1-1 USA

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1. The Curse That Won’t Go Away Another game, another English goalkeeping horror. Poor Rob Green. He was given the ultimate vote of confidence starting ahead of David James and Joe Hart, and he goes and….does that. Can we blame the Jubilani football? Not at all, just a silly error and lapse of concentration from Rob [...]

BPF Predicts: The World Cup (Part 2) 3

BPF Predicts: The World Cup (Part 2)

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Another day closer to the big kick off, and we’re back with the second part of our World Cup predictions. Who will be the biggest let down (country)? Kevin Coleman: Italy. I think they’ll struggle hugely for a side who only four years ago were on top of the world. Neil Sherwin: Portugal. They limped [...]

BPF Predicts: The World Cup (Part 1) 6

BPF Predicts: The World Cup (Part 1)

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With the World Cup just over a week away, there are reputations on the line as some of the BackPageFootball regulars give their predictions. Who will win the World Cup? Kevin Coleman: I’m going to go predictably here and pick Spain. They’ve had the same squad for a couple of years now, and are as [...]

World Cup O2W – Alejandro Bedoya 0

World Cup O2W – Alejandro Bedoya

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In the second part of our World Cup O2W series, Chris Mann off The Equaliser blog looks at American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya. Alejandro Bedoya | Midfielder | 22 | USA Alejandro Bedoya, the American midfielder of Colombian origin, has come from nowhere in recent months to stake a serious claim to be included in Bob [...]