Category Archives: France

Wow has this been fun

This World Cup has been a classic for many reasons. Obviously the U.S. team has been a thrill a minute, especially when going from elimination to winning Group C in a span of 30 seconds (or so it seemed) against … Continue reading

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A look at Tuesday’s matches

Four matches were played Tuesday, and when the dust settled, four teams advanced to the knockout round (Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and South Korea) and four others were eliminated (France, South Africa, Greece and Nigeria). Uruguay, a two-time World Cup winner … Continue reading

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MOVING DAY! What to watch Tuesday

Moving Day arrives Tuesday at the World Cup, and it could be a Latin American fiesta. Argentina, Mexico and Uruguay need only draws in their final opening-round matches to advance. The Mexicans and Uruguayans meet in Rustenberg (10 a.m.), so … Continue reading

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The French throw a tantrum

Above AP Photo: France soccer coach Raymond Domenech prepares to read the letter of his players who decided to cancel the training session in Knysna, South Africa on Sunday, June 20, 2010. France’s World Cup team refused to train Sunday … Continue reading

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