By Patrick Reynell South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup. Nine cities – including Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban – will be the center of the world between June 11 and July 11. FIFA’s decision to hold the world’s biggest tournament on the oft war ridden continent is not sitting well with the rest of the world. If you haven’t followed the world news at all, … [Read more...] about The Will of The Warriors: Zimbabwe’s Quest for the 2010 World Cup
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On the Pitch with an American Novice: Lessons Learned from Euro ’08
Congratulations to Spain, who defeated Germany 1-0 to win the UEFA 2008 European Championship. I probably watched half of the games and gained a lot of knowledge on players and some new clubs to follow come August and September. Though I’m tagged as a novice, I would like to point out that I did predict the champion in my preview (I have to boast a little bit). Even so, there … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Lessons Learned from Euro ’08
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Euro 2008 Quarter-finals
World Cup ‘06 was an epiphany for Brother Reynell. After years of looking upon soccer as a bunch of guys kicking a ball around, Reynell came to realize the subtle intricacies of futbol. Join him as he continues his journey into the light of the game on the pitch. If you've been watching the European 2008 Championship, you have to be pinching yourself. With all the games … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Euro 2008 Quarter-finals
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Euro 2008 Week 1 Review
World Cup ‘06 was an epiphany for Brother Reynell. After years of looking upon soccer as a bunch of guys kicking a ball around, Reynell came to realize the subtle intricacies of futbol. Join him as he continues his journey into the light of the game on the pitch. We are almost to the quarterfinals and here is what we know: The defending champions (Greece) are out. Croatia, … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Euro 2008 Week 1 Review
On the Pitch With an American Novice: Euro ’08 Preview Pt.II
World Cup ‘06 was an epiphany for Brother Reynell. After years of looking upon soccer as a bunch of guys kicking a ball around, Reynell came to realize the subtle intricacies of futbol. Join him as he continues his journey into the light of the game on the pitch. GROUP C Romania Unfortunately, Romania has drawn the two World Cup finalists, Italy and France, in Group C. … [Read more...] about On the Pitch With an American Novice: Euro ’08 Preview Pt.II