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Guillermo Ochoa makes awesome saves to preserve Mexico-Brazil tie (GIFs)

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa turned in the best performance we have seen in the World Cup thus far from a goalie, making a tournament-high six saves and preserving a draw against Brazil on Tuesday. Mexico would have surely lost the game if not …

Neymar starts crying during national anthem

Brazilian star Neymar Jr. was overcome with emotion during his country’s national anthem prior to Tuesday’s game against Mexico. Neymar, who is considered Brazil’s most dangerous attacker, wiped his eyes while his teammates sang …

Neymar’s girlfriend Gabriella Lenzi ready for another match

After defeating Croatia in its first game of group play, Brazil has put itself in a position to all but clinch a spot in the knockout rounds with a win over Mexico on Tuesday. If you’re a fan of the host team, you should have no fear — …

John Brooks goal

John Brooks dreamed about scoring game-winner before it happened

John Brooks enjoyed what will likely go down as the greatest moment of his career on Monday when he scored the game-winning goal for the USA against Ghana. The perfect header was the type of play that Brooks, who is a reserve player, could only dream …

John Brooks ‘Johnny Futbol’ headline is A+ creativity

Unless you have been in hibernation for the past 14 hours or so, you have likely heard about the game-winning goal 21-year-old John Brooks scored for the United States against Ghana on Monday night. The well-placed header instantly turned Brooks into …

Clint Dempsey broken nose

Clint Dempsey thinks nose is broken, was coughing up blood

Clint Dempsey in all likelihood suffered a broken nose against Ghana in Group G play of the World Cup on Monday. Dempsey scored in the first minute to give the US a 1-0 lead over Ghana in the 2-1 victory. A little over 30 minutes later, he was kicked …

John Brooks goal

John Brooks’ Wikipedia page gets a healthy update after huge goal vs Ghana

John Brooks scored the winning goal for the USA against Ghana in their Group G World Cup game on Monday, and his Wikipedia page receive an appropriate update to reflect his accomplishment. See what happens when you score a goal to give the US a win …

Clint Dempsey gets bloody nose after being kicked in face (GIF)

Just minutes after the US lost striker Jozy Altidore to what looked like a hamstring injury, Clint Dempsey was booted directly in the face by a high kick. Dempsey, another American striker, was left with a bloody nose and briefly left the field. He …

Jozy Altidore leaves with apparent hamstring injury

US striker Jozy Alitodore left Monday’s match against Ghana in the first half with what looked like a hamstring injury. Altidore was chasing down a long pass from Michael Bradley when he grabbed for the back of his leg and immediately dropped …

Germany coach Joachim Loew wipes nose, shakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s hand (GIF)

Germany coach Joachim Loew shook Cristiano Ronaldo’s hand as the Portugal star left the field on Monday, and he may have given him a souvenir in the process. I guess that just depends on how clean Loew’s nose is. As you can see, Loew …

Ghana rationing electricity so World Cup coverage won’t be interrupted

Ghana will kick off its quest for the World Cup championship on Monday afternoon against the United States, and the African nation is going to extreme measures to assure its people will be able to watch the game on television. According to Bloomberg, …

Pepe gets red card for headbutt (GIF)

Portugal center back Pepe was given a red card during Monday’s match against Germany after he headbutted an opponent. Pepe was angry in the first half after he apparently felt that Germany’s Thomas Muller sold a hand to the face a bit too …

Lionel Messi goal

Lionel Messi makes defenders collide on World Cup goal (Video)

The best scorer in the world didn’t waste much time getting on the board at the 2014 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored the second goal of the game for Argentina in their Group F opener Sunday against Bosnia and Herzegovina, coming across the box …

Oscar Duarte scores on beautiful header for Costa Rica (GIF)

The 2014 World Cup is less than three days young, and already we have seen some players score incredible goals using their heads. Robin Van Persie lived up to his Flying Dutchman nickname with this beautiful header in an upset win over Spain on …

Here is why Diego Costa is being booed by Brazilian fans

Diego Costa was booed mercilessly by Brazilian fans every time he touched the ball during Spain’s World Cup match against The Netherlands on Friday. The reason for that is he was born in Brazil. Costa was born and raised in Lagarto, Brazil. …

Robin Van Persie scores on incredible header (Video)

Robin Van Persie scored what likely will end up being one of the best goals of the 2014 World Cup on Friday afternoon. His incredible header was the first of the tournament for The Netherlands and tied their match against Spain just before halftime. …

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