Boys, take notes: Why women’s soccer is light-years ahead
Oh, yeah, and the greatest soccer you will ever see is played by women.
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Champions League: Looking at the semifinals
The road to this season’s Champions League finals has been paved by both surprise and lack thereof. This week’s matchups reflect those two opposites.
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Love of the game: How sports created a community for me
Millions of people stand by their teams; millions of people scream at their TVs during close games; millions wear their fan gear with pride after victories; millions stand with you as you watch this one beautiful game unfold.
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Champions League Week 5: The good, the bad and the unexpected
It’s hard to play professional soccer, but it’s even harder when everything is on the line.
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Champions League week 2: Losers win, winners lose (except Barcelona)
Another week of the UEFA Champions League is in the books, and this one provided its share of upsets and mind-boggling matches. Europe’s premier soccer competition is only in its early stages, but clear favorites are emerging, as well as clear underdogs and more importantly, clear underperformers.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s undeniable pursuit of the spotlight
I made two observations about Ronaldo that day: 1) Madrid treats him like he’s its adopted Spanish son, and 2) He carries himself like he knows he’s the best player in the world.
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Daily Cal Intelligence Bureau dispatches from World Cup Russia: Part 2
As I sit here on the eve of our nation’s Independence Day, clutching an American flag and a Russian bootleg version of season seven of “Walker, Texas Ranger,” I am reminded of home.
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A slow sip of espresso: The change of pace in Buenos Aires
There’s something incredibly refreshing about sitting down and enjoying a coffee — or an entire meal for that matter — without a sense of urgency or haste.
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The good, the Fred and the boring
Should a team not just win, but provide some sort of entertainment while doing so? The question has bothered the sports community for decades and Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Sevilla brought the question to the forefront of the soccer world.
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Champions League corner: All hail Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian and former Roma striker has proven to be the best signing of the offseason, as he’s already been involved in 40 of Liverpool’s goals in the 36 matches he’s played in for the club — scoring 30 of them and assisting on an additional 10.
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