Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer.How I'll miss the greatness of Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi and Al-Nassr FC forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the two men who unequivocally dominated the sport throughout multiple decades. Their greatness on the pitch should never be downplayed or overlooked, and their sheer existence within … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Equality in European Football
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Soccer enthusiasts Come Together For Pepperdine World Cup Tournament
Photos by Arthur Puu Pepperdine staff and students participated in the 2018 Pepperdine World Cup Soccer Tournament at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Saturday, April 7. The seven-on-seven co-ed tournament, spearheaded by Intercultural Affairs and the International Students Advisory Council (ISAC), took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prizes from local businesses such as Malibu … [Read more...] about Soccer enthusiasts Come Together For Pepperdine World Cup Tournament
The World Cup just made history and here’s why
Art by Sacha Irick It was a trying journey from the moment FIFA drew the initial World Cup brackets and announced that my dear home nation was in group D — the death group — along with Italy, Uruguay and the UK. People on social networks were not shy about making jokes and mocking the “Cinderella” team of the group: Costa Rica. I remember finding out about our group placement … [Read more...] about The World Cup just made history and here’s why
Saved by a Miracle
World Cup-related hashtags were all over Twitter on Oct. 15 when, after scoring a goal against Panama, the United States changed the group score charts. As Panama fell to fifth place, Mexico was automatically bumped up to fourth, which meant they could go to playoffs and get one last chance to qualify for the World Cup. Unfortunately for Panama, being fifth on the group’s chart … [Read more...] about Saved by a Miracle
Soccer to set world ablaze
Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series assessing the 2014 World Cup On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the … [Read more...] about Soccer to set world ablaze