Demichelis v. Robben—children, avert your eyes. Read more

Sometimes you are just so so wrong. So wrong. Sigh. Wow. (Arsenal - Newcastle anyone?) Read more

Personally, I have no objections to that change and will do so in future pieces. Read more

If fans could win the World Cup, South Korea would be favorites. Read more

I have never nor ever will root for a team to get anything off of the United States. Off of South Korea? Sure, why not. Read more

In a straight comparison of talent, I prefer this Costa Rican team but I see your point. I really like Christian Bolanos and think Bryan Ruiz is a productive player (regardless of his time at Fulham). Read more

I felt the Dutch were serious underdogs against the Spanish. I didn't rate the Dutch side. I'm still not totally convinced but am happy to admit I was wrong. I stand by calling the match an upset but what I was talking about the scoreline as much as the result. Read more

I didn't think I was underestimating Los Ticos and yet it appears I have. Read more

You're right (though I don't think it's the end of the world for the Italians). How incredible would it be if Italy and England were the two teams eliminated from this group. Read more

Well, I've learned a good lesson today—I should never, ever believe in England. Read more

Suarez is unbelievable. Read more

UPDATE: Suárez starts but his match fitness/sharpness is a massive question mark. England should overwhelm Uruguay in the midfield but Suárez can change the game at the drop of a hat. Read more

West Coast offense with a heavy blitzing defense—it's just as important where you win the ball as what you do with it. Compressing the field on defense and expanding it on offense. Read more

Or Portugal could opt to not start their best holding midfielder... *bangs head on desk* Read more

Yeah, there wasn't time enough to make a proper change—the Dutch really ripped Spain to shreds in the 2nd half. Read more