Category Archives: Soccer

The Sports Archives – FIFA Women’s World Cup Fun Facts and Memories

The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament is held in Germany and began on June 26, 2011 with host team and defending World Cup champion Germany winning it’s first game with a 2-1 score over Canada. Here are some interesting … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament commences on June 26, 2011 in Germany.  The tournament has been held only 5 times previously with the United States Women’s team winning the first ever in 1991, followed by Norway and then … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Funny Sports Pictures – Series 2

More funny pictures from The Sports Archives!       Posted: 06/09/2011

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The Sports Archives – FIFA Women’s World Cup – Mia Hamm

Mariel Margaret Hamm, better known as Mia Hamm, was born on March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama.  She played forward many years for the United States women’s national soccer team, and scored more international goals (158) than any other player, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Maradona’s Hand of God Goal

Diego Maradona is still considered one of the greatest soccer players in the world, despite a history of misfortune.  With his deceptive style of dribbling and quick bursts of speed, he was able to lead Argentina to World Cup victory … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Brandi Chastain clinching 1999 Women’s World Cup

You could not have designed a better finish to the Women’s 1999 World Cup!  The United States and China had just battled to a scoreless draw after overtime and US goalkeeper Brianna Scurry just made a critical save which set … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Pele and Brazil 1958 World Cup Victory

Pele was Brazil and Brazil was Pele.  During the 1958 World Cup Tournament which Brazil won, Pele lead all Brazil scorers with 6 goals and all of which came in the knockout round.  He scored 1 against Wales in the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Bidding for World Cup 2018 and 2022 Turns Ugly!

There are 11 countries competing to host the next two World Cup tournaments and on December 2, in Zurich, 24 FIFA officials will make that decision. I wonder if those 24 FIFA officials are being sequestered. The World Cup venue … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Die-Hard Soccer Fans are Still Dying Hard

We have all heard so many stories of soccer fans being either killed from mad stampedes or soccer hooliganism. You don’t hear about this in any other sport in the world. Why just soccer? Most recently, in Nairobi, Kenya, seven … Continue reading

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Jurgen Klinsmann will not coach US National Soccer Team

Jurgen Klinsmann ended his talks over possibly becoming coach for the US National Soccer team. Citing that US Soccer Federation would not put down in writing what was mutually agreed upon verbally.  Conversations regarding control and who would have the … Continue reading

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