Got it? Good. We'll get to previews for the above later. Let's rewind first. Mexico continued to make CONCACAF proud by dispatching of Croatia and advancing to the Round of 16 and providing a new media darling in the form of their gaffer, Miguel Herrera. Neymar saved Brazil's blushes (they have issues, people) and, as expected, the hosts topped their group. The Holland/Chile clash was a bit of a bust as the Dutch cruised. And Spain? They won a match.
Brazil 4 - 1 Colombia: Stuart James at Estádio Nacional
Brazil 4 - 1 Colombia: Neymar, Fred & Fernandinho assuage Scolari’s Chile fears
David Ornstein: Brazil join the party but how long will they stay?
Fernando Duarte: Stubborn Scolari gets it right
Mexico 3 - 1 Croatia: Report
Mexico 3 - 1 Croatia: As told by Miguel Herrera's sideline reactions
Andrea Canales: Mexico move on
Netherlands 2 - 0 Chile: Report
Rory Smith: Defeat may not be so bad for Chile
Sid Lowe is down in Brazil and since Spain is caput, he's changed his focus to Argentina. Take a look. Eduardo Alvarez is still thinking about Spain, however. Here are Five Things Del Bosque got wrong, according to Señor Alvarez.
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| See the link above for more fun with Miguel Herrera. |
Amy Lawrence wants to talk about Arjen Robben. If it were anyone else, we'd balk, but since it's Amy, we'll allow it. She thinks that at the age of 52 30, Robben has FINALLY matured.
You want some Talking Points? Done.
As promised, previews for today's action!
Italy vs. Uruguay: Preview
Italy vs. Uruguay: Preview II
Costa Rica vs. England: Preview + Paul Merson's Prediction
Gabriele Marcotti: The rise of Jorge Luis Pinto
Barney Ronay: Costa Rica living the dream
Japan vs. Colombia: Preview + Paul Merson's Prediction
Greece vs. Ivory Coast: Preview + Paul Merson's Prediction
Let's go back to the USA for a moment. Michael Bradley has justifiably been criticized for playing below his usual high standard. Jeff Carlisle takes a closer look at the Yanks...and Bradley.
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| "We play Japan today." |
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| "We play Colombia today." |
Enough.
Onward!!
-SSN
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