Five World Cup storylines to watch
Brazil hosts the tournament in June July with primetime match times for U S fans and a global audience. The United States under Juergen Klinsmann faces Germany Portugal and Ghana in Group G as Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey lead a transitioning squad seeking knockout stage football. Brazil carries home field pressure as favorites with a near perfect home record and five world titles while Mexico makes an unexpected return after a late qualifying scare.
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World Cup Talk Highlights Mexico Belgium Ronaldo Messi Rivalry
Mexico clinched a 9 3 aggregate win over Panama and advance to a playoff against New Zealand with El Tri’s star players Javier Hernandez and Rafael Marquez underscoring their title bid. Belgium’s young talents Lukaku Hazard are tipped to rise though not favored to win. The Ronaldo Messi rivalry frames a potential path to finals as fans debate who will define this World Cup.
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Long: GCCC coach on World Cup growth and future
GCCC coach argues the World Cup signs a future-focused program led by Klinsmann. He cites Brazil as a model, notes Landon Donovan’s omission signals a rebuild, and urges fans to study top teams and athletes while players improve by practicing and playing. Brazil faces Croatia at 3 p.m. opening. U S starts versus Ghana at 5 p.m. Monday.
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Klinsmann Sets Realistic Cup Hopes for US Team
Jurgen Klinsmann says the United States should aim realistically at the World Cup, not win it outright, as the team prepares to face Ghana in Natal. Jozy Altidore echoes tempered expectations while Donovan joins ESPN as a World Cup analyst following roster cuts.
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NCAA leader remains confident amid autonomy debate
NCAA president Mark Emmert voiced confidence the federation will resolve tensions as Power 5 conferences seek autonomy to pass rule changes. In Orlando he welcomed frank talks with athletic directors at the NACDA convention about meals, cost of attendance stipends, jersey sales, and transfer rules.
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Lundqvist 40 saves lift Rangers in Game 4 comeback
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 40 shots as the New York Rangers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at Madison Square Garden to shorten the series. Benoit Pouliot opened the scoring and Martin St. Louis added a second as New York forced a Game 5 in Staples Center.
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