To not even qualify for the WC... pathetic. NO excuses for that. I will say, I felt some pride when the idea of them replacing Iran in the Cup was recently floated, and they immediately responded they would not do that. It would have been utterly wrong. A...
Certainly puts a little damper on the festivities and passion in Toronto with its over 500k people of Italian heritage. USA might do okay, Canada is always hoping for a breakthrough but I enjoy England, some European teams and the excitement of South Amer...
... I’m not exactly thrilled about this World Cup, which is already tainted by corruption (even more so than previous ones…), the outrageous inflation in ticket prices for a sport that claims to be for the people, and the poor reception given to supporter...
It's tough to see Italy sitting this one out. No excuses for missing qualification they earned that absence. But I respect their decision not to take Iran's spot. That was the right call. I'll be watching for the US, hoping they can surprise a few teams. ...