Pelé: Ambassador of Joy
Sean MurphyThere are two ways to describe what a big deal it was to receive this toy as a Christmas gift in 1970-something. First, it was high tech entertainment for the…
Socrates, R.I.P.
I read with sadness about the recent passing of Brazilian soccer legend Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio Vieira de Oliveira. Or, Socrates for short. He has been adequately eulogized already (a decent…
The Spanish Caravan
Congratulations to a very worthy and deserving Spain for securing their first World Cup title. Condolences to the Dutch, who did not exactly do their Clockwork Orange-era compatriots especially proud…
Go Ghana!
Okay, so it wasn't meant to be for the Team U.S.A. Again. But it was a good run and there is no doubting the positive overall impact this World Cup…
The World Cup Is Coming
Mundial de Futbol* Tomaso sat down to watch the day’s action. He had missed several crucial games from the 1990 tournament because, like most men, the extraordinary physics and logistics…