International Soccer

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: The Chile team pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group B match between Germany and Chile at Kazan Arena on June 22, 2017 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Confederations Cup wide open heading into last group stage match

Brazil’s road to becoming the best nation in football again

The Alternates: England (2020)

The Alternates: Italy National Team

Opponents during La Liga season, Karim Benzema of Real Madrid and Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club could be teammates on a hypothetical team of French Alternates. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

The Alternates: France National Team

Jun 7, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas (10) takes a penalty kick against El Salvador in the first half at FedEx Field. Spain won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Alternates: Spain

Aug 20, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Germany midfield Serge Gnabry (17) reacts during penalty kicks against Brazil in the men's gold medal match during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracana. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Alternates: Germany

Jun 26, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) reacts during penalty kicks during the championship match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament against Chile at MetLife Stadium. Chile defeated Argentina 0-0 (4-2). Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Who will be the next “The Best”?

SUITA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 14: Match Referee, Viktor Kassai, awards a penalty to Kashima Antlets during the FIFA Club World Cup Semi Final between Atletico Nacional and Kashima Antlers at Suita City Football Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Suita, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

FIFA’s video replay system requires further examination

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 10: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during a match between Argentina and Brazil as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Mineirao Stadium on November 10, 2016 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Edu Andrade/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Has Lionel Messi failed Argentina?

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 09: A sandcastle of Neymar of Brazil and Lionel Messi of Argentina on Copacabana beach on June 9, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Argentina: Preview and Projected Lineups

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 11: FIFA Ballon dOr 2015 nominees Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid answer media questions during the FIFA Ballon dOr 2015 press conference prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Ranking the 30 Ballon d’Or nominees

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - OCTOBER 11: Marcus Rashford of England battles for the ball with Aljaz Struna of Slovenia during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Group F match between Slovenia and England at Stadion Stozice on October 11, 2016 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Diagnosing the England National Team

Salvadorean player Xavier Garcia (R) fights for the ball with Sawyers Romaine (L) from St Kitts y Nevis during a CONCACAF qualifying match for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador on June 16,2015. AFP PHOTO / Marvin RECINOS (Photo credit should read Marvin RECINOS/AFP/Getty Images)

The true essence of the International Break

MANAUS, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Neymar player of Brazil celebrates his goal during 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualification match between Brazil and Colombia at Arena da Amazonia at Arena da Amazonia on September 6, 2016 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Bruno Zanardo/Getty Images)

International break: 11 must watch matches from World Cup qualifiers

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Sam Allardyce, manager of Sunderland celebrates staying in the Premier League after victory during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May 11, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Sam Allardyce to be named as new English manager

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Ronaldinho greets and hugs Pele during Soccer Aid at Old Trafford on June 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

It is time for Ronaldinho to retire?

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after being defeated by Chile in the penalty shoot-out of the Copa America Centenario final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, on June 26, 2016. After extra-time Chile win penalty shoot-out 4-2. / AFP / Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Lionel Messi’s legacy take a hit after another disappointment with Argentina?

LENS, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Harry Kane of England reacts during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Euro 2016: England must drop Harry Kane for final match

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 13: Starters for the Mexico team pose on the pitch before the start of the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Copa America: Can Mexico contain Chile?

GETAFE, SPAIN - JUNE 07: David Silva of Spain competes for the ball with Kverkvelia (L) and Kashia of Georgia during an international friendly match between Spain and Georgia at Alfonso Perez stadium on June 7, 2016 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Euro 2016: Should Spain be Worried about Loss to Georgia?

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aaron Mooy of Australia takes on Danny Drinkwater of England during the International Friendly match between England and Australia at Stadium of Light on May 27, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Australia’s future looks bright

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 29: Jesus Corona of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during the match between Mexico and Canada as part of the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium on March 29, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Eloisa Sanchez/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Predicting El Tri’s Copa America starting 11

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 13: Domenico Scala, Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee speaks during the 66th FIFA Congress at Centro Banamex on May 13, 2016 in Mexico City. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Scala resignation, new rules shows nothing has changed for FIFA

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 08: Radamel Falcao Garcia of Colombia looks on during a match between Colombia and Peru as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at Metropolitano Roberto Melendez Stadium on October 08, 2015 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gal Schweizer/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Lessons from El Niño: What Falcao could learn from Fernando Torres

Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant (C L) and Barcelona team captain Andrés Iniesta Luján (C R) pose with other members of the FC Barcelona football team before a training session at the StarHub Stadium in Carson, California, on July 20, 2015. Barcelona will play the LA Galaxy in an International Champions Cup match on July 21. AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

5 players who would receive Kobe style send off

PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 10: The national soccer team of Mexico poses before the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

Starting 11 prediction for Mexico vs. Canada

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (R) puts his hand to his mouth after clashing with Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini during a Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. Uruguay won 1-0. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIA (Photo credit should read DANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez Must Behave Himself With Uruguay