55 Thoughts You've Had During The World Cup

June 23, 2014, 7:46 am

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OK, so is it soccer or fútbol?

1. Okay here we go.
2. Go America.
3. What's this?
4. Buffalo chicken dip? I'll just have a little.
5. Wow this is good.
6. I should stop eating.
7. Okay just one more chip.
8. Well that chip was small, I need one more.
9. Seriously this is the last one.
10. Okay back to the game.

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11. Six minutes on the clock.
12. Wow the game went that quickly?
13. How long was I eating for?
14. Wait, the clock is going up.
15. Does anyone else know the clock is counting up?
16. How am I supposed to know how much longer the game lasts?
17. I wonder if anyone here knows how long a soccer game is.
18. Don't ask, pretend you know about soccer.
19. Dear Google, how long does a soccer game last?
20. 90 minutes. Wow that's a long game.

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OK, So How Exactly Does USA Advance In The World Cup?

June 23, 2014, 1:42 pm

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These are basically all the ways Team USA can move on to the next round.

Here are the standings for Group G:

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This Hilarious Video Perfectly Captures How Every USA World Cup Party Ended On Sunday

June 23, 2014, 2:00 pm

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“I believe that we will… NOOOOOOO.”

Fans across the U.S. gathered at bars and house parties to cheer on Team USA in their match against Portugal on Sunday. Up by a point with only 30 seconds left in the game, USA fans thought a win was inevitable. But they were very, very wrong.

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The game ended in a 2-2 draw, after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo’s perfect cross to Varela resulted in a goal as USA fans were preemptively celebrating a win. Key word: preemptively.

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Don't count your chickens before they hatch, everyone.

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LINK: This Is How USA Fans Reacted To The Draw Against Portugal

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Mexico's Coach Just Celebrated His Team's Victory With The Hug Of The World Cup

June 23, 2014, 2:48 pm

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This pretty much the gold standard of hugs.

This is how Miguel Herrera celebrated his team's 75th minute goal against Croatia, which secured his team's berth in the knockout stages.

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First, there's this face from defender Paul Aguilar, who gets tackled to the ground by his own coach.

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THAT FACE.

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20,000 Sign Petition After Referee Seen "Celebrating" With Nigerian Player

June 24, 2014, 3:05 am

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Fans and players have blamed the referee for Bosnia’s exit from the World Cup.

A petition calling for New Zealand referee Peter O’Leary to be removed from the World Cup has attracted more than 23,000 signatures after an image appearing to show him "celebrating” with Nigeria’s goalkeeper spread across the internet.

A petition calling for New Zealand referee Peter O’Leary to be removed from the World Cup has attracted more than 23,000 signatures after an image appearing to show him "celebrating” with Nigeria’s goalkeeper spread across the internet.

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Nigeria won its Group F game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in controversial circumstances at the weekend.

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Bosnia had a perfectly good goal by Edin Dzeko incorrectly ruled out for offside minutes before Nigeria’s Peter Odemwingie scored the only goal of the game to seal victory for the Super Eagles and send Bosnia out of the World Cup.

Bosnia had a perfectly good goal by Edin Dzeko incorrectly ruled out for offside minutes before Nigeria’s Peter Odemwingie scored the only goal of the game to seal victory for the Super Eagles and send Bosnia out of the World Cup.

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11 World Cup Stories That Will Make You Smile (And Cry)

June 24, 2014, 7:09 am

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There are beautiful things happening outside of the field too.

The staff of the website Impedimento gathered 10 examples of solidarity and camaraderie that have happened all around Brazil since the World Cup's opening day.

The American guy who wanted to have company for the opening game rather than sell his extra ticket.

Eli, from San Francisco, had an extra ticket for the opening game: Brazil vs. Croatia. Instead of selling it, probably for a lot of money, he preferred to give it away to a guy who lived near the stadium — someone who never dreamt of being at the World Cup opener. They watched the game together. "I made a good friend for life," said the surprised guest.

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The Ghana player who asked to visit the poor neighborhood surrounding the stadium (and gave away money).

Sulley Muntari wanted to see the neighborhood of Rei Pele Stadium, in Alagoas, and said it reminded him of the place where he was raised. He took pictures, signed autographs and...gave away money.

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The Rio de Janeiro doorman who shared his TV with Chilean fans who couldn't get tickets for the match against Spain.

Fourteen inches were enough for the doorman Luiz Gonzaga, who works in Copacabana — and for 50 Chilean fans who couldn't get tickets to the match against Spain.

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LeBron James Is Officially A Free Agent

June 24, 2014, 7:46 am

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Lebron James’ agent informed the Miami Heat that he will exercise the early termination clause in his contract, effectively making him a free agent.

NBA superstar LeBron James has informed the Miami Heat that he will opt of his contract and test the market, ESPN reports.

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15 Times BuzzFeed Objectified Men During The World Cup

June 24, 2014, 7:56 am

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We have no one to blame but ourselves.

When we ranked what needed to be ranked:

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When we helped you answer the toughest question of them all:

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For Everyone Developing An Unhealthy Obsession With "That White Guy With Dreads" On Team USA

June 24, 2014, 8:09 am

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You are not alone.

SOUND THE HOT WHITE DUDE WITH DREADS THAT ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD WITH DREADS ALARM.

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This is some Titanic-level shit.

Ladies, gay men, and lovers of beautiful, fine things: Kyle Beckerman.

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Uruguay Defeats Italy 1-0, Advances To The Round Of 16

June 24, 2014, 8:49 am

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Uruguay — which was, by the way, the first country to legalize marijuana — defeats Italy 1-0. Controversy near the the end of the game after Luis Suarez apparently bit an Italian player .

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An Open Letter to Jürgen Klinsmann

June 24, 2014, 9:49 am

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Forget the tie, and forget the tiebreaker. We believe that we can win.

Dear Jürgen,

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You know us — we're the ones with the bandanas and the flags and the lifetime of U.S. soccer memories.

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We're the ones who remember every Dos a Cero. We're the ones who remember every game that coulda shoulda woulda gone our way.

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We're the fans, and we should say this upfront: We couldn't be prouder of our team.

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FIFA Charges Luis Suárez For Biting Italian Player At World Cup

June 24, 2014, 10:54 am

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The Uruguayan star appeared to bite Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup game Tuesday. Update: FIFA has opened an investigation against Suárez.

Luis Suárez appeared to bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in the 80th minute of the final group stage match for both teams.

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Chiellini came up showing off the apparent bite marks on his left shoulder.

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26 Facts That Prove Mick Foley Is The World's Coolest Person

June 24, 2014, 12:28 pm

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We already knew he was a champion in the ring. Here’s why he’s a boss outside of it.

Mick Foley AKA Mankind AKA Cactus Jack AKA Dude Love is commonly known for being one of the most famous and respected professional wrestlers of all time.

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But there's more to this hulking man than his wrestling career could sum up.

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14 Reasons This World Cup Has Captured The American Audience

June 24, 2014, 3:08 pm

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It’s the perfect storm matched with American spirit.

We have an Olympic hangover and the only prescription is more 'Murica.

American patriotism is still lingering from the Sochi Olympics and USA fans are shifting that united spirit toward the World Cup. After two heartbreaking losses to Canada in Olympic hockey, USA fans are craving some sort of redemption as World Cup underdogs.

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This Beats By Dre commercial pumped everyone up.

A few days before the World Cup started, this commercial was released, giving a new look to the tournament while becoming the soundtrack of the games.

It's not a big commitment.

Since Brazil is only one hour ahead of us, Americans can watch the games live during normal hours without having to wake up super early or stay up super late. Plus, some of the games are in prime time.

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The World Cup has no real competition.

The NBA season is over, the NHL season is over, and football is just entering the first stages of the offseason. So aside from baseball, which is in a midseason slump, the World Cup has no real competition.

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A Load Of Fans Have Won Money After Betting Luis Suarez Would Bite Someone At The World Cup

June 25, 2014, 2:41 am

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It’s not all bad news.

Luis Suarez is facing a lengthy ban after appearing to bite Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s 1-0 victory at the World Cup on Tuesday.

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The Liverpool striker has faced widespread criticism but there are some fans applauding his actions after it won them quite a lot of money.

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Massive Fight Breaks Out Between Mexico And Croatia World Cup Fans

June 25, 2014, 8:22 am

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Welp, it had to happen sometime…

Sometime during the Croatia-Mexico match on Monday, a fight broke out in the stands between the two fan groups.

After a few solid punches were thrown, and a beer, security was finally able to intervene and break up the fight.

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Bosnia Wins Its First-Ever World Cup Match

June 25, 2014, 8:38 am

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Bosnia defeats Iran 3-1 in its last group stage match. The World Cup is over for both teams. Argentina and Nigeria will advance from Group F.

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You Can Now Play Pac-Man With Luis Suárez Chomping On Giorgio Chiellini's Head

June 25, 2014, 9:23 am

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Just make sure you escape the referees chasing you with red cards!

So there's now a version of Pac-Man on the internet — except instead of Pac-Man eating the dots, it's Luis Suárez biting his way through tiny Giorgio Chiellinis.

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Take a bite out of the sunglasses, and the referees suddenly become edible, too.

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LINK: FIFA Charges Luis Suárez For Biting Italian Player At World Cup

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NFL Concussion Settlement Grants Unrestricted Compensation For Players Suffering Brain Injuries

June 25, 2014, 9:30 am

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All retired players who develop neurocognative disorders will receive medical benefits and financial compensation.

On Wednesday, the NFL reached a settlement in the ongoing class-action lawsuit by retired players who have suffered from brain injuries as a result of their time in the league.

In August, the NFL's limit of financial responsibility was capped at $765 million for over 4,800 former players.

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Today's agreement will grant immediate assistance for players who have developed, or believe they may develop, a cognitive injury.

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Today's agreement reaffirms the NFL's commitment to provide help to those retired players and their families who are in need, and to do so without the delay, expense and emotional cost associated with protracted litigation. We are eager to move forward with the process of court approval and implementation of the settlement

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This Man Proposed To His Girlfriend In A Commercial During The World Cup

June 25, 2014, 11:34 am

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It was super cheesy, but she still said yes.

Nick Bastress (who works for Time Warner) decided he wanted to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Nicole, on a TV commercial.

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The commercial, which took Bastress seven months to make, aired during the U.S.-Portugal game on June 22.

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“She didn’t cry because she was so shocked,” Bastress told ABC News. “I mean this girl will cry at a 30-second Google commercial, but she was just too shocked.”

“She didn’t cry because she was so shocked,” Bastress told ABC News . “I mean this girl will cry at a 30-second Google commercial, but she was just too shocked.”

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Even though Nicole didn't cry, she still said yes.

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Here are the standings for Group G:

Fans across the U.S. gathered at bars and house parties to cheer on Team USA in their match against Portugal on Sunday. Up by a point with only 30 seconds left in the game, USA fans thought a win was inevitable. But they were very, very wrong.

The game ended in a 2-2 draw, after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo’s perfect cross to Varela resulted in a goal as USA fans were preemptively celebrating a win. Key word: preemptively.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch, everyone.

This is how Miguel Herrera celebrated his team's 75th minute goal against Croatia, which secured his team's berth in the knockout stages.

First, there's this face from defender Paul Aguilar, who gets tackled to the ground by his own coach.

THAT FACE.

A petition calling for New Zealand referee Peter O’Leary to be removed from the World Cup has attracted more than 23,000 signatures after an image appearing to show him "celebrating” with Nigeria’s goalkeeper spread across the internet.

Nigeria won its Group F game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in controversial circumstances at the weekend.

Bosnia had a perfectly good goal by Edin Dzeko incorrectly ruled out for offside minutes before Nigeria’s Peter Odemwingie scored the only goal of the game to seal victory for the Super Eagles and send Bosnia out of the World Cup.

The American guy who wanted to have company for the opening game rather than sell his extra ticket.

The Ghana player who asked to visit the poor neighborhood surrounding the stadium (and gave away money).

The Rio de Janeiro doorman who shared his TV with Chilean fans who couldn't get tickets for the match against Spain.

NBA superstar LeBron James has informed the Miami Heat that he will opt of his contract and test the market, ESPN reports.

When we ranked what needed to be ranked:

When we helped you answer the toughest question of them all:

SOUND THE HOT WHITE DUDE WITH DREADS THAT ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD WITH DREADS ALARM.

Ladies, gay men, and lovers of beautiful, fine things: Kyle Beckerman.

Dear Jürgen,

You know us — we're the ones with the bandanas and the flags and the lifetime of U.S. soccer memories.

We're the ones who remember every Dos a Cero. We're the ones who remember every game that coulda shoulda woulda gone our way.

We're the fans, and we should say this upfront: We couldn't be prouder of our team.

Luis Suárez appeared to bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in the 80th minute of the final group stage match for both teams.

Chiellini came up showing off the apparent bite marks on his left shoulder.

Mick Foley AKA Mankind AKA Cactus Jack AKA Dude Love is commonly known for being one of the most famous and respected professional wrestlers of all time.

But there's more to this hulking man than his wrestling career could sum up.

We have an Olympic hangover and the only prescription is more 'Murica.

This Beats By Dre commercial pumped everyone up.

It's not a big commitment.

The World Cup has no real competition.

Luis Suarez is facing a lengthy ban after appearing to bite Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s 1-0 victory at the World Cup on Tuesday.

The Liverpool striker has faced widespread criticism but there are some fans applauding his actions after it won them quite a lot of money.

Sometime during the Croatia-Mexico match on Monday, a fight broke out in the stands between the two fan groups.

After a few solid punches were thrown, and a beer, security was finally able to intervene and break up the fight.

Watch the video:

So there's now a version of Pac-Man on the internet — except instead of Pac-Man eating the dots, it's Luis Suárez biting his way through tiny Giorgio Chiellinis.

Take a bite out of the sunglasses, and the referees suddenly become edible, too.

On Wednesday, the NFL reached a settlement in the ongoing class-action lawsuit by retired players who have suffered from brain injuries as a result of their time in the league.

Today's agreement will grant immediate assistance for players who have developed, or believe they may develop, a cognitive injury.

Nick Bastress (who works for Time Warner) decided he wanted to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Nicole, on a TV commercial.

The commercial, which took Bastress seven months to make, aired during the U.S.-Portugal game on June 22.

“She didn’t cry because she was so shocked,” Bastress told ABC News. “I mean this girl will cry at a 30-second Google commercial, but she was just too shocked.”

Even though Nicole didn't cry, she still said yes.

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