https://dezurda.com/en/posts/Recent content in Posts on De ZurdaHugoen-USSat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/the-left-foot-of-god/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/the-left-foot-of-god/<p>Eduardo Galeano wrote that he was a beggar for good football. He went to the stadiums, he said, hat in hand, and across the grounds of the world he begged for alms: <em>&ldquo;a pretty move, for the love of God.&rdquo;</em> He didn&rsquo;t care which shirt the miracle wore. He cared about the miracle.</p>https://dezurda.com/en/posts/concacaf-champions-cup-2026-round-one/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/concacaf-champions-cup-2026-round-one/<p>The road to the <strong>2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final</strong> is officially mapped out. Live from Miami, a made-for-TV draw unveiled the 11 Round One clashes and the full bracket for the 61st edition of the region’s premier club competition. With Vanessa Huppenkothen, Alexi Lalas, and Mariah Ramharack on the desk, and Brad Guzan plus Pavel Pardo assisting, the stage was set for the 27 participating teams.</p>https://dezurda.com/en/posts/2026-world-cup-draw-analysis-real-teams/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/2026-world-cup-draw-analysis-real-teams/<p>The draw for the 2026 World Cup is official. With 48 teams (including three host nations) and 12 groups, the stage is set for drama, upsets, and unforgettable moments. Below is a breakdown of groups using the actual teams drawn — including placeholders for play-off spots — and our pick for the <strong>must-watch match</strong> in each group.</p>https://dezurda.com/en/posts/miami-first-mls-cup-messi/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/miami-first-mls-cup-messi/<p>When Inter Miami entered MLS in 2020—during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—the club&rsquo;s journey began under the most unusual circumstances imaginable. Empty stadiums, constantly shifting protocols, and a roster still trying to find its identity defined a debut season that felt more like survival than competition. Add to that the years-long struggle to secure a permanent stadium, filled with political battles, community negotiations, and design revisions, and Miami’s early story felt like an uphill climb with no clear summit.</p>https://dezurda.com/en/posts/mls-weekend-recap/Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://dezurda.com/en/posts/mls-weekend-recap/<p>The MLS weekend brought drama, standout performances, and playoff implications across the league. From rivalry matches to tactical showdowns, here’s everything you need to know from this action-packed slate of games.</p>