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4 hours ago

Martinez: Mondragón deserves to be here

Colombia forward and player of the day Jackson Martinez congratulates goalkeeper Faryd Mondragón on achieving a well deserved soccer career.

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Posted by Carl Worswick

6 hours ago

Joy, respect as Mondragon ends quest

The ESPN FC World Cup Encore panel delve into Colombia's brilliant 4-1 victory over Japan.

It's been a very long road for Faryd Mondragon, who set a record by playing in the World Cup at age 43.

No sooner had the final whistle blown than Faryd Mondragon was down on his knees. Even with the world's TV cameras zooming in, the then-27-year-old goalkeeper could hold back no longer. Head in his hands, he started to cry.

Goals from England's Darren Anderton and David Beckham in Colombia's final ...

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8 hours ago

Men in Blazers: Boot Room Extra, Matchday 13

Join Men in Blazers, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, as they give their unique take on the Uruguay vs Italy match and breakdown a day filled with drama in Brazil.

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9 hours ago

Matchday 13: A day of World Cup firsts

England coach Roy Hodgson discusses the team's performance against Costa Rica and is overwhelmed with the support of fans throughout the World Cup tournament.

Tuesday was a day of World Cup firsts, headlined by Colombia and Costa Rica both winning a World Cup group for the first time and Greece advancing to the knockout stage for the first time.

Also, Uruguay defeated Italy to advance to the knockout round in their second straight World Cup for the first ...

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9 hours ago

Pekerman: Colombia close-knit group

2014 FIFA World Cup Group C: Japan 1-4 Colombia

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman credited his players' superior ability to work together as the secret of his team's success at the World Cup.

Pekerman's men won their third straight match and cruised to the top of Group C after controlling Japan 4-1 on Tuesday.

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