We all have ups and downs. Take the FIFA World Cup, for example: When the USA got outclassed yesterday by Belgium, my interest in these matches dropped to nearly zero. Then today, in a miraculous comeback, Argentina scored their winning goal in stoppage time, to beat Egypt, 3-2. I have regained interest because 39-year Lionel Messi scored a goal, and his team has made into the quarterfinals. So what is so crucial about that game? I have a Messi t-shirt. Simple as that. I watch soccer only during World Cup years, men's and women's, and now, at least have someone to root for. Incidentally: Men's ranking: #1 Argentina, #2 Spain and #3 France. U.S, was ranked #17. Women's ranking: #1 Spain, #2 USA and #3 Germany. The next World Cup will take place in Brazil next year. This Messi t-shirt was given to me 15 years ago by the Qatar government, when they were the sponsor of the Barcelona soccer team, and their star was Messi...
Whether it was America 250 or Freedom 250, this was truly a grand weekend for the USA. Sure, it was a bit too hot. And a lightning storm delayed the President Donald Trump's speech and the DC fireworks show. However, the address was given and the show almost surely did break the Guinness World Record. Officials are still reviewing the details. From New York City to Los Angeles to Hawaii, all went well. On the other hand, Super Typhoon Bavi did damage to American territories, the Northern Marianas Island and Guam, especially the island of Rota, with details later, and there were several shootings , killing 43 and wounding many others throughout the nation. A video of the 250th celebrations . Two fireworks photos. The FIFA World Cup had a bunch of highlights. You can watch the best here . Today: Portugal vs Spain at 6PM in Dallas. USA vs Belgium at 11PM in Seattle. Belgium is screaming mad, but FIFA gave American striker Folarin Balogun, the USA's leadi...