Pirlo, Balotelli sink El Tri
Andrea Pirlo marked his 100th cap with a goal and a spectacular all-around performance as Italy squeaked out a 2-1 win against a tough Mexico side.
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Mexico in need of results
Most teams are looking at the Confederations Cup as a glorified exhibition. Mexico are not one of those teams.
Mexico desperate, Italy relaxed
Italy enters the Confederations Cup looking at an opportunity to experiment, while Mexico boss Jose Manuel de la Torre knows that a poor performance could cost him his job.
Klinsmann's tinkering works, Chepo's doesn't
If Jose Manuel de la Torre's Mexico team goes down in flames at the Confederations Cup, it won't be because he tinkers with his lineup. Jurgen Klinsmann does the same thing, just more effectively.
Soccer's dual market pulls in 2.6M avg viewers
Both platforms (ESPN, Univision) that showed the match had their highest ratings ever for a World Cup Qualifier not involving Mexico.
Melbourne Heart sign veteran Dutch defender
Rob Wielaert, a long-time Eredivisie defender, will join Harry Kewell in an already busy offseason for Melbourne Heart.
El Tri draw 0-0 for the third time at home
Is this the end for 'Chepo' Jose Manuel de la Torre? Mexico drew 0-0 at home for the third time in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Mexico and Costa Rica scoreless at halftime
El Tri's lineup changes have done nothing. It's 0-0 at halftime, much to the chagrin of Mexico.
Mexico vs. Costa Rica: Lineups
Jose Manuel de la Torre has made changes to his Mexico team to face Costa Rica after a couple of games of struggling in attack.
TV and stream info for Mexico-Costa Rica
Mexico and Costa Rica kick off the first part of a doubleheader in the United States.
Chepo needs more than just a win
It's not just about results. Mexico don't look good and there's reason to believe Jose Manuel de la Torre is just as much to blame as the players. They need more than just a victory over Costa Rica. They need an emphatic performance.
