7 Dramatic Storylines to Make Anyone a World Cup Soccer Fan

Maybe you just. Can't. Get. IntoSoccer. Maybe 20-odd guys kicking a ball around a large expanse of grass in hopes of nudging that ball over a painted white line once or twice doesn't do it for you. Maybe you'll never give two figs about the technical brilliance of Lionel Messi or savant-like vision of Andrea Pirlo

That's fine — but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy this summer's World Cup

The world's biggest sporting event has enough subplots and storylines — players gunning for immortality, teams looking to stake a claim to history, fans and players seeking escape from unspeakable tragedy — to interest even the most casual observer Read more...