Mike D'Amato

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Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary: Last Days in South Africa
Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary

Last Days in South Africa

Mike and the boys take an odyssey through a South African township and celebrate with Uruguayans.

World Cup Diary: Bye Bye Brazil, Hello Cape Town
World Cup Diary

Bye Bye Brazil, Hello Cape Town

Mike D'Amato, our man in South Africa, sends another dispatch from the temporary soccer capital of the world.

World Cup Diary: Waka Waka
World Cup Diary

Waka Waka

Italy goes back to the drawing board, the U.S. plays with heart and vuvuzelas are the worst thing ever introduced to the sport of soccer.

World Cup Diary: The South African adventure begins
World Cup Diary

The South African adventure begins

After 28 hours of travel, Mike D'Amato and crew land in South Africa in time to see the U.S. v. Algeria.

World Cup Diary: Round One Recap
World Cup Diary

Round One Recap

This Cup may not feature much scoring, but it's not lacking in excitement.

World Cup Diary: USA v England
World Cup Diary

USA v England

One goal changes everything. In a tournament that is all about stamina and confidence, this draw will act as a major boost to the U.S effort.

Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary

Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary

Part 1: Mike D'Amato, lifelong soccer fan and player, politician and now businessman, reports on the the game's biggest tournament from South Africa and from Milwaukee bars.