In what is decidedly the most urgent news of today, Germany beat the U.S. 1-0. Even so, the U.S. advances. But you probably know that already.What you might not know: The hottest spot in Seattle to watch the World Cup appears to be Nord Alley (OK, it’s right next door to the Crosscut office, as luck would have it). The International Sustainability Institute puts up the giant screen and hosts the game-alley-party as part of their “Alley Activation” project. Perks include: coffee, donuts, festive hats, a raffle and a whole lot of Seattle spirit – topped off with a giant blow-up soccer ball.
And in more important World Cup news: Luis Suarez. Need we say more? FIFA today suspended the man The New York Times refers to as the “enigmatic striker from Uruguay” today. He’s suspended for nine games and barred from all soccer-related activities for four months. Why, you ask? He was, literally, chomping at the bit to win (had to). When he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in the Italy-Uruguay game on Tuesday, he brought his biting incidents to a total of three (three!!!). And biting may not be his worst offense. — K.H.
