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Ever since manager Jose Mourinho left Inter, Wesley Sneijder has suffered a serious drop in form, writes Michael Cox, who says we may have overestimated the Dutchman's abilities all along.

For years, Spain's immense ability to conquer all opponents was built on a rock-solid premise -- it didn't concede goals. Now the defense isn't looking nearly as strong, writes Graham Hunter.

On Oct. 12, 2009, Charlie Davies was a promising U.S. striker and a lock to start in his first World Cup. By the next day, he was a badly wounded survivor of a deadly car crash. On March 19, 2011, he made his comeback. Here's how it all unfolded.

Asamoah Gyan is the new top cat for Sunderland, writes Mark Young.

The U.S. nipped a late goal against South Africa. Here's how Jeff Carlisle graded each player's performance.

So much for experience. Youth is served in U.S.'s 1-0 victory over South Africa, writes Firdose Moonda.

Here are five things you need to know about the friendly between the U.S. and South Africa, writes Firdose Moonda.

The World Cup was a smashing success in South Africa, but the sense of unity the tournament inspired has disappeared, writes Firdose Moonda.

After become a star on the international stage at the World Cup, Germany's Mesut Ozil is helping lead Real Madrid in La Liga, writes Graham Hunter.

Nicolas Anelka has scoffed at his 18-match suspension from France's national football team, saying it has him "dying of laughter."

European betting operators say they found no evidence of suspicious wagers made on World Cup soccer matches.

The five best moments of the 2010 World Cup.

Firdose Moonda says that South Africans will now have a football-shaped hole to fill in their lives.

The World Cup final will be remembered for the night beautiful football died, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.

In an epic battle that was more physical than it was attractive, Spain squeezed past the Netherlands to win its first World Cup, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.

Neither Vincent Del Bosque nor Bert van Marwijk faced easy tasks, but both have coached their squads to the brink of history, writes Jeff Carlisle.