Six big names on the bubble
Leander SchaerlaeckensEvery player wants the chance to perform on the World Cup stage. If they can get there, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Riquelme are among those who could have a huge impact.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Serbians a different force under Antic
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comRegarded as potential dark horses in the last World Cup, Serbia crashed out in a disastrous campaign. This time round, things should be different. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Will confidence be justified?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comGermany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Focussed Terry pleased with England's progress
Soccernet staffCaptain John Terry believes England's coolness under pressure is evidence of the progress made under authoritarian coach Fabio Capello.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Dutch legend Cruyff issues warning for Scots clash
Holland legend Johan Cruyff has warned there is no chance the Dutch team will underestimate Scotland in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Messiah back in Toon, Vieri quits football
Dominic RaynorDominic Raynor on a week when Diego Maradona was "stabbed in the heart" and fan power forced Christian Vieri to quit Serie A.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Scolari's fortunes take a dive
Alex ChickAlex Chick was rather glad Portugal's tactics did not pay off in Munich.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006The sword is mightier than Le Pen
Alex ChickAlex Chick is suitably reverential after Zidane carries France to deposing champions Brazil.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2006Sven should be so lucky
Steve WilsonRather than hindering England Steve Wilson argues Michael Owen's injury could help their World Cup hopes.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006Embracing the underdog role
Jordan BrennerSo far, the U.S. team has shown none of the heart and energy that encapsulated their '02 World Cup run, writes Jordan Brenner.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Convey: U.S. players dazed and unsure
Bobby Convey came up with a rather stunning analysis of the United States' horrible opening World Cup loss to the Czech Republic
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2006Klinsmann: Playing Ballack too high a risk
Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann said he could not risk playing captain Michael Ballack in the World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Friday.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006U.S. national team prepared for the hate
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comThe overt hatred exhibited toward the Americans in international soccer has brought the team closer together, writes Wayne Drehs.
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