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Ballack ruled out of Germany double-header

Michael Ballack will miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland through injury.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Deciphering German customs

Jimmy Conrad, Special to ESPNsoccernet

What does a U.S. national team player get up to while in Hamburg for the World Cup? Jimmy Conrad fills us in.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2006

No ordinary background

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

On his path to stardom, Clint Dempsey has taken an atypical route and owes as much to his family as he does to his natural talent, writes Wayne Drehs.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2006

A chat with Steve Cherundolo

Paul Grant

U.S. national team defender Steve Cherundolo sat down with ESPN.com to talk about U.S. hopes for the World Cup, playing club soccer in Germany and team camaraderie.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006

Only playing for pride?

Alex Chick

The Black Antelopes are perhaps the team with the lowest pedigree in the entire competition, says Alex Chick.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006

Beasley exudes quiet confidence

John Brewin

At the Nike uniform launch in Berlin, DaMarcus Beasley exuded confidence when talking about the U.S. prospects for the World Cup, writes John Brewin.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2006

Angola basks in warm World Cup glow

Angola basked in a warm glow on Sunday after the all-night party which followed the country's first qualification for the World Cup Finals.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005

Israel v Faroe Islands: Preview

...face Hungary in the next game with a back problem but played and poured in 17 points.Basketball players do not come any tougher than this guy.Latvia are an excellent outside shooting team with...

Preview | September 15, 2005