Maradona: Only Mascherano certain of place
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has guaranteed Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano his place in the national team, but added that all 10 other starting spots are up for grabs.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Saints and sinners
Phil BallLa Selección are now breaking records with almost tedious regularity, writes Phil Ball
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Plus ça change
Paul MarshallRaymond Domenech has made changes, but is it enough to keep him in a job, asks Paul Marshall.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008FFF rally round under-fire coach Domenech
French football chief Noel Le Graet has urged the country's fans and media to give under-pressure coach Raymond Domenech and his team a break ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifying match against Serbia.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008Trap lines up Colombia for 2nd Ireland game
The Republic of Ireland will face Colombia in a friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Thursday, May 29.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008McLeish backs McGhee to take Scotland on
Alex McLeish has backed Motherwell boss Mark McGhee to succeed him as Scotland boss.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Angel omitted again by Colombia
Striker Juan Pablo Angel was again left out of Colombia's 22-man squad on Thursday for the World Cup qualifiers at home to Venezuela and Argentina later this month.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007World Cup was not defensive, says Parreira
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Wednesday refuted the suggestion that this year's World Cup in Germany was defensive.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006A sad end to a magnificent journey
Alex ChickZidane will be forgiven, even if his crime will never be forgotten, say Alex Chick.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006Unknown destination
Andrea CanalesIn the wake of the U.S. team's failure to win a game and advance in group play, Bruce Arena's future is cloudy, writes Andrea Canales.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006Arena's legacy in doubt
Ives GalarcepThe U.S. game against Italy could very well prove to be the defining moment of Bruce Arena's coaching career, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Paraguay to seek fresh talent after early exit
Veteran midfielder Roberto Acuna said Paraguay needed an injection of younger blood to rejuvenate the team after they lost their opening two matches without scoring and crashed out of the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Italy the clear favorite
Jeff CarlisleThere's no doubt the U.S. team will be the clear underdogs against a powerhouse Italian squad that most observers favor to win, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Meola selection as U.S. alternate a tribute
Associated PressThe most-decorated goalkeeper in U.S. history, Tony Meola, was chosen as an alternate, a selection that recognized both his past accomplishments and his recent return from a potentially career-ending injury.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006Group H Tactics Board
Nick BidwellCan Spain fail again on the world stage? Nick Bidwell thinks the presence of two minnows in Group H should see them through.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "bulls" make the list?