North Korea make "unofficial" Philippe Troussier contact
North Korea have 'unofficially' contacted experienced former Japan coach Philippe Troussier about coaching the team at next year's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009The greatest games of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten greatest games of the past decade.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009The biggest stories of the decade
Mark LomasMark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Film slams preparations for 2010
ReutersSouth Africa has wasted resources on next year's soccer World Cup and will be left with stadiums that are no more than white elephants, a critical new documentary says.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Real Madrid may buy to cover Pepe injury blow
Real Madrid defender Pepe is set to be sidelined for six months after the club confirmed he would need an operation on his right knee.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Joe Cole has no interest in Bosman transfer
Soccernet staffJoe Cole insists he has no interest in joining any other club despite approaching the final six months of his Chelsea contract.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009The greatest goals of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten finest goals scored in the past decade.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009U.S. won't overlook its opponents
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter receiving a relatively easy World Cup draw, the U.S. is in the rare position of being considered favorites to advance to the second round, but it can't afford to overlook its opponents, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Rival codes' case of sour grapes
John IannantuonoJohn Iannantuono is sad to see Aussie rules and rugby league raining on football's party.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Mixed reaction as hosts face tough draw
Don PetersDon Peters gauges the reaction in South Africa as they prepare for a tricky group.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Many meaty draw questions to chew on
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Hosts ready to deliver World Cup party
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownAndrew Warshaw reflects on the week that saw World Cup fever hit Cape Town
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Australia want England in Second round
ReutersThe lure of a possible second round showdown with England will provide Australia with added motivation to advance past the opening round of next year's World Cup in South Africa, coach Pim Verbeek said.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Spain, England, Italy winners in draw
Associated PressSpain and Italy were drawn the chance to saunter through their opening-phase groups when the draw at Friday's draw for next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World Cup reaction from across the globe
The World Cup draw took place on Friday evening and reaction is flooding in from across the globe.
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