Catching up with World Cup news

Lionel Messi is honored, Raymond Domenech is thrown a lifeline, and DaMarcus Beasley finally gets his shot with Rangers. David Satlin and the Stats & Information group bring you up to speed on all the latest World Cup-related news.

Best of 2009

It's been a great year so, as the decade draws to a close, Soccernetstore remembers some of the best moments and some of the best kit to go with them.

Premier Showdown

Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

...international friendly match on November 19, 2008 at Ramat Gan Staduim near Tel Aviv. The injury-plagued Chelsea striker is among a 21-man squad for the Tel Aviv fixture as the top African nations...

Camp "Last Chance"

The invitations have been sent out, and the list of attendees to the U.S. national team's January camp could be announced as early as Friday. For so...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Donovan's loan raises questions aplenty

Landon Donovan has a chance to stand steadfast in a demanding EPL environment, but it raises questions. What if he fails or gets injured? Better yet, what if he succeeds, asks Steve Davis.

ESPNsoccernet Podcast: 12/14

As Chelsea and Man U falter, Arshavin guns down Liverpool to reignite the title race. Join Jon Harris-Bass...

Blackburn Rovers' South African forward Benni McCarthy scores a penalty kick in extra time against Chelsea during their English League Cup football match at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north-west England, on December...

Turmoil surrounds Nigeria

Nigeria doesn't lack talent, but turmoil surrounds the squad, with rumors of internal strife and ongoing instability at coach. Mark Young weighs in.

Portuguese hopes rest on Ronaldo

Although his national team form has been inconsistent, there's no doubt that in Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has a player that can carry it all the way. Mark Young weighs in.

Serbians a different force under Antic

Regarded 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.

Antic confident Serbia will reach last 16

Serbia have a great opportunity to reach the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup finals after they were drawn in Group D with Germany, Australia and Ghana, coach Radomir Antic said.

Spain, England, Italy winners in draw

Spain 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.

World Cup live draw instant analysis

Who will be in the Group of Death? Where will the U.S. end up? And what will it all mean? Ravi Ubha has the instant analysis.

World shakers

ESPN The Magazine's December 14 issue looks at five key players and teams to watch in the 2010 World Cup. Among them? Didier Drogba, Pato, Torres, Pique, and more.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009