Reviving the sleeping giants
Andrew HushThere is much work to do for the new coaches of Nigeria and S.Africa, says Andrew Hush.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Football's coming home
Whatever the result of this summer's World Cup finals, the England team will be returning from Germany with a nation ready to welcome them home and a glorious future of playing at Wembley to look forward to.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Record-breaking Argentine ref ready for final
Record-breaking Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo is likely to be the most important and controversial man on the pitch in Sunday's World Cup final between Italy and France.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2006No underdogs this time round
Jen ChangDown to the last eight of the World Cup, so far the tournament has gone largely as expected, writes Jen Chang.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2006U.S. exits with a whimper
Jeff CarlisleThe loss against Ghana was a microcosm of the U.S. team's entire tournament, namely untimely defensive miscues and an impotent offense, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006Getting mental
Allen HopkinsFor the U.S. team to have a chance against Italy, the players need to come out with a more positive attitude, writes Allen Hopkins.
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, 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, 2006Beautiful losers no more?
Ernst BouwesMarco Van Basten's team may well reflect an outbreak of pragmatism in Dutch football, says Ernst Bouwes.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006A chat with Steve Cherundolo
Paul GrantU.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, 2006The new triumvirate
Andrea CanalesThe '02 World Cup was the coming-out party for Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley and Pablo Mastroeni. The '06 tourney promises to be more of the same for three new faces, writes Andrea Canales.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Fitness doubt Roque hoping to keep England date
Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz is hoping to be fit in time to play in his country's opening game of the World Cup against England.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2006A beautiful new home for the beautiful game
Whatever the result of this summer's World Cup finals, the England team will be returning from Germany with a nation ready to welcome them home and a glorious future of playing at Wembley to look forward to.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Foster ends holiday to join up with England squad
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster will fly back from Dubai to join the England World Cup squad following Thursday night's injury to Robert Green.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006Building for the future
Dominic RaynorDominic Raynor assess the chances of Pavel Janas' Poland World Cup squad.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "combine" make the list?