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.

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.

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.

The World Cup wish list

Now that the procedures for Friday's World Cup draw have (finally) been set, whom do the Americans want to see in the first round next June? Because t...

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Ghana aiming high on home continent

Ghana is aiming high while playing on its home continent, but it will be tough to make an impression. Mark Young weighs in.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Michael Essien of Ghana in action during the International Friendly match between Ghana and Zambia at Brisbane Road...

Breaking down the World Cup draw

Need a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.

Honduras likely to be trouble for the U.S.

Count me among the frustrated fans looking for a way to watch the U.S. men's national team's match at Honduras, which is only available on pay-per-vie...

Africa hitches hopes to Drogba, I.C.

Which Didier Drogba will show up at the World Cup? His countrymen had better hope it's the dynamic, level-headed version, because Drogba and the Ivory Coast might be host continent Africa's best hope in 2010.

Laryea Kingston, Sulley Muntari, Harrison Afful, Michael Essien, Anthony Annan, front row left to right, John Mensah, Richard Kingson, John Painstil, Isaac Vorsah, Haminu...

Ankle injury throws cloud over Beckham's debut

David Beckham is set to make his much-publicized debut against Chelsea, although a nagging ankle injury could spoil the party, writes Jen Chang.

Adu's two-week stint in England inconclusive

Freddy Adu's recent trial with Manchester United was an eye-opener for both parties, although no transfer deal would appear imminent, says Richard Jolly.

MLS stars eager to impress in buyer's market

The All-Star game offers a chance for several MLS stars to put themselves firmly in the shopping window for prospective European buyers, writes Ives Galarcep.

Confident Chelsea ready for MLS All-Stars

Despite a lineup consisting of multimillionaire superstars, Chelsea's coach Jose Mourinho says he won't underestimate the MLS All-Stars, writes Andrea Canales.

Azzurri were worthy winners

This was not a World Cup for the ages. Far from it, in fact. Granted, there were some memorable moments and elements of drama but that's inevitable in...