Bono on the warpath
Tom AdamsTom Adams introduces a new World Cup feature - The South Africa Angle.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Liam Brady hits out at Sepp Blatter
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady has claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009FIFA: 33rd team hopes "impossible"
Soccernet staffFIFA dashed any lingering Irish hopes of playing in next year's World Cup finals on Tuesday by declaring it would be impossible to add a 33rd team to the tournament.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Lots of talk, little results
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comThe Japanese manager has predicted a semifinals berth for his club, but don't count on it. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Maradona is still in the limelight
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comMaradona and Lionel Messi will be the focus in South Africa. But can Maradona keep from becoming a distraction? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Lineker rules out England 2018 bid role
Gary Lineker has distanced himself from the prospect of playing a prominent role in England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Brazil legend feels Capello has it all to do in 2010
Robin HackettRobin Hackett speaks to legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto about the state of English football.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009ESPN Soccernet needs you!
Soccernet staffSoccernet needs you! Join our team of Correspondents to provide coverage of the World Cup 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Domenech bemused by Henry handball outcry
Soccernet staffFrance coach Raymond Domenech has defended Thierry Henry against accusations of cheating and claimed he cannot understand why the striker and his team-mates have been so vilified in the wake of their controversial World Cup qualification.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes
Soccernet staffFIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Zvjezdan Misimovic misses Portugal tie
Soccernet staffBosnia's hopes of overturning their 1-0 first leg defeat to Portugal in the World Cup play-offs have been heavily undermined by the news that Zvjezdan Misimovic will miss Wednesday's return fixture.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Slovenia 1-0 Russia: Major shock for Hiddink
Slovenia beat Russia, who finished with nine men, 1-0 in the second leg of their World Cup play-off on Wednesday to clinch a place in next year's finals.
Story | November 18, 2009Ireland fuming over Henry's handball assist
Defender Sean St Ledger admits the Republic of Ireland feel ''robbed'' after France's controversial winning goal in their World Cup qualifying play-off.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009France wary of Irish backlash after Croke battle
France, tantalisingly close to a World Cup berth after a precious 1-0 win in Dublin, are wary of an Ireland backlash in the return leg of their playoff in Paris on Wednesday.
Preview | November 17, 2009Favorites assume the upper hand
Leander SchaerlaeckensIn the first leg of the European World Cup playoffs, the favorites took control of their own destinies.
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