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Catching up with World Cup news

David Satlin and the Stats & Information Group, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009

Maradona must solve Lionel mess

Tom Adams

The South Africa Angle warns that Diego Maradona must still get the best out of the new World Player of the Year.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Ian Watmore: FA won't intervene over John Terry

Soccernet staff

Football Association chief executive Ian Watmore is adamant that the governing body will not wade into the controversy surrounding England captain John Terry.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

England to face Egypt in warm-up

Soccernet staff

England have confirmed they will play Egypt at Wembley Stadium in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday, March 3.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

World Cup spoiler ... may the worst win

Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.com

Contrary to popular belief, it's not always the favorite that lifts the World Cup trophy. In fact, as the last three World Cups have shown, it's often the opposite.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Niall Quinn: 2018 success a "huge help" for Sunderland

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the city will be given a huge lift after the Stadium of Light was chosen to host World Cup matches if England win the right to stage the 2018 tournament.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Chambily calls for Domenech sacking

Guy Chambily, a member of the French Football Federation's federal council, has called for national coach Raymond Domenech to be removed from his post.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009