Philippe Troussier urges Japan to axe Shunsuke Nakamura
ReutersFormer Japan coach Philippe Troussier has urged the "Blue Samurai" to axe playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura from their starting lineup at next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Ardiles feels Beckham could miss finals
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentOssie Ardiles believes David Beckham might be left out of Fabio Capello's England squad for the World Cup next summer.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Rival sports threaten Australia's Cup bid
Soccernet staffAustralian officials want FIFA to allow the country's domestic football codes to continue running their competitions during the World Cup if their bid to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022 is successful.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Rival codes' case of sour grapes
John IannantuonoJohn Iannantuono is sad to see Aussie rules and rugby league raining on football's party.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009McLeish tips Hart for World Cup spot
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish believes Joe Hart has "a great chance" of forcing his way into England's World Cup squad after making improvements to his game since joining from Manchester City on a season long loan.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Ghana coach will do Serbia no favours
Soccernet staffGhana coach Milovan Rajevac has said he will not do his Serbian compatriots any favours when the teams meet in next year's World Cup Group D opener.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Mixed reaction as hosts face tough draw
Don PetersDon Peters gauges the reaction in South Africa as they prepare for a tricky group.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Guus Hiddink rules out World Cup role
Russia coach Guus Hiddink will not lead another team to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa despite interest from a number of parties.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Many meaty draw questions to chew on
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Slovakia to rely on discipline
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comBereft of gifted stars, with the exception of Napoli's Marek Hamsik, Slovakia will rely on a well-organized foundation of defensive discipline. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Hosts ready to deliver World Cup party
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownAndrew Warshaw reflects on the week that saw World Cup fever hit Cape Town
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Beckham: I'm prepared for finals snub
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham has admitted "nothing is guaranteed" when it comes to his hopes of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup finals. The former Three Lions captain will join AC Milan in January to prove his form and fitness to boss Fabio Capello but Beckham is prepared to be left out if he is not performing.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Parreira: 2010 is England's 'best chance'
Soccernet staffSouth Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has tipped England to make a big impression on next summer's World Cup finals after ditching the 'wag' culture.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009On sale: 1 million World Cup tickets
ESPN.com news servicesSoccer fans have begun applying for 1 million tickets to 2010 World Cup matches after Friday's draw.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Shilton urges caution, Shearer happy
Soccernet staffLegendary former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has warned England not too get ahead of themselves after a favourable World Cup draw, while former striker Alan Shearer thinks the team would be right to be eyeing the next round.
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