Shilton 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.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Australia want England in Second round
ReutersThe lure of a possible second round showdown with England will provide Australia with added motivation to advance past the opening round of next year's World Cup in South Africa, coach Pim Verbeek said.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009African party gets underway in Cape Town
Soccernet staffCape Town was well and truly struck by World Cup as the party spilled onto the streets and vuvuzelas were blown deep into the night after Friday's World Cup draw, despite a tricky draw for the hosts.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Casillas happy to face big guns
Soccernet staffSpain captain Iker Casillas is relishing the prospect of possibly locking horns with either Brazil or Portugal in the second round of the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009U.S. to open vs. England
ESPN.com news servicesThe United States has been placed in Group C of the World Cup and will play England in the opening game.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Study: Altitude to affect ball speed
Associated PressA 20-yard free kick during the final at Soccer City in high-altitude Johannesburg will reach the goal line 5 percent faster than it would at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, which is at sea level, according to the study seen by The Associated Press.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World Cup live draw instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWho 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.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Greece ready to grind for Rehhagel
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comWill Greece's "Pirate Ship" of Euro 2006 set sail again, this time on a course for South Africa? Mark Young examines.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Algeria's run may not end with Egypt
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comToppling bitter rival Egypt to qualify for South Africa may not be the end of the story for Algeria, writes Mark Young.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009U.S. lucks into an ideal draw for 2010
Steve DavisAfter drawing England, Algeria and Slovenia for its first-round group, the U.S. should enter the World Cup with high hopes of advancement, writes Steve Davis.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Cool Capello: Bring on Group of Death
Soccernet staffFabio Capello admits the World Cup will be his hardest test as a manager but insists he has no fear of any team or even a potential group of death since England have to beat the best to be the best.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World Cup bidding war starts in earnest
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownThe draw for next summer's World Cup finals may have been the global focus of sporting attention in Cape Town today. But a few hours earlier, another World Cup drama was unfolding in the palatial grounds of a government building on the outskirts of the city.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Bradley: Memory of 1950 to inspire USA
Andrew WarshawAmerican coach Bob Bradley says memories of his country's famous 1-0 victory over England in 1950 will come flooding back after the two nations were paired in the opening match of group C for next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Dunga to step down after World Cup
Soccernet StaffBrazil coach Carlos Dunga has announced he will step down after the World Cup, even if he leads his country to victory in South Africa.
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