Catching up with World Cup news
David Satlin and the Stats & Information Group, ESPN.comLionel 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, 2009Bad boy Vukovic bows to take Roos chance
ReutersControversial Australian goalkeeper Danny Vukovic has promised to seize his chance after being recalled to the Socceroos squad.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009Five on the fringe
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreWhat a difference a day makes. Or a week. Some readers who've seen The Magazine's feature on Americans abroad -- featuring DaMarcus Beasley and Mauri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Raul given hope of making Spain's World Cup squad
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque insists the door is open for Raul to force his way into their World Cup squad.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009U.S. name experimental squad for camp
ReutersUnited States coach Bob Bradley has named an experimental 30-man squad for a 19-day training camp leading up to a friendly match against fellow World Cup finalists Honduras on January 23.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009South Korea arrange friendly clashes
South Korea have lined up a number of friendly games for January as part of their preparations for next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Arsenal keen to pursue Van Persie compensation
Arsenal are still keen on pursuing a claim for compensation in the wake of Robin van Persie's injury while on international duty with Holland, despite FIFA appearing to rule out their chances of success.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009World Cup ticket applications soar
Soccernet staffThe first ten days of the third ticketing sales phase for the 2010 World Cup has seen the number of tickets applied for hit the 500,000 mark, FIFA revealed on Monday.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009The biggest stories of the decade
Mark LomasMark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Andy Cole drafted in for 2018 bid
England's 2018 World Cup bid leaders have drafted in Andrew Cole to help impress Manchester United fan and key FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009The greatest goals of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten finest goals scored in the past decade.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Le Tiss spot on with penalty solution
Tom AdamsThe South Africa Angle examines a novel proposal that could eradicate England's penalty pain.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009U.S. won't overlook its opponents
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter receiving a relatively easy World Cup draw, the U.S. is in the rare position of being considered favorites to advance to the second round, but it can't afford to overlook its opponents, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 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 07, 2009Le Tissier offers England penalty advice
Soccernet staffMatt Le Tissier has offered his services as a penalty coach to England in a bid to help avoid World Cup shoot-out misery.
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