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England names candidate cities
Soccernet staffThe England bid team for the 2018 World Cup finals has confirmed the 15 cities and stadia which will host matches should the application be successful.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Six big names on the bubble
Leander SchaerlaeckensEvery player wants the chance to perform on the World Cup stage. If they can get there, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Riquelme are among those who could have a huge impact.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Turmoil surrounds Nigeria
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comNigeria doesn't lack talent, but turmoil surrounds the squad, with rumors of internal strife and ongoing instability at coach. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 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, 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 07, 2009South Korea aims to summon '02 spirit
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comAlready an established force in Asia, South Korea is determined to prove it can consistently compete against the traditional world powers. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 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, 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, 2009World Cup winners to pocket £18m
Soccernet staffThe winners of next year's World Cup final in South Africa will collect £18 million in prize money, FIFA said on Thursday after their Executive Committee meeting in the historic setting of Robben Island.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009U.S. thinks records possible
Associated PressU.S. bidders are planning to tell FIFA it can set World Cup attendance records if they gain the right to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009The World Cup wish list
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreNow that the procedures for Friday's World Cup draw have (finally) been set, whom do the Americans want to see in the first round next June? Because t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Scoring might be a problem
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comGoals might be a problem for North Korea in its second World Cup appearance. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Ivory Coast has the right touch
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comUps and downs over the years have put Ivory Coast in a good position. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Eto'o needs to deliver amid turmoil
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comCan Samuel Eto'o overcome off-pitch politics and other challenges to lead Cameroon to great heights? 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.
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