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Six 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, 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, 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, 2009Will South Africa yield another Owen?
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comMichael Owen went from promising prospect to global sensation when he electrified the '98 World Cup for England. Which current international upstarts are most likely to light up Johannesburg?
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Onward to Trinidad and Tobago
Luke CyphersPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago -- Some reporting odds and ends, followed by some analytical odds and ends, after which we will end with some truly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
No concern for Benelux World Cup bid funding
ReutersBelgium and Netherlands can raise the required one billion-plus euros needed to stage the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, despite the worst economic downturn since World War Two, the man leading the bid said on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009Japan plan to bid to host another World Cup
The Japan Football Association plan to bid for the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009Super June for Socceroos
Jason DaseyJason Dasey says a busy month ahead will confirm Aussie soccer's rise to prominence.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008Messi plays down fears over Maradona
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has said he is unperturbed by Diego Maradona's possible appointment as Argentina coach despite the soccer great accusing him of selfish play in the past.
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