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Maradona is still in the limelight

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Maradona and Lionel Messi will be the focus in South Africa. But can Maradona keep from becoming a distraction? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Can the hosts beat the odds?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

The South African squad will face some difficult challenges while hosting the World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref

There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Dramatic finale for Africa

Don Peters

Don Peters on a dramatic final day of World Cup qualifying in the African region.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Ireland in trouble as France fail to fall for Trap

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer examines the mood in Ireland after France served up a dose of reality at Croke Park.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

England to get its kicks like '66?

Ravi Ubha

It has been more than 40 years since England won a World Cup, and the natives are getting decidedly restless. Does the Three Lions have what it takes to knock off Brazil (and others) in South Africa?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Can Brazil hold it together for 2010?

Ravi Ubha

It's never too early to talk about favorites for the World Cup. Ravi Ubha reports.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009