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, 2009Europe's World Cup contenders
Andy BrassellAndy Brassell examines Europe's leading contenders for 2010 World Cup glory
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Archie's Last Chance Saloon
John IannantuonoJohn Iannantuono asks if Archie Thompson has earned another chance to impress for the Socceroos.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Time for Theo Walcott to shine
Kevin PalmerKevin Palmer warns that Theo Walcott's World Cup place with England could be in serious doubt.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Slovenia can be sneaky good
Ken Lawrence, ESPN.comRussia will rely on the audacious talents of playmaker Andrei Arshavin as it hopes to overcome an in-form and underrated Slovenia squad.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Ronaldo's tears vindicated five years on
Leander SchaerlaeckensA remarkable turnaround has seen Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on the verge of qualifying for South Africa, something that seemed extremely unlikely earlier in the campaign.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Brain Drain in Ukraine
The Fifth officialThe Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the World Cup qualifiers.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Can Rooney live up to expectations?
John Brewin, Soccernet.comThe soccer world sits squarely at Wayne Rooney's feet. But can the central figure in England's World Cup endeavor make the leap into a truly great player?
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Sunderland withdraw interest in free agent Neill
Soccernet staffSunderland have halted their pursuit of free agent Lucas Neill, with reports claiming that the defender's wage demands have proved excessive for the Premier League club.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Going Loco
Sam KellySam Kelly on why Martin Palermo's surprise recall to face Brazil has split opinion in Argentina.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Kyle and Weir get Scots recall for crucial games
Kevin Kyle and David Weir have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the must-win World Cup qualifiers with FYR Macedonia and Holland.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Gabbidon set for Wales skipper role
After almost two years out of the Wales squad through injury, Danny Gabbidon could find himself as captain on Wednesday in the wake of the Craig Bellamy fiasco.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Hiddink's modernity slays Finland's golden generation
Egan RichardsonEgan Richardson on how defeat to Russia is the end for Finland's golden generation.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Holland's keeper conundrum
Ernst BouwesErnst Bouwes on the problems between the sticks for Holland coach Bert van Marwijk.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009Uruguay lament Lugano absence for Brazil game
ReutersThe absence of firebrand defender Diego Lugano will be a major blow for Uruguay when they face Brazil in next month's World Cup qualifier, coach Oscar Tabarez said Thursday that
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