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, 2009Del Bosque handed two-year extension
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has been handed a two-year contract extension as reward for guiding the European champions to a place in next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009World Cup spoiler ... may the worst win
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comContrary to popular belief, it's not always the favorite that lifts the World Cup trophy. In fact, as the last three World Cups have shown, it's often the opposite.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009New Zealand eyes luxury World Cup hideaway
ReutersNew Zealand eyes luxury World Cup hideaway
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009Coach Antic extends Serbia contract
ReutersRadomir Antic has extended his contract as Serbia coach until the end of their Euro 2012 campaign after getting the team out of a "deep black hole", in the words of his Football Association chief.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Downing Street lend 2018 World Cup bid £2.5m
The Government have confirmed they will lend England's 2018 World Cup bid team £2.5 million to support the campaign.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009Antic extends Serbia contract after success
ReutersAntic extends Serbia contract after success
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009U.S. get Dutch date for World Cup prep
Soccernet staffThe Netherlands will host United States in a World Cup warm-up at Amsterdam on March 3, with both teams likely to be at full strength for one of the last tune ups before the tournament in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009England set to unveil candidate cities for 2018
England 2018 World Cup bid chiefs will announce the names of the cities that will be part of their campaign on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009England's reputation takes a dive
Tom AdamsThe South Africa Angle explains why England can no longer occupy the moral high ground.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Niall Quinn: 2018 success a "huge help" for Sunderland
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the city will be given a huge lift after the Stadium of Light was chosen to host World Cup matches if England win the right to stage the 2018 tournament.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009U.S. hoping for $5 billion World Cup
ReutersThe 2018 or 2022 World Cup would provide a $5 billion economic impact and create as many as 100,000 jobs in the United States, the U.S. Bid Committee said on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Capello offers Hargreaves World Cup hope
England boss Fabio Capello insists there is still time for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves to earn a place in the World Cup squad heading to South Africa next year.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Japan FA hose down ambitious coach
ReutersJapan Football Association vice president Junji Ogura has poured cold water on the national coach's bold target of a World Cup semi-final spot next year.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009The greatest games of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten greatest games of the past decade.
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