Beckham: I'm prepared for finals snub
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham has admitted "nothing is guaranteed" when it comes to his hopes of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup finals. The former Three Lions captain will join AC Milan in January to prove his form and fitness to boss Fabio Capello but Beckham is prepared to be left out if he is not performing.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Considering the 'impact' of the draw
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: Nate Silver considers the "impact" of the World Cup draw using a new statistic of his own creation.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Sweet and savory, that's the live draw
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe World Cup live draw is about more than just pots and countries, as Roger Bennett explains.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Orange alert a possibility
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comIf the Netherlands can put their feuding aside, they stand a chance in South Africa. Can they do it? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009England again faces intense pressure
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comEngland, as usual, is feeling the heat heading into the World Cup. Can they keep their cool? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009FIFA call meeting to discuss play-off controversy
Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body is not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Rivalry reopens as Egypt face Algeria again
Fierce rivals Algeria and Egypt meet in Sudan as the last remaining African place for the 2010 World Cup finals is decided.
Preview | November 17, 2009Bertos awaits date with destiny
David DavutovicLeo Bertos tells David Davutovic what World Cup qualification would mean for New Zealand.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Nick Bidwell2010 World Cup Venue Royal Bafokeng Stadium Rustenburg
Story | November 10, 2009Moses Mabhida Stadium
Nick Bidwell2010 World Cup Venue Durban Stadium Durban
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Parreira set for return as South Africa coach
ReutersCarlos Alberto Parreira looks set to resume the job he started three years ago as coach of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Bafana Bafana's poisoned chalice up for grabs
Don PetersDon Peters on why Joel Santana's resignation is just the latest in a long line of disappointments for South Africa.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Aguirre guides Mexico's turnaround
Mariano Hamilton, ESPNdeportes.comIn 2001, a desperate Mexico team turned to Javier Aguirre to salvage its World Cup hopes and he delivered. Fast-forward to 2009 and Aguirre has repeated the trick once more for El Tri.
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