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Brazil legend feels Capello has it all to do in 2010

Robin Hackett

Robin Hackett speaks to legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto about the state of English football.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

French get helping hand in Cup qualifier

Leander Schaerlaeckens

An unlikely side punched its ticket to South Africa while a presumed contender was sent packing during the second leg of the European World Cup qualifiers. But all the attention focused on a sequence of officiating mistakes that cost one club dearly.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Favorites assume the upper hand

Leander Schaerlaeckens

In the first leg of the European World Cup playoffs, the favorites took control of their own destinies.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

FA agree names for 'whereabouts' drug testing

The Football Association have agreed the names of 10 to 20 England players who will have to be available for random drug tests 365 days a year, the new head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has revealed.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Bertos awaits date with destiny

David Davutovic

Leo Bertos tells David Davutovic what World Cup qualification would mean for New Zealand.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Greece hopes to summon spirit of 2004

Leander Schaerlaeckens

In its playoff matchup against the Ukraine, Greece will once again rely on ultra-defensive tactics.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Ronaldo key to Portugal's fate

Leander Schaerlaeckens

Portugal will face an extremely dangerous Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs. Compounding its problem is that star Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful with an injured ankle.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Though heartened, U.S. still has issues

Leander Schaerlaeckens

The U.S. showed mettle in salvaging a draw with a late charge against Costa Rica on Wednesday, but sketchy play and the absences of injured Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu ultimately may cost the Americans in World Cup competition.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Unfathomable Diego defies the critics

Harry Harris

Harry Harris wonders in Diego Maradona's unfathomable approach can win Argentina the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

The race for South Africa

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson looks at World Cup qualifying across the globe to see who can make it to South Africa.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Can Rooney live up to expectations?

John Brewin, Soccernet.com

The 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, 2009

There's still a lot to play for

Jon Carter

Jon Carter picks through the World Cup qualifiers to see what is still left to play for.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

England supporters angry over internet game

Soccernet staff

England supporters' spokesman Mark Perryman has blasted the decision to screen England's forthcoming World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on the internet.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

England game to be screened live on the internet

Soccernet staff

England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Kiev on Saturday evening will be screened exclusively live over the internet in the UK for the first time ever.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Six-hitters within touching distance of South Africa

John Brewin at Wembley Stadium

John Brewin watches England cruise towards South Africa by thrashing Andorra at Wembley.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009