2010 FIFA World Cup

2010 FIFA World Cup

World Cup | June 11 - July 11, 2010 | South Africa

Everything related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, including the latest news, scores for qualifyng matches, links to previous World Cup pages and much more.

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Queiroz to call up injured Ronaldo for play-off

Soccernet staff

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz will name Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a crucial World Cup qualifying double-header later this month.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

CSKA Sofia coach resigns after players reinstated

Reuters

CSKA Sofia coach Luboslav Penev resigned on Friday, saying he was frustrated by the club owners' decision to reinstate nine players who were suspended after late-night drinking sessions.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Davis wins 1,000 at World Cup event

Associated Press

Shani Davis of the U.S. shattered the course record in winning the 1,000-meter race at the speedskating World Cup on Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

CAS denies Pechstein's plea to race

Associated Press

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Claudia Pechstein's request to compete in speedskating World Cup races while she awaits a ruling on her appeal of a doping suspension.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

Watching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The quick takeaway...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers: Preview

...are major doubts.Bolton captain Kevin Davies believes Heskey will be a part of England's World Cup squad regardless of whether he stays with Villa or not.``I think Fabio is a big...

Preview | November 06, 2009

Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid: Preview

...winger Simao Sabrosa has mixed feelings about compatriot Ronaldo's absence with Portugal's two-legged World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina looming later this month.``Cristiano was the best player in the...

Preview | November 06, 2009

Beckham: Milan loan doesn't guarantee World Cup spot

Soccernet staff

Midfielder David Beckham says that he accepts his return to AC Milan on loan will not guarantee him a place in England's squad for the World Cup in South Africa.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

McCarthy recalled by World Cup hosts South Africa

Reuters

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has recalled striker Benni McCarthy and named three uncapped players for home friendlies against Japan and Jamaica later this month.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

France overlook Vieira for World Cup play-off

France will be without captain Patrick Vieira for their World Cup playoff against Ireland on Nov. 14 and 18.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Veron backs Maradona but won't side against Bilardo

Soccernet staff

Juan Sebastian Veron has said Diego Maradona should be given time in the Argentina hotseat despite his inexperience, while distancing himself from the conflict between Maradona and technical director Carlos Bilardo.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Angry Vieira hits out over omission from France squad

Soccernet staff

Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira has insisted he did not deserve to be left out of the France squad for the upcoming two-legged World Cup play-off with Ireland, claiming he is the best in the country.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Jordaan: England 2018 bid must focus on Africa

The leader of South Africa's World Cup organising committee has warned England they will need to have Africa on their side if they are to survive the first round of voting to host the 2018 finals.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Ketsbaia appointed Georgia coach after Cuper exit

Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed head coach of the Georgia national team following the departure of Hector Cuper earlier this week.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Kai Rooney is different gravy

Tom Adams

Tom Adams on a week when the world was introduced to the improbably-named Kai Wayne Rooney.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009