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April 20, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Charlton Athletic Defender Set For Call

2010 World Cup: Charlton Athletic Defender Set For Call

The 2010 World Cup kicks off on June 11 2010 in Johannesburg with the hosts taking on Mexico. Super Eagles Nigeria are chomping at the bit and their coach Lars Lagerback  recently called up Charlton Athletic Defender Sam Sodje to his 44 man ‘come training’ session camp scheduled for April ...

April 19, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Spains Fernando Torres Out For The Rest Of The Season

2010 World Cup: Spains Fernando Torres Out For The Rest Of The Season

The 2010 World Cup build up continues with the shock announcement that Spanish striker Fernando Torres is out for the rest of the season and must undergo surgery on his troublesome news. This is not just bad news for his club side Liverpool but also for Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque ...

April 18, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Donovan Believes US Team Can Mix It With The Best

2010 World Cup: Donovan Believes US Team Can Mix It With The Best

The 2010 World Cup starts in Johannesburg on June 11 and the build up is starting to gather pace. LA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan recently completed a 10 week loan spell with English Premier League side Everton. As a result of his excellent form during this loan period, Donovan now firmly ...

April 15, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Serbia Youth Players Blend Well With Experience

2010 World Cup: Serbia Youth Players Blend Well With Experience

2010 World Cup fever rolls on with many pundits believing that Serbia are dark horses to win the prestigious trophy in South Africa. In fact Serbia finished their qualifying campaign ahead of France, Romania and Austria to book their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Now the ...

April 13, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Brazil Coach Must Include Ronaldinho In Squad

2010 World Cup: Brazil Coach Must Include Ronaldinho In Squad

Brazilian goal scoring dynamo Romario has reiterated that Carlos Dunga must include the Milan striker Ronaldinho in the Brazilian squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Although Ronaldinho has been unselected for much of the qualifying campaign however Romario firmly believes that his inclusion in the 2010 World Cup ...

April 12, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: England Squad Selection Possibilities

2010 World Cup: England Squad Selection Possibilities

This seasons English Premiership has been an enthralling one and it is now almost certain to end with my beloved Liverpool FC missing out on the Champions League. Despite this, the competition closing the gap on the so called ‘big four’ can only be a good thing for the Premiership ...

April 10, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Lucas Barrios Of Borussia Dortmond Makes Paraguay Grade – Report

2010 World Cup: Lucas Barrios Of Borussia Dortmond Makes Paraguay Grade – Report

2010 World Cup countdown continues with news of a pending nationality shift. Although, Lucas Barrios was born in Argentina, he has never been picked to play for his native country. Now after months of deliberation, he has decided to look elsewhere for caps. The last couple of years have been frustrating ...

April 8, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Spurs Goalkeeper Eyes World Cup

2010 World Cup: Spurs Goalkeeper Eyes World Cup

2010 World Cup fever continues as Spurs shot stopper Heurelho Gomes started his career in English football in the worst possible way. A series of high profile blunders made many pundits question his goal keeping ability. The physical nature of the English game seemed to be too much for the ...

April 8, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup : North Korea Can Win

2010 World Cup : North Korea Can Win

South Korea and Portugal former coach Humberto Coelho has stated in recent days that teams in the 2010 World Cup should not underestimate North Korea. The former Benfica hero was at the helm of Portugal in the 2000 European Championships prior to taking over from Guus Hiddink in South ...

April 5, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup Rant

2010 World Cup Rant

Well, the crazy world we live in has to spoil the build up to the 2010 World Cup. The racist biggot Eugene Terreblanche has been beaten to death and while many may rejoice at the death of such a scornful man, the ramifications for the 2010 World Cup may be ...

April 4, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Ghana Can Win The Cup

2010 World Cup: Ghana Can Win The Cup

The coach of Ghana Milovan Rajevacs first name on his team sheet is Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom. Inkoom emphasises the name given to the latest crop of Ghanaian youngsters aptly nicknamed ‘young and wild ones.’ Inkoom came to prominence during the U-20 World Cup 2009 in Egypt. During the ...

April 3, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Bafana Bafana Travel To Brazil

2010 World Cup: Bafana Bafana Travel To Brazil

The previous Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has reiterated his belief that Carlos Alberto Parreira’s trip to Brazil is a crucial step in getting the youngsters experience prior to the 2010 World Cup. Of the trip Barker said "Taking the squad to Brazil was a good idea but we don't ...

April 2, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup : US Team Out To Show The World

2010 World Cup : US Team Out To Show The World

The US soccer team’s record in the world cup is relatively poor with first round elimination in 1990, 1998 and 2006 only surpassed by reaching the second round in 1994 and a quarter final appearance in the 2002 world cup finals. With the 2010 World Cup finals fast approaching, the American ...

April 1, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Wayne Rooney Injury Not As Bad As First Thought.

2010 World Cup: Wayne Rooney Injury Not As Bad As First Thought.

England coach Fabio Capello and England fans can breath a little easier today as Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooneys scan has revealed only minor ligament damage ankle. A Manchester United club statement issued on Thursday revealed "We're pleased to report that Wayne has not suffered a fracture ...

April 1, 2010 / 2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup: Cesc Fabregas A Doubt For The World Cup

2010 World Cup: Cesc Fabregas A Doubt For The World Cup

Cesc Fabregas scored what was perhaps a crucial goal in Aresenals 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday however he limped off at the end of the game. Now fears are growing aorund the Spanish Football Federations headquarters that the young midfield genious may miss the 2010 ...

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