About the Soccer World Cup Blog
The world of professional soccer does not make headlines solely on the field–headlines are made off the field as well. Of course, when players are injured, teams are eliminated, or titles are won, it’s news. In professional soccer, what happens on the field doesn’t stay on the field, especially when it has potential to impact the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Professional soccer is creating more buzz than it ever has away from the field. Key players are moving—to new countries and new teams—with new sponsors chomping at the bit. Big companies are doing everything they can, including buying small companies, to ensure their dominance of the global soccer scene at the World Cup. Everyday, team nicknames are being debated, captains are being named, and rivalries are being ignited. All the while, the anticipation of the next World Cup continues, bringing with it all the drama that unfolds as the world waits to see the 32 competing teams take center stage.

Fans of professional soccer want a look inside. They want to know the ins and outs of the teams and players on the pitch and behind the scenes. There’s no better place to find it all than here on this Soccer Blog. For many of us, it’s the best way to South Africa.

International Friendlies and Euro 2008 Qualifiers 06.01-06.03
After a respite of a couple of months, international football resumes this weekend with a full slate of friendlies and Euro 2008 qualifying games....

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Record International Goal Scorer Ali Daei, Ryan Giggs Retire
Chances are that if you wandered down to your local pub and asked your fellow patrons to name the footballer who scored the most international...

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U.S. to play China minus MLS players
Most of the Major League Soccer players in the U.S. national team pool will miss Saturday's exhibition game against China in San Jose. ...

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Beckham back on England’s national team
England coach Steve McClaren has not seen David Beckham play since he dumped him from the national team after the World Cup. With his job on...

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FIFA Bans International Games in High Altitude
Just when you were ready to trek up to Machu Picchu to see Peru take part in a World Cup qualifier, along comes the killjoys at FIFA who have...

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Graham Poll to Retire a Year too late
A little over a year ago at this time many of us got to know the name Graham Poll quite well. You’ll recall that he was the man in the...

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Bolivia: FIFA altitude ban discriminatory
Bolivia President Evo Morales said Monday that FIFA's ban on high-altitude matches discriminates against Latin American nations. ...

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Galindo, Razov fuel Chivas USA victory
Maykel Galindo and Ante Razov scored in the second half to give Chivas USA a 2-0 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night. ...

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