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.

They Think It’s All Over
Der Blog ist rund.

Almost Full Time
Jeff Z. Klein says: I can't believe it's over! What am I going to do?!


Make an End to It Already!
Well, this could go on forever ...

The ‘T’ Word
There is still a sliver of a doubt as to whether Marco Materazzi used the word "terrorist" before getting head-butted.

‘Zidane to Reveal All in Television Interview’
Will we have closure at 1:40 pm EST today? This just in from the Times of London and AFP: “Zinedine Zidane is to give his version of the...

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Oh, and One More Thing
If we can have seven games and two weeks to decide the winner of national baseball or basketball titles in this country, why not play as many...

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The Lip-Readers in Zidane’s Own Family
Not that it really matters all that much, but it seems that two British newspapers, the Daily Mail and The Times of London, have hired lip-readers...

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