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.

World Cup Round Up: Sevens are Wild in Asia, More Jack Warner Mischief
The early rounds of World Cup qualifying usually feature their share of mismatches and this tournament’s go around seems to be following ...

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Euro 2008, World Cup Qualifiers, International Friendlies Results
Thud. That’s the sound of England and Scotland running into a brick wall in their efforts to qualify for Euro 2008. Both sides were coming off...

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World Cup Round Up: Hiddink with Russia until 2010, South American Football Decline?
It is pretty much a given that Guus Hiddink will be on the sidelines managing a team during the 2010 World Cup. The man who has guided Holla...

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FIFA hosts talks for united Cyprus team
We’ve seen in the past that football is a sport that can both divide and unite people. In the case of Cyrpus, there is new hope that the...

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Zinedine Zidane - Like a Dream Documentary
If you are Laurie on the France World Cup Blog and love all things Zinedine Zidane, you will really enjoy watching the documentary - “Comme...

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Graham Poll: Peter Crouch targeted by World Cup Referees
When you go through life as a 27-foot tall giant you get pretty used to people staring at you. When you go through life as a 27-foot tall giant...

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The Road to South Africa 2010 begins in Samoa
We’re about 400 days removed from the 2006 World Cup and 1,000 days away from the 2010 World Cup so now is just about the perfect time to start...

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Brazil didn’t just play like they were drunk at the 2006 World Cup
It is no secret that Brazil didn’t live up to expectation during the 2006 World Cup. The team played lethargic football at times, the...

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