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.
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Domenech to extend France deal
The French Football Federation says Raymond Domenech's contract will be extended.


Fourth official saw Zidane action
The fourth official who told the referee to send off Zinedine Zidane denies using video evidence.

Final Adidas Ad: Zizou Head Butts José
On the homepage Zinédine Zidane's official Web site there is a trailer for the high-tech, fine-art film made about him by the Scottish Turner...

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Can’t Resist
Ok, one more post. Enjoy this game.

Practice Your Technique, à la Zidane
You, too, can be like Zizou.

Who Is Marco Materazzi? And How Did He Get Zidane to Blow Up Like That?
Why did Zinedine Zidane blow up the way he did before a television audience of hundreds of millions, with the world championship on the line?...

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Zidane blames Materazzi insults
Zinedine Zidane's agent says the France star headbutted Marco Materazzi because the Italian said something "very serious".