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• Schaerlaeckens: The search for Joe Gaetjens’ number
  Joe Gaetjens may have scored the most important goal in U.S. soccer history, but it seems that no one knows what number jersey he wore at the 1950 World Cup, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.
• Indications have Maradona going with 3 strikers
  Diego Maradona seems to have settled on starting strikers Carlos Tevez, Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain for the team’s World Cup opener against Nigeria on Sunday.
• Lloyd’s of London insures Cup for $9 billion-plus
  Specialist insurers Lloyd’s of London says the World Cup will kick off this week with insurance policies worth more than $9 billion covering properties and contingencies.
• Kreidler: MLB, NBA lessons for World Cup replay
  There isn’t a system in any sport or league that is without its detractors. But if soccer is waiting for its Armando Galarraga moment to spur it on to the use of the best technologies available to ensure fair results, it is already four decades late.
• Swiss captain Frei injures ankle during training
  Swiss captain Alex Frei has injured his right ankle in training hours before the team heads to South Africa for the World Cup.
• World Cup ticket sales reach 97 percent mark
  World Cup ticket sales have hit 97 percent and organizers are expecting to have sold above 98 percent of the more than 3 million tickets by the end of the tournament.
• Mexico’s Franco says foot injury ‘gone away’
  Mexico forward Guillermo Franco hopes to start in the World Cup’s opening match against South Africa after recovering from a foot injury.
• Griffin: Refs not immune to injury bug
  Posted by Michael Griffin The rash of injuries that has hit World Cup participants has not excluded the referees who will be involved in South Africa…
• Greece’s Moras won’t test injury, will sit opener
  Greece center back Vaggelis Moras says he will sit out his team’s opening World Cup match against South Korea even though he’s recovered from a lingering groin injury.
• Bradley’s big gamble
  PRETORIA — Becks looked perplexed. As David Beckham watched the U.S. warm-up match with Australia this past weekend, his right eyebrow raised, he su…
• Chile coach says Suazo recovery on schedule
  Gonzalo Fierro and Esteban Paredes each scored as Chile beat New Zealand 2-0 in a training match Wednesday before the World Cup.
• Scan shows Spain’s Iniesta has no tear in thigh
  Spain’s Andres Iniesta will go to the World Cup after medical tests showed a leg injury is not as bad as feared.
• Latham: Spain will provide WC’s best entertainment
  Posted by Brent Latham If you’ve never heard of tiki-taka, you might want to get used to the expression now. You’ll probably be hearing it a lot over…
• Betting the over/under? Check red cards
  There will be dozens of props available for betting in this year’s World Cup. From whether England will beat the U.S. 1-nil to whether David Villa wil…
• South Africa police detain Argentine hooligan
  South African police say another Argentine soccer hooligan is being held at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport after being prevented from entering the country for the World Cup.

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• Capello includes Cole, drops Walcott
  Fabio Capello has included Stephen Warnock, Joe Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips in England’s squad but overlooked Leighton Baines and Theo Walcott.
• Bafana cut McCarthy, name final 23
  Carlos Alberto Parreira has omitted South Africa’s all-time leading scorer Benni McCarthy from their 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
• Nelsen: All Whites riding a wave
  New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen tells FIFA.com that the All Whites are stronger than ever and in confident mood after some encouraging displays.
• Lee survives Korean squad cull
  South Korean coach Huh Jung-Moo has trimmed his FIFA World Cup squad to 23 with Lee Keun-Ho, Shin Hyung-Nin and Koo Ja-Cheol all omitted.
• Pirlo: We’re starting from scratch
  Andrea Pirlo spoke to FIFA.com about his boyhood memories of the FIFA World Cup, Italy’s hopes of glory in South Africa and their rivals for the crown.
• Mourinho driven by new challenge
  Jose Mourinho has revealed his desire to challenge himself was a major factor in his decision to take over as manager at Spanish giants Real Madrid.
• Where were you when…?
  The history of the FIFA World Cup is littered with iconic moments. We want you to tell us where you were when your most memorable took place.
• Uruguay coach Tabarez springs surprise
  Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has named his team for the 2010 FIFA World clash against France on Friday with Mauricio Victorino and Egidio Arevalo Rios surprise choices.
• Lippi: Italy are never favourites
  Italy coach Marcello Lippi said on Wednesday that it was no concern to him that his reigning world champions are not among the favourites for 2010 FIFA World Cup glory.
• Vieira signs City extension
  English Premier League outfit Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Patrick Vieira has signed a one-year contract extension at Eastlands.
• Swiss skipper Frei suffers ankle injury
  Switzerland skipper Alex Frei suffered a right ankle injury on Wednesday, leaving coach Ottmar Hitzfeld praying that the problem will not be ligament damage.
• Injury scare for Spain’s Iniesta
  European champions Spain were the latest South Africa 2010 contenders hit by an injury scare on Wednesday, with Barcelona star Andres Iniesta picking up a knock.
• Congress opens with message from Mandela
  The 60th FIFA Congress got under way in Johannesburg on Wednesday after an opening ceremony full of colour.
• A sea of green and gold
  In a day that will forever be remembered among South Africans, hundreds of thousands of Bafana Bafana supporters streamed into the streets and brought the country to a standstill in support of the national team.
• Guidolin realises dream
  Francesco Guidolin has revealed he had always dreamed of making a return to the Serie A club after today being unveiled as Udinese’s new manager.
• Camoranesi back in training
  Mauro Camoranesi returned to training today for the first time since injuring his knee as Italy held their opening practice session.
• Toffees swoop for Silva
  Everton have signed 20-year-old forward Joao Silva from Portuguese club Desportivo Das Aves, who will join the Goodison Park outfit on a three-year deal.
• Serbs promise tight defence
  Serbia defender Aleksandar Lukovic insists his side will be back to their defensive best for Sunday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa clash against Ghana.
• Littbarski links up with McLaren
  Wolfsburg have appointed former FIFA World Cup winner and FC Vaduz coach Pierre Littbarski as Steve McClaren’s right-hand man at the Bundesliga club.
• Attacking flair buoys Martino
  Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino believes his team possess a stronger attack than ever before as they gear up for their FIFA World Cup™ opener against Italy.
• Queiroz: Portugal want to be the best
  Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes his team are determined to prove themselves to be the best in the world.
• Donovan hails Beckham’s impact
  Landon Donovan has hailed the impact of David Beckham in helping soccer to flourish in the USA ahead of Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup clash with England.
• Familiar faces await US custodians
  With USA’s three goalkeepers based in the Premier League, there will be no surprises when No1 Tim Howard faces the England attack in Rustenburg on Saturday.
• Le Guen happy with build up
  Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen insists he is happy with his side’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa preparation despite failing to win any of their warm-up games.
• World Cup set for colourful opening
  The 2010 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony will be the message to the world that Africa’s FIFA World Cup has started, and the cast and crew are hard at work with last minute preparations.
• Khune targets maximum points
  South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune believes the FIFA World Cup™ hosts should be fearless in approaching all three of their opponents in Group A.
• Gilberto Silva: Brazil want the title
  Midfielder Gilberto Silva says Brazil are “not here to have a good time” but win a sixth title as they prepare to start their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa campaign.
• Chile ease past New Zealand
  Chile beat New Zealand 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup™ build-up match today thanks to goals from Gonzalo Fierro and Estedan Parades.
• Weiss ready to attack All Whites
  Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss is determined to adopt an attacking approach in his side’s opening game against New Zealand in Rustenburg on Tuesday.
• 2 days to go
  Two men have won the FIFA World Cup both as a player and coach – Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer.
• Low backs Klose to find form
  Joachim Low has backed striker Miroslav Klose to end his slump and return to the goalscoring form that made him the FIFA World Cup’s™ top scorer four years ago.
• Bradley: We’ll be physical
  Midfielder Michael Bradley has warned England to expect a physical approach from the USA during Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa clash.
• Happy Nigeria handling the pressure
  Nigeria have lost John Obi Mikel to injury and face a daunting opener against Argentina but spirits are high, say Lars Lagerback and Nwankwo Kanu.
• SA fans take to the streets
  South Africa whipped itself into a FIFA World Cup™ frenzy today as the national side paraded through Johannesburg and vuvuzelas sounded across the country.
• Rooney the key, says Lineker
  Former adidas Golden Shoe winner Gary Lineker tells FIFA.com why Wayne Rooney is crucial to England’s prospects of success at South Africa 2010.
• Belletti joins Chelsea exodus
  Brazilian fullback Juliano Belletti will join Joe Cole and Michael Ballack in leaving Chelsea this summer, the club has confirmed.
• Altidore, Onyewu fit to face England
  Jozy Altidore and Oguchi Onyewu have been declared fit to face England in the teams’ FIFA World Cup opener in Rustenburg.
• Early success key, says Yebda
  Hassan Yebda believes Algeria must win their opening 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game against Slovenia if they want to maintain hope of an upset in Group C.
• Moras out of Greece opener
  Greece were dealt a blow ahead of their opening 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa match against Korea Republic as defender Vangelis Moras was ruled out through injury.
• Key men winning fitness races
  While a host of big-name performers have been ruled out of South Africa 2010, others have overcome the odds to boost their teams’ hopes.
• Grella pins hopes on Aussie trio
  Australia are looking to their big-match players to upset three-time champions Germany in Sunday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa opener in Durban.
• Oranje stars ready to shine
  The Netherlands are preparing for Monday’s opener against Denmark in confident mood with Robin van Persie declaring: ”We’re physically and mentally ready.”
• Lugano: We’re at peak form
  Uruguay go into their FIFA World Cup™ opening game against France in Cape Town on Friday with captain Diego Lugano warning that they are in top form.
• Pedro pens new deal
  Spain forward Pedro signed a contract extension with Barcelona today which will keep the 22-year-old Tenerife-born star at the Catalan club until 2015.
• Jovanovic remaining calm
  Serbia winger Milan Jovanovic has urged his team-mates to stay true to their “footballing philosophy” at the 2010 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over their warm-up displays.
• Dunga: Cesar will be fit
  Dunga is confident goalkeeper Julio Cesar will be fit in time for Brazil’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa opener with Korea DPR following a lumbar injury.
• Burdisso: Winning is everything
  Argentina defender Nicolas Burdisso has told his team-mates that winning is all that matters heading into their 2010 FIFA World Cup opener against Nigeria.
• Spiropolous eyes ‘crunch’ match
  Greece defender Nikos Spiropoulos admits Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup opener against Korea Republic is already “the crunch match” for Otto Rehhagel’s side.
• New boss Lennon eyes Celtic glory
  After being confirmed as the new Celtic manager, Neil Lennon expressed his determination to take the club back to the top of the Scottish game.
• Forlan on Forlan
  FIFA.com speaks to the man who knows Uruguay striker Diego Forlan better than anybody – the player’s father and ex-Celeste international Pablo.
• Ki warns against fairytale
  Korea Republic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has warned his team’s supporters not to expect another fairytale run to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after their heroics of 2002.

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• WPS First Touch
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• Women’s Professional Soccer Announces 2010 WPS All-Stars
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• WPS Weekly – Week 8
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• Philadelphia’s Rodriguez is WPS’s Week 8 Player of the Week
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• Chicago Red Stars and Atlanta Beat play to 0-0 draw
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• Philadelphia Independence edge Sky Blue FC, 2-1
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• FC Gold Pride and Washington Freedom Tie 1-1
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• WPS Sunday on FSC: The Comeback Kid
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• Bardsley Awarded WPS Player of the Month for May
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