FIFA, which is deservedly on the hot seat for its lack of video technology and poor refereeing, is now set to censor and/or ban controversial moments of World Cup games from being shown on giant screens inside the stadiums. The decision was made after replays of Carlos Tevez’s goal for Argentina against Mexico on June [...]

FIFA has sheepishly admitted that something may be amiss with the Jabulani soccer ball that’s being used in the World Cup and in typical fashion won’t be doing anything about it until the tournament is over. Many of the players have said the ball is quite unpredictable as it sails far too easily through the [...]

The USA’s habit of giving up early World Cup goals cost them dearly as Ghana sent them tumbling out of the tournament with a 2-1 win in extra time in Rustenburg on June 26. Not only did the Americans fall behind early in the game, they also gave up a goal right after the extra [...]

Time: 17th June, 13.30 local time.
Venue: Johannesburg – JEP, South Africa
Group B are back in action for their second round of group stage games on the 17th of June. Argentina meet South Korea at the Johannesburg JSC stadium, kicking off at 13:30 local time.
Argentina are, as you would probably expect, the favourites by [...]

The deadline is getting near and lots of player’s future of 2010 World Cup in South Africa will be decided in next 24 hours. England Team for 2010 World Cup is ready but Fabio Capello is reluctant to announce that and is waiting for the final whistle. Marcelli Lippi of Italy has to face a [...]

With Chelsea’s Michael Ballack set to miss the upcoming World Cup in South Africa due to an ankle ligament injury he suffered in his club’s last game of the season, a 2-0 win over Portsmouth in the English FA Cup, Germany has turned to Phillip Lahm to fill in the captain’s role.
And according to former [...]

It appears Ghana’s worst fears have come true as their injured captain Michael Essien will miss the World Cup. This is a major blow to the African nation’s chances as they are now forced to take on Germany, Serbia, and Australia in Group G without their inspirational leader.
The 27-year-old midfielder was injured back in December [...]

For some reason Algeria isn’t getting a lot of respect when it comes to this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. This is a little odd as the country has a long and storied history when it comes to football. However, many experts think the team’s French connection is something that had affected the strength [...]

When it comes to World Cups, there are always a few perennial favourites. These are typically Brazil, Italy, and Germany. And the reason’s quite simple really; Brazil has won the Cup five times, Italy four and Germany three. However, this year’s a little different as Spain 4/1, England 13/2, and Argentina 7/1 have cracked the [...]

Sports are quite liked in Australia but somehow football has not been the nation’s favorite game. Australian teams have done well in Rugby, Hockey and their dominance in Cricket world is well known. Australians have always struggled to make it to World Cup finals but they have made it for second time in a row [...]