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By Steve, June 11, 2010 5:51 pm

After the first day of the 2010 World Cup and all the pomp and circumstance, there was nothing that sorted out the direction that Group A will take with both games ending in draws. Uruguay, an underdog like South Africa was when it faced Mexico, is no doubt feeling better after playing to a scoreless draw with France.The French looked mostly listless and played with little togetherness, and one of its best players, Florent Malouda, came on late as a sub. Franck Ribery, the dynamic left winger who stars for Bayern Munich, started off creating chances down the flank — including one that Sidney Govou missed right in front of the goal. Then he was absent for most of the rest of the match. What was clear was how much France misses Zinedine Zidane as a playmaker in the middle. France will have to get it together soon. Its next match is with Mexico — and if there is a loser in that match, it could be on the verge of elimination.

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By seeoats, February 10, 2010 3:46 pm

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Ontario (California) native Landon Donovan continues his assault on English futbol by contributing to his new club Everton’s impressive 2-1 victory over first place Chelsea on Wednesday. The win is Everton’s 4th in 6 tries since Donovan joined the club in an effort to keep fit for this summer’s World Cup tournament. Donovan assisted on one goal, was shown a yellow card for aggressive play and earned his team a penalty kick (although teammate Louis Saha missed the damn thing). Donovan’s success makes a permanent move to the Liverpool club all the more likely. And that English payday sure won’t hurt his chances with his current GF (pictured).

Here’s to hoping this English exposure helps Team America’s all time leading scorer in the big tournament this summer.

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By seeoats, February 8, 2010 10:14 am

Chelsea defender John Terry has been relieved of captain duties for the English national team due to the minor locker room infraction of screwing teammate Wayne Bridge’s baby momma. Terry even managed to put one through the net that resulted in him accompanying the young lady to a outpatient medical procedure. In Terry’s defense, it’s rumored that Vanessa Perroncel has been linked to at least 5 Chelsea players. Now that’s how you back a club.

Terry will be replaced by Man U central back Rio Ferdinand, although it’s uncertain how much higher morale ground is gained. Ferdinand missed the Euro 2004 tourney during an 8 month suspension for skipping a drug test (what’s the penalty for a positive test?) He’s fresh off a 3 month injury hiatus and has played in only 4 of England’s last 12 matches.

Here’s hoping that it might be just enough distraction to lead to a draw (loss?) with Team America on June 12.

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By Steve, December 11, 2009 10:33 am

Short of a few friendlies scheduled in the new year (the United States is looking to play the Netherlands in March), the six months before the World Cup will be filled with banter and speculation, with a few club clashes featuring headline-worthy individual matchups (Tim Howard’s Everton against Jermain Defoe’s Tottenham side on Feb. 28) that might foreshadow World Cup rivalries.
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By Swasted, December 4, 2009 9:19 am

The 2010 World Cup Draw is about 30 minutes away, I’ll post the results as they come in. Let’s be optimistic and hope for South Africa, Slovakia/Slovenia and Algeria/Paraguay.

Watch the draw live online here – 2010 World Cup Final Draw – Live

Current FIFA World Rankings available here – FIFA World Rankings

**UPDATE** – USA in Group C with England more to come…

**UPDATE** – Algeria added to Group C with England and U.S.A.

**UPDATE** – Group C will be England, USA, Algeria and Slovenia…could’ve been much worse!