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WC 2010: Let the pessimism begin, part 1
futfanatico.com - 10/23/2009
WC 2010: Let the pessimism begin, part 1
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The 2010 World Cup is only 8 months away, yet the pessimistic build-up has begun. I have concerns about linking to this piece at the Times , but someone must defend the dark continent. And why not a person who has never visited there but once perused through a travel guide. My flippant ...
US Soccer's Checklist: Training Base
matchfitusa.com - 10/23/2009
US Soccer's Checklist: Training Base
— matchfitusa.com — The World Cup is a scant 231 days away. Twenty-three nations have qualified as of this moment,... and frantic preparations are already underway. For the United States, one of those twenty-three... (more) US Soccer's Checklist: Training Base

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ESPN prepares for the World Cup in the best possible way
unprofessionalfoul.com - 10/19/2009
ESPN prepares for the World Cup in the best possible way
— unprofessionalfoul.com — Man In Booth The Worldwide Leader in Stuff has pulled off a remarkable coup for next summer’s... festivities in South Africa: they’ve signed longtime commentating genius Martin Tyler to be their lead play-by-play guy for the World Cup . This is truly wonderful news, as Tyler’s ... (more) ESPN prepares for the World Cup in the best possible way

Comments vote down The Fan's Attic The Fan's Attic posted 10/19/2009posted this
Don’t They Say ‘Never Go Back?’
unprofessionalfoul.com - 10/23/2009
Don’t They Say ‘Never Go Back?’
— unprofessionalfoul.com — Back to the future. After a sensational run of suckage, South Africa have decided to take a... step back. Back to Carlos AlbertoParreia. The man who resigned from the South Africa job just a year ago. Now, Parreia is a bit of an expert at going back, he has ‘gone back’ no less than ... (more) Don’t They Say ‘Never Go Back?’

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