Category Archives: World Cup 2010

Spain vs. Germany: Match Day Commentary

Only three matches remain in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and after today's second semifinal, the field for Sunday's final will be set. Spain's search for that elusive first World Cup title continues, with three-time winners Germany standing … Continue reading »

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Mid-day Ticker: Barcelona financial woes revealed, Fabregas is fit and more

By TRAVIS CLARK Even the kings of Spain aren't immune from financial problems as new FC Barcelona president Sandro Rossell revealed this week that the club failed to pay wages in June. According to the Daily Telegraph, in order to … Continue reading »

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Spain vs. Germany: A Look Ahead

One finalist is known, the other is to be decided in a matter of hours. A rematch of the Euro 2008 final in Vienna touches down in Durban as Spain faces Germany. Germany has been the most impressive side in … Continue reading »

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World Cup Daily Recap: Netherlands tops Uruguay, reaches final

  Photo by ISIphotos.com  By FRANCO PANIZO The Dutch dream lives on.  The Netherlands reached the World Cup final with a 3-2 victory over Uruguay at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday.  Captains Giovanni Van Bronckhorst and Diego … Continue reading »

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Netherlands vs. Uruguay: Match Day Commentary

The first place in the 2010 World Cup final will be booked tonight when the Netherlands takes on Uruguay in Cape Town in the first of the two World Cup semifinals. The Netherlands will be heavily favored against an Uruguay … Continue reading »

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Lahm wants to keep German captaincy

Photo by Steve Bardens/ISIphotos.com Not all is as smooth as it looks for the German national team. Days after Germany dismantled Argentina to reach the World Cup semifinal, defender Philipp Lahm has told a German publication that he wishes to … Continue reading »

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Report: Fabregas a doubt for semifinal

  Photo by Ben Queenborough/ISIphotos.com The Associated Press is reporting that Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas injured his right leg in training and is doubtful for Wednesday's semifinal against Germany. Fabregas, who has been one of Vicente del Bosque's first substitutes … Continue reading »

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Netherlands vs. Uruguay: A Look Ahead

Photos by ISIphotos.com The World Cup resumes this afternoon with the Netherlands and Uruguay doing battle in one of the semifinal matches. Uruguay, still alive thanks to the "Hand of Suarez," will have its depth tested with a whole cast … Continue reading »

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SBI Live Q&A (World Cup Edition 3)

Good afternoon folks. As we come toward the end of the 2010 World Cup, it's time to talk soccer again in the latest edition of the SBI Live Q&A. Please submit your soccer-related questions, be they World Cup, MLS or … Continue reading »

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The Suarez Handball: Ingenius or Infamous?

It will go down as one of the most controversial plays in World Cup history, and the debate continues to rage on. Was Luis Suarez's handball against Ghana an intelligent play and the right play, or was it cheating of the … Continue reading »

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