Four of the best for Italy
Italy achieved their fourth world crown by going back to basics as a united squad of 23 coped superbly with the loss of key defender Alessandro Nesta to become the second most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…

NZ Soccer eyes Brazil, Argentina cup build-up (Stuff)
Playing against the likes of Brazil and Argentina could be part of New Zealand’s build-up for the under-20 soccer World Cup.

South Africa: Crime May Be Own Goal That Bedevils SA’s World Cup (AllAfrica.com)
CRIME-weary South Africans now list crime as the greatest disadvantage that hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring.