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2018 and 2022 WC hosts announced; US loses

Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, Qatar the 2022 World Cup.

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My South Africa story

PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.

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Nigerian national team suspended

The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has suspended the national soccer team for two years as punishment for their dismal performance.

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Altidore to Dempsey… saved! DONOVAN!!!

The Americans needed all 90 minutes and then some to knock off Algeria and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup. They also needed their best player to come through on the biggest stage.

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World Cup managers forgot their knives

So many ties and 1-0 wins in the 2010 World Cup… why won’t anyone go for that second goal?

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World Cup Preview: Mexico vs South Africa

The PSP takes a look at the opening match of the World Cup between host country South Africa and Mexico. Will the home field advantage lift the Bafana Bafana over El Tri? Probably not.

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What can Mexico tell us about England?

The Mexico-England game can give us some hope of defeating the English at the World Cup.

FIFA / World Cup - International

FIFA releases World Cup roster info

FIFA announces World Cup roster release schedule. Mark June 4 on your calendar.

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Henry escapes FIFA sanctions

Thierry Henry will not be punished for the handball that FIFA President Sepp Blatter called “blatant unfair play.” The FIFA disciplinary committee acknowledged today that it could not retroactively punish a player for an infringement that is not covered in FIFA rules. While a handball to deny a goal is […]

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Goal of the Year

Goal of the year has been awarded to Christiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese player currently at Real Madrid. His Champions League goal against Porto was deemed “Goal of the Year” giving him the yearly FIFA Puskás Award amongst several brilliant goals. Top Ten (from previous post)