http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk 2010 World Cup Finals Blog & Tournament Information from South Africa Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:21:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With his possible career-ending injury while playing for AC Milan at the weekend against Chievo, Beckham's misery opens up an empty slot which could see a tussle between these few men who have the potential to be Capello's able substitute on the bench. Jack Wilshere - Bolton and Arsenal This 18-year-old will ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/who-can-fill-beckhams-boots/ Playing in Istanbul to around 20,000 spectators gave The Honduran national team a preview of what's to come when they face off against European opposition in South Africa (Switzerland, Spain). The result was not a good one as Honduras had few scoring opportunities. Mistakes resulted in two goals for Turkey ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/not-good-enoughlackluster-display-against-turkey/ David Beckham was odds on to appear at this years World Cup finals and become the first English player in history to appear at 4 consecutive World Cups, however in AC Milan's match against Chievo on Sunday Beckham tore his left Achilles tendon. The injury looks to almost certainly have ruled ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/beckham-looks-set-to-miss-world-cup/ Wayne Rooney says his receding hairline is partly responsible for his improved heading prowess this season. The 24-year-old England international took his goal tally for the season to 30 with two strikes against AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday and opened the scoring with his seventh successive headed goal ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/rooney-says-bald-patch-the-secret-behind-his-heading-ability/ Wednesday, October 14th 2009-A date in which every fan of the Honduran National team will remember quite fondly when American left back Jonathan Bornstein scored in the final minutes of the US’s last world cup qualifier against Costa Rica in Washington DC. By virtue of that result and El Salvador’s ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/from-obscurity-to-the-big-stage/ Fabio Capello says he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life and that he prefers managing England. “I like the challenge and this will be the most important challenge of my life. To be England manager was one of my dreams and I am really happy ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/capello-not-interested-in-swapping-england-job-for-italy/ Football Association officials are trying to ensure bugged conversations between England players and coaches remain confidential, it emerged on Tuesday. It is understood talks involving England manager Fabio Capello and his squad at the team’s hotel ahead of last week’s 3-1 friendly international victory against Egypt at Wembley were taped secretly. Although ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/english-fa-to-increase-security/ Goals by Hugo Almeida and Liedson gave Portugal a 2-0 win against China in a friendly on last Wednesday, though the World Cup finalists were dogged by a lack of cohesion and poor finishing.  A lack of goals dogged Portugal for much of their World Cup qualifying campaign and they only ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/portugal-in-friendly-poor-finishing-in-front-of-the-goal/ England did beat the African champions 3-1 last Wednesday but it seems fans and bookies have been left equally unimpressed by the performance, especially in the first hour of the game. England entered half time 1-0 down, with several key players underperforming. After several subs in the second half things began ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/england%e2%80%99s-underperformance-against-egypt-left-fans-a-little-dismayed/ Pepe could recover in time to play for Portugal in the World Cup finals, according to the surgeon who operated on the defender. The Brazil-born Portugal international, who is recovering from the knee ligament damage sustained last December, was set to miss the mega-football event this summer in South Africa. However, surgeon ... http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.org.uk/2010-world-cup-news/pepe-could-make-finals/