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SSN is a digest of the day's soccer/football/futbol articles with a focus on the top European leagues and the United States National Team. Below, you’ll find links to articles and video, as well as additional features and commentary. We locate the top news of the day so you can stay updated with ease.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup: Weekend Previews
Uruguay vs. South Korea
Saturday at 10am EDT
Preview
Park urges South Korea to underline pedigree
United States vs. Ghana
Saturday at 2:30pm EDT
Preview I
Preview II
Carlisle: U.S. cannot afford to be complacent
Bradley: Black Stars in the zone
Germany vs. England
Sunday at 10am EDT
Preview I
Preview II
Richard Williams: Time for a new chapter to be written
Paul Hayward: Now for the real test
Mexico vs. Argentina
Sunday at 2:30pm EDT
Preview
Team News
Dubois: France's soccer empire in ruins?
The world watched with awe and derision this past week as the French national soccer team, boasting a roster of star players, imploded on and off the field at the World Cup.
Laurent Dubois is the Marcello Lotti Professor of Romance Studies and History at Duke University. He recently published "Soccer Empire: The World Cup and the Future of France," and is founding editor of the Soccer Politics Blog.
Michael Ballack signs two-year deal with Bayer Leverkusen after Chelsea release
Michael Ballack has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year contract after his contract expired at Premier League champions Chelsea.
Cesc: Yanks can reach the semis
Fabregas said: "The best moment for me at the World Cup so far was that nail biting end when the USA scored in the last minute against Algeria. It was an incredible finale and was the most memorable one for me.
"Everybody is talking about it. That was a great moment and they are a great team"
2010 FIFA World Cup: Friday's Previews
While Italy pack their bags and head for home, attention turns to the final set of group games which will finalise the second round line-up. Spain will be hoping not to follow Marcello Lippi's side on the traipse back to Europe, but they must do the necessary against Chile this afternoon to ensure their tournament doesn't end here. Switzerland face Honduras in the group's other game, where Ottmar Hitzfeld's side will have to overcome their default conservatism and go on the attack.
Group H is ostensibly decided, but Brazil and Portugal will scrap it out for top spot. Carlos Queiroz's side's seven goal demolition of North Korea essentially rules Ivory Coast out of the running for a place in the next round.
We look forward to these fixtures, and back on yesterday's action, as Day 14 gets underway in South Africa...
Brazil vs. Portugal
Preview I
Preview II
Ivory Coast vs. North Korea
Preview
Chile vs. Spain
Preview I
Preview II
Sid Lowe: Spain refuse to change style
Switzerland vs. Honduras
Preview
Jeff Bradley: Five Reasons Why African Teams Have Struggled
Ghana lost 1-0 to Germany on Wednesday at Soccer City Stadium, but within seconds of the final whistle, the Black Stars were celebrating. A group of players ran to the stands, grabbed a Ghanaian flag from some fans and did a victory lap. The loss mattered little to Ghana. Once the Black Stars received the news that Australia had defeated Serbia 2-1, they knew they were through to the Round of 16 as the first (and likely only) African team to advance.
Carlisle: Donovan proves he's the best ever
In 2006, Landon Donovan was blamed for the United States' World Cup failure. Four years later, he became a legend, leading the Americans to one of their greatest-ever successes.
Hirshey: Goodbye Landycakes, Hello Lan the Man
I admit it, there were times in the past decade when I looked at Landon Donovan and saw Ryan Seacrest in cleats. Here was a young U.S. player who had all the technical ability in the world but would wilt if someone sweated on him too hard or would throw a hissy fit if his teammates weren't up to his appreciation of his own excellence.
In other words, he played like a girly-man and defined every cliché about American soccer. Even his pretty-boy Galaxy teammate David Beckham seemed nails-tough by comparison.
I was very tempted to use the water fountain picture but our decision to put it to rest prior to the tournament has paid off. I'm not going to ruin it now...
European giants cannot handle the burden of expectation
Marcello Lippi sat at the top table in the press conference room at Ellis Park and offered the one performance of class we have witnessed from any Italian at this World Cup.
2010 FIFA World Cup: Thursday's Action + Final Group Standings (E&F)
Slovakia 3 - 2 Italy
Paul Wilson at Soccer City
Paul Fletcher: No defense for 2006 winners
Carlo Garganese: Lippi to blame!!
Italian Press: Shameful Exit
Player Ratings
Paraguay 0 - 0 New Zealand
Match Report
Holland 2 - 1 Cameroon
David Hytner at Green Point Stadium
Chris Beven at Green Point Stadium
Denmark 1 - 3 Japan
Owen Gibson at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Group E
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Diff | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Denmark | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Cameroon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Diff | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Italy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
People Screaming About Donovan's Goal
What did we do before YouTube, when those of us stuck in offices couldn't vicariously live through actual celebrations of Donovan's huge goal against Algeria? Here are some of the best.
Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas
U.S-Algeria sets record for viewers
ESPN said 1.1 million people watched at least some of the USA's 1-0 win as it was streamed on ESPN3.com Wednesday. The match, which was also watched on ESPN by 6.2 million people, lasted from 10 a.m. to noon ET, during working hours for most of the United States.
The network says it was the biggest online audience for a sporting event, beating the Duke-Butler NCAA championship basketball game on a Monday night from earlier this year.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup: Thursday's Previews
With heavyweights England and Germany booking their places in the last sixteen, Italy will be hoping to join them on another tense day of final group games in South Africa.Marcello Lippi's side go into their tie against Slovakia on two points, level with New Zealand, but two points behind group leaders Paraguay. In Group E, Netherlands have already secured a place in the second round, and either Japan or Denmark will join them in what is essentially a knockout game in Rustenburg this evening.
Italy vs. Slovakia
Preview I
Preview II
Preview III
Paraguay vs. New Zealand
Preview I
Preview II
Cameroon vs. Netherlands
Preview I
Preview II
Team News
Denmark vs. Japan
Preview
Team News
Government to rule on Gary Neville's Teletubbies House
The Manchester United captain's planned £6million underground home - similar to the kiddies' show set - drew fierce protests.
Algerian player slaps female reporter following loss to U.S.
"I said nothing to him and he reached over and hit me," Halimi said to Yahoo! Sports. "So I hit him back. I said nothing to him first."
US players thrilled by fan response back home
Tim Howard got back to the team hotel after the big win over Algeria, turned on a television and saw David Wright. Then he noticed what the New York Mets third baseman was wearing.
Martin Rogers: Donovan is reconciled in more ways than one
Donovan and “Rules of Engagement” star Bianca Kajlich had an emotional telephone conversation in the early hours of Thursday morning after he had blown her an on-camera kiss just moments after scoring the winner against Algeria.
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