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Live Commentary: Uruguay vs. France

The second half of Group A gets started this afternoon as France faces Uruguay. The game should have a lot of attackers like Forlan and Suarez for Uruguay and Anelka and Ribery for France.

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Live Commentary: South Africa vs. Mexico

The cup is finally here and it gets started with the hosts South Africa facing Mexico. I will be providing commentary on both matches today on the opening day of the tournament. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the

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World Cup: Day 1 Preview

It is finally here. Tomorrow it begins. Group A gets it started with all four teams playing on the opening day. The hosts should certainly set a great atmosphere for the start of the game. Here is a closer look

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World Cup Preview: Knockout Stage I Know The Score

I made my predictions for the group stage, but now before the tournament starts, I am going to predict my champion. At this point, picking the games becomes difficult (and sort of pointless given the match-ups aren’t set) as every

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World Cup Preview: Group Stage I Know The Score

When the draw came out, I made my initial predictions picking Spain to win. However, that was 6 months ago. The World Cup starts tomorrow, so now it’s time to make my predictions given what I know now and based

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World Cup 2010 Preview: Player and Team Predictions

Before I get to predicting the games themselves, I wanted to take a look at some of the players and teams that I expect to stand-out whether it be for good or bad reasons in the tournament. In addition to

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World Cup Preview: Chile

Chile are the final team in Group H and the final of my previews. They are an offensive side and finished second in CONMEBOL to qualify. They appear to be an exciting team to watch and a team I am

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World Cup Preview: Honduras

Hondruas is the third team in Group H. This is their first World Cup since the 80s. They have a decent number of players in the top leagues in Europe, but still needed a dramatic goal from the US against

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World Cup Preview: Switzerland

Switzerland are the second team in Group H. Last World Cup they did not concede a goal, but were eliminated by Ukraine in the Round of 16 on penalties. The team plays a similar defensive style as last time, but

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World Cup Preview: Spain

Spain is the top team in Group H. They are also among the favorites to win the tournament as they are a squad filled with talent in attack with a slick passing midfield and dangerous strikers. Here is my preview.

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