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This year's World Cup was supposed to wake America up to the joys of the "Beautiful Game". Unfortunately, for fans of the game this has not been the case.

Two articles by Drezner (2006) and Rice-Oxley (2006) describe World Cup Soccer appeal.

FIFA announced Tuesday the countries to host the 2011 Women's World Cup and the 2014 Men's World Cup. The 2011 Women's FIFA World Cup will be held in Germany. The 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament for the Men's side will be held in Brazil.

Although soccer is a team sport, one great player can make a huge difference. Here are ten of the greatest players in World Cup history, who turning things around for their teams and nations.

Group G consists of Korea, France, Switzerland, and Togo. Will the French return to form after a horrific 2002 finals? Can Korea improve on their 2002 finish? Will the Swiss make a successful return to the World Cup stage? Does Togo stand a chance?

As the start of the FIFA World Cup(TM) approaches the coaches of the teams going to Germany this year, find themselves in very similar situations, however, there is one national coach that seems to be unworried: Anibal Ruiz.

The United States has formally warned Germany to watch out for violations in regards to the international sex slave trade during this summer's World Cup tournament

Group E is considered to be one of the toughest in the World Cup finals. Two European powers, an up-and-coming CONCACAF team, and an African team with rich tradition making their WC debut.

The World Cup is the most important competition in international soccer and is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world.

The World Cup is upon us, and it is rightly named so since it actually involves the whole world. Or does it? Less than half of the population of America will be watching the Cup, and why is that?

Group C includes a South American powerhouse, an up-and-coming European team, another team from Europe with a history under a different name, and another first-time Worlc Cup team.

After her remarks, Hope Solo is gone from the World Cup Women's team.

With a early second half call against them, England proved unable to come back against South Africa in the Ruby World Cup.

A look at potential home sites for the U.S. mens' national soccer team as they gear up for the beginning of World Cup qualifying in the CONCACF region.

This is an article on the 2007 US Woman's World Cup team.

New Delhi was declared as the location for 12th Men Hockey World Cup scheduled in 2010.

What to expect from the U-20 World Cup Semifinals.

In India, Cricket is a religion. Unlike its other myriad religions, this one unites the people of the land as never before.

The Thomas and Mack Arena was electric as the horses prepared for the final round of the FEI World Cup Final on Sunday afternoon. The jumps were big and the course technical, and one thins was a certainty - that we would be treated to some really good show jumping.

We just got back from Oklahoma City after our first trip to the World Cup. Learn from my mistakes!

The Snowboard World Cup is organized by the FIS which is also in charge of other winter sports' championships such as: skiing, Nordic combined, freestyle skiing and others.

Soccer withstood apartheid, Now nine South African cities are gearing up to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament for the first time ever

A review of the European qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

A review of the countries who are trying to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

A review of the Asian qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The Fifa World Cup of 1998 provided some great football and worthy winners in the form of France. The host nation had won, and rightly so, thanks to an inspirational Zidane amongst other top players.

The FIFA World Cup is a conglomeration of patriotism, camaraderie, and athletic excellence so invigorating that economies grind to a halt from the distraction of millions of citizens watching the games. But what exactly are they watching?

With six regional champions having qualified for the 2006 Club World Cup, F.C. Barcelona of UEFA and S.C. Internacional (Brazil) of CONMEBOL are the heavy favorites.

A review of the qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Complete Team odds to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The all time manager legends of the World Cup.

Review of the qualification to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

As some of you may recall, after the first class at the Rolex FEI World Cup Final, USA's McLain Ward was on top of the leader board after his super win aboard his great mare, Sapphire.

Mexico will be playing in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

The World Cup has been the premier international soccer competition since it first began in 1930.

Will host Germany rule the group? Equador is practically unbeatable at home, but can they win on European soil? Does Poland or Costa Rica have a shot at advancing?

Group F has the defending champions, one of the co-hosts of the 2002 WC, the team from the land down under, and a European squad that is as up and down as it comes.

Germany will be hosting and playing in the 2006 World Cup.

The homeless characters of our society often get a bad rap, ridiculed for their insanity or just pure laziness. However, a select few have strapped on their boots and figured out a way to travel the world.

A look at how the 1998 winners are preparing for the World Cup in Germany this summer.

The FIFA World Cup will played in Germany, aren't you excited? FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association (I had to look that up) and it is like the Major League Baseball of soccer, or as the rest of the world calls it, football.

This will be my third article on the upcoming World Cup tournament in Germany; and frankly, I think I've lost my mind. For some reason, things just keep coming in regards to this event that I feel compelled to write about.

The soccer players in this year's World Cup are wearing apparel and equipment made from Nike, Adidas, Puma and others, making fanatics of the sport race out to purchase items of their team favorites.

A look at the history of soccer's World Cup, from the first Cup in 1930 to the present. Several host countries have won the World Cup.

The United States will be playing in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Group D consists of a European power looking to graduate into serious contention, a North American powerhouse, and two upstart teams looking for a way into the party. Who comes out on top?

Team Italia have been crowned World Cup 2006 champions, and after a month of partying with and playing host to the world, Germany must face the economic morning after. A look at who won and lost economically after the rosy pre-tournament predictions.

Commentary on the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Specifically analyzes the actions of Cup MVP Zinedine Zidane. Examines provocation and factors influencing his hard foul in Championship game. Looks at influence of stars such as Zidane on society.

After an early bouncing from World Cup 2006 at the hands of Ecuador and host nation Germany, they're calling for the head of coach Pawel Janas in Poland.

Group B is dynamic with two European strongholds combined with a South American team looking to build on recent success and a Caribbean nation in it's first WC Finals.

Group H consists of Spain, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. Many would consider the Spainards as the favorite, but it remains to be seen with the sleeping talent that lies in this group.

America is handed its jock strap back to them in yet another World Cup. Excuses and an unpractical, hands off approach to how we can dominate the world's game.

A brief statistical review reveals the 10 countries who have performed the best since the World Cup began in 1930.

Soccer fans finally have a shoe they can wear to the office. The all-new Adidas Originals World Cup '66 - Beautiful Game cleatless boot is a fancy way to display suaveness in a formal setting while remaining true to the soccer fan inside.

About football fever in my country...

Follow our journey as we follow the azzurri all the way to the final.

After a hard fought 1-0 win over Jeonbuk, Club America doesn't look like they'll have what it takes to beat Barcelona and Ronaldinho.

Many of the players are first generation immigrants who have played professional soccer in their home countries. They come to the US to work and try out for MLS Soccer Teams

This article is demonstrating the power that soccer has in transcending cultures and backgrounds. How it is truly the chance for everyone to represented, no matter how large or how small.

The final "World Cup" of 2007, can New Zealand salvage any pride?

Yes, India won the T20 World Cup; and it is a very praiseworthy achievement, but let us not entirely lose perspective. The Indian cricketers won a tournament - they did not conquer the world.

This paper details the global changes caused by World War I and II. It looks specifically at England and the United States, and it uses exclusively the editorials found in the English publication "The Spectator."

Instead, I blame the United States Soccer development system which has made great strides in closing the talent gap between the United States and the world, but which has yet to produce a true world class talent.

On October 27th and 28th the FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) will begin their Alpine and Cross-Country World Cups season in Sölden, Austria and Düsseldorf, Germany.

For those who only watch horse racing for the Kentucky Derby, don't miss the Stanley Cup, SuperBowl and World Series all in one for horse racing fans. It's the day champions are crowned and anything can happen. Who are this year's top horse candidates?

Among the 10 nations which form the South American group are all time big names such as: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and the growing ones Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela.

Sport and Third World:Cuba and Laos" is a comparative analysis of the sporting system in the Third World Socialist regimes as Cuba and the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Brazil has overtaken the world number 1 ranking from Italy, but does the Copa America give them enough clout to do so?

Spain scores 3 goals in the second half to defeat Russia and advance to the Euro Cup 2008 Final against Germany on Sunday.

A Concise History of the Broadmoor World Arena -- Colorado Springs, Colorado

Starting 3/3/06-3/20/06 the World Baseball Classic goes beyond the Major Leagues, and includes the best players from 16 of the best baseball playing nations. Like the AllStar game, the WBC won't hold too much importance but it will be an enjoyable watch.

When Debrecen took out FC Fehérvár 2-1 in the Hungarian Super Cup, it looked like just another match in just another hopeless soccer league. In the end, it was a shame for Hungarian soccer and harmful to Hungary's chances of co-hosting Euro Cup 2012.

This article is the fifth in a series of 5 articles on the magical spells of Harry's world. The series is a guide to the spells used in the first six Harry Potter books. Their etymology and uses are briefly discussed, and examples given of their use in the books.

A look at the inaugural World Strip Poker Championship in London, held August 19th, tells us we have underestimated what the English will do to keep up with us. Take THAT Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake!

In less than one week, the officials who run Major League Baseball will finally get their long-awaited wish when the upcoming World Baseball Classic begins

The United States topped Mexico 2-1 on Sunday to claim their fourth Gold Cup.

This article is the fourth in a series of 5 articles on the magical spells of Harry's world. The series is a guide to the spells used in the first six Harry Potter books. Their etymology and uses are briefly discussed, and examples given of their use in the books.

There are dozens of Harry Potter trivia facts in the 4,000 printed pages of the books that movie fans miss out on, and this detailed quiz offers hints on some of the most fascinating missing movie subjects.

For the last five years Bulgaria has been undergoing some radical changes. The tourism especially has been growing tremendously. With great investments Bansko has become one of the greatest winter vacation resorts in Eastern Europe.

From the depths of baseball to the BCS, exclusion can be found anywhere. It's a troubling aspect of sports that needs to be fixed.

Benny Feilhaber scored the wining goal on Sunday for the U.S. Soccer team on Soldier Field in Mexico. This young midfielder scored a goal from over 20 yards away making the game 2-1.

Greg Ryan made a controversial decision when he changed goalkeepers in what had been a successful World Cup run. Choosing to sit Hope Solo for Briana Scurry which eventually led to the worst loss the team has faced is what Ryan will now be remembered for.

The greatest men currently dominating the beautiful game.

This war even influenced soccer rivals...

I've been to England, to Japan and to Germany, and while my main interest is in the history and theater of each country, I always spare a little time for sport.

Soccer, or the more appropriate Global term, Football, is often kicked around in the Globalization debate. The World Cup is a time of exuberant fandom, but also a time when Human Rights advocates have to put in overtime to progress the truth.

As the world is presently in the throes of World Cup fever, the age-old question arises again: which is better, the World Cup or the Olympic Games?

In a year's time, the Women's Soccer World Cup takes place in China, and Heather O'Reilly is hoping to be a major asset for the USA team.

The 23rd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships worth $20 million in purses, thanks to increases in seven of the eight stakes, will be held at on Nov. 4 at historic Churchill Downs.

The Turf is often the most "international" of races with good horses coming from around the world. Here's a look into some of the horses that have made this race mean something - and some of the horses expected to be there.

Sampling the best brews and beverages from around the world is not what Disney had planned. Or did it?

A glmpse into the not too distant future and a world controlled by Steve Jobs.

Although neither of the Western Hemisphere's tournaments will receive the attention of the World Cup, soccer fans, especially Americans, won't want to miss the action this summer.