Lesser-known stars look to make an impact at World Cup – CBC News (Slovakia World Cup Update)

With the World Cup on the horizon, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding which players are likely to make an impact on the tournament. There is a chance that Everton’s left-back won’t even be included in Fabio Capello’s squad to go to South World Cup Football Continued

The All Whites have unveiled their new “away” shirts for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, leading skipper Ryan Nelsen to Wednesday in the first of four warm-up clashes before taking centre stage against Slovakia in their World Cup opener on June 15. World Cup Football Continued

Local Organising Committee (LOC) CEO Dr Danny Jordaan has “no doubt” that South Africa’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup – about 100 days away – are going according to plan and that all tickets will be sold. “We are comfortable with the World Cup Football Continued

Marek Hamsik’s role in captaining Slovakia to their first ever FIFA World Cup™ finals this year in South Africa won him the 2009 player of the year award on Monday. The 22-year-old midfielder – who plays for Serie A highflyers Napoli – edged out World Cup Football Continued