Tag: 2010 World Cup

Our beloved media love easy controversy, and Michael Owen’s potential omission from the England World Cup squad might be just what they are looking for. But there are genuine reasons why leaving Owen behind could be a good idea.

Michael Owen’s Champions League hat-trick against Wolfsburg has fuelled the debate over his England prospects. Is Fabio Capello missing a trick, will he come to his senses, or will Owen have to apply to FIFA for permission to play as the 34th team alongside Ireland?

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The world is agreed that the Henry handball was a disgrace. So what should FIFA do about it, if anything? Should the match be replayed, is this the end of the anti-technology debate? Vote now and tell us what you think. (Select up to 3 answers)

Argentina qualified for the World Cup the hard way, beating Uruguay in their final game. Now Maradona, their embattled coach, has been banned from all football.