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Spain vs. Chile a Crucial World Cup Game
Spain vs. Chile will determine whether the initial 2010 World Cup favorite, Spain, advances to the next stage.
Brazil vs. Portugal Odds
BetUS.com has released odds on the highly anticipated Brazil vs. Portugal World Cup game. Brazil is the +120 favorite vs.
Netherlands, Cameroon, Japan, Denmark World Cup Odds
Afternoon World Cup games included Netherlands vs. Cameroon and Denmark vs.
Slovakia, Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand World Cup Odds
Slovakia, Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand World Cup odds were available at SBG Global.
World Cup Ambush Marketing Beer Babes Charges Dropped
Readers, punters, soccer nuts, media and marketing guns. Thought you had heard the last of ambush marketing aka "parasite marketing"?
Slovakia vs. Italy World Cup Betting Preview
World Cup
Slovakia vs. Italy
Thursday, 10 am Eastern - ESPN
Defending World Cup odds champion Italy can advance to the round of 16 if they defeat Slovakia on Thursday. Even though Italy has struggled with draws in their first two matches, they will advance with a win. Paraguay leads Group F while Italy and New Zealand are tied for second.
Italy is heavily favored in World Cup odds at SBG Global.
USA Scores in 91st Minute: Moves On To Next Stage
It was a scoreless game right to the end until USA and Algeria entered into stoppage time. Landon Donovan scored a goal in the 91st minute.
Another Goal Disallowed for Team USA and Jermain Defoe
The main World Cup stories of the morning Wednesday outside of which team was actually destined to win revolved around yet another goal being disallowed for team USA while Jermain Defoe managed to
Germany, Ghana, Serbia, Australia World Cup Odds
The afternoon games Wednesday feature Germany vs.
England Schools, Businesses Close Early For World Cup
How important is it that England advances to the next stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup? The Brits are so hard core they are closing schools and businesses early so that everyone can watch England
World Cup England Odds Still In Single Digits
Despite a lackluster performance to date, England still had 2010 World Cup odds that would pay out US$90 for every US$10 bet at Sportsbetting.com (
World Cup USA: Will Move To Next Stage With Win Against Algeria
The 10 am EST matchup between USA and Algeria will be a pivotal one.
Bookies Making a Killing With England “Flop” in World Cup
England's poor performance has resulted in huge revenues for the English bookmakers.
Simon English of the London Evening Standard: "Here's the usual plot for the World Cup: England get hugely hyped by the press, fans and players before they go on to perform indifferently in all but one game, which they still contrive to lose. They crash out amid tears from everyone - except the betting industry, which tries hard not to cry with laughter."
Uruguay Mexico World Cup Odds: Both Teams Might Want The Draw
The much anticipated Uruguay-Mexico World Cup game goes off on Tuesday with odds that had Mexico as the +265 favorite paying US$26.50 for ev
World Cup France: Nicolas Anelka Hall of Shame
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is being marred by team controversies, the most significant of which is that revolving around Team France.
France World Cup Disgrace: Still Favored Over South Africa
Despite a protest by French team at the 2010 World Cup after the ejection of a player, France was still a small favorite to beat South Africa in their Tuesday matchup.
Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Be Focus of North Korea
North Korea will face Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal during Monday's first World Cup game. Though losing to Brazil, North Korea gained respect for the way they stood up to the world's great socce
Switzerland, Chile, Spain, Honduras World Cup Odds
Critical World Cup games on tap Monday as upset-minded Switzerland takes on Chile and Spain looks to make up for its shocking loss to the huge underdog Swiss when they take on Honduras.
Switzerland comes into Monday's game as a +220 underdog vs. Chile with a payout potential of US$22 for every US$10 bet. Chile would pay out US$12 for every US$10 bet at SBG Global.
France Protest at World Cup: Bookie Odds On If They Play South Africa
England's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, was offering odds on whether France will fulfill their fixture and play against South Afric
Wayne Rooney a “Preening Prima Dona”
England is in some serious trouble at this year's World Cup with teammates lashing out at their coach and suggesting that star Wayne Rooney is a "preening prima dona".
Ivory Coast vs. Brazil - Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil World Cup
This Ivory Coast vs. Brazil (Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil) World Cup betting preview is courtesy of SBG Global.
Brazil World Cup Odds at 5/1. Argentina Now The Favorite to Win
Brazil comes into Sunday's game against the Ivory Coast with 5/1 (+500) odds of winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Sportsbook.com (
France World Cup Hopes Up In Smoke
France is on the verge of being eliminated from the 2010 World Cup. French star Nicolas Anelka has been thrown off the team.
Slovakia, Paraguay, Italy, New Zealand World Cup Odds
Two early matchups Sunday leading up to the much anticipated Brazil vs. Ivory Coast game included Slovakia vs. Paraguay and Italy vs. New Zealand.
Paraguay was getting a little better than 60 percent of the backing in this one at Sportsbook.com. Paraguay would pay out even odds here with a win while Slovakia would pay US$28.50 for every US$10 wagered.
Denmark vs. Cameroon Near Even World Cup Odds
Denmark vs.
US Slovenia Ref Koman Coulibaly May Be Axed From World Cup
Referee Koman Coulibaly may be removed from the World Cup by FIFA following a controversial goal scored by the US against Slovenia on Friday. That game ended with a score of 2-2 and, following a
