World Cup 2010

Paulo Sousa: It's very difficult not to rely on Cristiano Ronaldo

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

With Portugal's play-off against Bosnia looming, betting.betfair.com went to chat to 51-cap former Portugal midfielder Paulo Sousa, now in charge at Swansea. We asked him about Portugal's chances, life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Welsh derbies....Read more »

World Cup Betting: The perennial "nearly men"

Feizal Rahman / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

We all know who they are, the sides who have al the ability aned potential to go all the way but in the end just don't. Here's what Feizal Rahmann makes of their chances this time round....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Who should be on the plane to South Africa

Paul Moon / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

There's a while to go and injuries and form will inevitably have a role to play but Paul Moon knows who would be on the plane to South Africa if he was Fabio Capello. Michael Owen doesn't make the cut....Read more »

World Cup Play-Offs Betting: Hard luck of the Irish as they draw France

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Giovanni Trapattoni heard the news he didn't want to hear as France's name was pulled out of the hat as the Republic of Ireland's opponents in the World Cup play-offs. Meanwhile, Portgal won't be ecstatic about their draw either as...Read more »

World Cup Qualifiers: Crouch helps England sign off in style

maxliu / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England third favourites to triumph in South Africa after securing comfortable win. Meanwhile, drama in Italy brings in big prices......Read more »

World Cup Betting: England v Belarus

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England finish off their qualifying campaign with a home tie against Belarus. A match they are likely to win even without the injured duo of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney but don't expect the floodgates to open in terms of...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Could expectations be dashed at high altitude?

Ralph Ellis / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

When it comes to World Cup betting, punters need to consider more than the teamsheets, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

World Cup Betting: England need to start looking out for number one

Feizal Rahman / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday night's defeat to the Ukraine put an end to England's 100% record in qualifying but will also be remembered for producing the first-ever sending off by an England goalkeeper. And it's between the sticks that Fabio Capello's problems lie,...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Rep Ireland v Italy

Dave Farrar / 09 October 2009 / 1 Comments

An Italian manager coaching the Republic of Ireland provides a fascinating sub-plot to an already intriguing match. To bet on it you need to understand the context of it, says Dave Farrar, and the circumstances mean going low on goals...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Ukraine v England

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England have already qualified but have an 100% qualifying record to play for, whilst a win for Ukraine would see them leapfrog Croatia and become strong favourites to reach the play-offs. But where does that leave us with the betting,...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Qualified teams worth dodging in upcoming matches

Matthew Walton / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England, Spain and Netherlands have all qualified for the World Cup and though the Netherlands did end up with an 100% qualifying record, the other two are unlikely to follow suit, says "Magical" Matthew Walton....Read more »

Michael Owen Exclusive: "I'd love to go to the World Cup"

Chicken Dinner / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The good news for Manchester United fans is that their derby-day hero, Michael Owen, will not be out as long as originally feared following his groin injury. Betfair spoke exclusively to the United striker to find out how the first...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Punters playing the passion game?

Ralph Ellis / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Like England, Spain have booked their place at the World Cup with a 100% record in qualifying but, unlike England, they have proved that they know how to win international tournaments. Ralph Ellis wonders if England-backers are getting a little...Read more »

Premier League's English strikers get going with World Cup in their sights

Ralph Ellis / 14 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Defoe, Rooney and Bent will not lack for motivation this season with South Africa on the horizon...Read more »