User blog comment:Freelance Grammar Nazi/World Cup?/@comment-2004850-20100620025816

Yeah, I heard about the Beckham thing! Man, that was was a stupid move. I wonder if it's really a leak on the team or just paranoia...But it's scary for them if there's a traitor. On top of all these team issues, there were the vuvuzelas and issues regarding the ball (apparently players hate it with a passion and it affects their game) and more. What's funny is the game just began; we haven't gotten past the basic group matches! The 2010 World Cup is turning about to be a little drama-fest, isn't it?

I haven't seen any SK matches, but I've heard they've been doing very well! Mexico is a nice pick, too; higher up on my list, though not breaking into my faves.

Some stuff on the ball: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/jeremywilson/100009540/world-cup-2010-jabulani-ball-controversy-reflects-badly-on-fifa-and-england/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7836081/World-Cup-2010-British-university-in-firing-line-over-Jabulani-ball-goal-drought.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Jabulani (there are plenty of quotes from players there, and they've all been sourced)