“Mexico’s recent tribulations — four coaches in the last three years, two defeats to Honduras in five months, an even more humiliating loss in Jamaica — have left many supporters with a certain nostalgia for former coach Ricardo La Volpe.” (Reuters)

Bastos ready to break (FIFA)
“Brazilian he may be, but Michel Bastos does not count Ronaldinho-style flicks and tricks among his repertoire. Nor can he execute stepovers at the same speed as Ronaldo or go off on mazy dribbles like Robinho. What he can do, though, is cover every blade of grass, pass the ball with precision and hit the ball hard, very hard.”

Who is the most exciting Brazilian? (FIFA)
“Brazil has definitively produced a series of the most thrilling talents in football history. And while the question of the country’s greatest-ever player has frequently been debated, FIFA.com would now like to know who is the most exciting Brazilian you have seen; be it at the stadium, on television, from video footage or internet highlights.”

South Korea reports Bin Hammam to ethics committee (FOX)
“FIFA’s ethics watchdog has been asked to investigate accusations brought forth in an increasingly aggressive battle for a seat on its most powerful committee.”

Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu has pleaded for the country’s fans and media to be patient with the Super Eagles. “Dark cloud over Lesotho football (BBC)
“Lesotho’s national team is facing an uphill task in the next year to improve its footballing friendly opponents. After failing to make it to the final round of 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Lesotho are now struggling to find friendly opponents.”

 Brazil Second After 3-0 Win (sambafoot)
“Brazil have moved into second place in South American qualifying after a 3-0 routing over strugglers Peru on Wednesday evening. The Seleção took full advantage of Argentina’s shock 6-1 defeat to Bolívar with the return of Kaka seeming to reinvigorate Brazil’s attack and help the Selecao dominate the full 90 minutes. Luis Fabiano provided two goals, one from a penalty kick and Melo sealed the victory with the 3rd.”

6 Year Old New Zidane in the Making Tracked by Europe’s Elite – VIDEO (metacafe)