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Argentina manager Diego Maradona has admitted that there is still a long way to go in this World Cup after his side became the first country so far to make it through to the next round with a 100 per cent record in the group stage.

Argentina qualified for the next round in swashbuckling style by defeating Nigeria 1-0 and hammering South Korea 4-1 before finishing their three group matches last night by defeating Otto Rehagel’s Greek side by two goals with Martin Demichelis and veteran Martin Palermo scoring the goals.

Despite the impressive way in which the Albiceleste despatched their  Group B oppponents, Maradona has brought their players and fans back down to earth by reminding them that there are still four rounds to play, if Argentina  do make the final.

“Now the road gets more difficult, and the hierarchy of each team comes into play,” Maradona said.

“You always talk about Germany, Italy, Brazil, that they’re playing bad, but they are always in the semi-finals, in the final, in the second round, in the quarters.”

Maradona orchestrated last night’s victory on the 24^th anniversary of one of the defining moments of his career, the match in the 1986 World Cup against England when he infamously scored with the “hand of God” and then, later in the game, scored one of the greatest goals ever seen, running past virtually the whole England side to score.

Despite such legendary feats like this, Maradona has had his doubters as manager of the national team, not least after a difficult qualifying campaign, but the former Napoli and Barcelona player believes that the team’s performances so far,they have been most pundit’s pick for team of the tournament so far, have gone some way to prove these doubters wrong.

“They (the critics) should apologise to the players, who are 100 per cent professional,” said Maradona.

“We are doing our duty, which is to defend the Argentina shirt. Sometimes they are wrong, but those who have also criticised are wrong and should apologise.”

Argentina are 9/2 with bet365 to win the World Cup for the first time since Maradona’s World Cup in 1986, with totesport and Ladbrokes offering 4/1.

The World Cup in South Africa 2010 has been promised to be ‘the greatest World Cup ever’. The country’s remarkable landscapes and stadia do indeed provide a fascinating backdrop for the global sporting spectacle. With all the major football nations successfully qualifying, the tournament is sure to as tense as ever. Brazil, the favourites with many bookmakers, have in recent years undergone a transitional period within their squad, many experts are having difficulty predicting how their talented set of youngsters will get on. It is questions such as this that enhance the excitement of World Cup betting, and we’re on hand to provide an in depth account as to the best bets available.

Firstly, we offer a history of the World Cup – a look back on its earliest winners, and indeed its contemporary stalwarts. We assess Italy’s triumph in 2006, and question their chances of winning successive tournaments. As the group stage draw for the 2010 World Cup was drawn recently, we analyse the selections, group by group, and provide detailed guides and information on the tricky games, the easy groups, and the infamous, ‘Group of Death’.

Next, we pick out some of the best value for money World Cup bets – as the competition is still some months away, bookmakers are offering some excellent odds; gamblers should place their bets early to get the best price. And after assessing the standard odds, we then offer a selection of the most intriguing ‘special’ bets currently on offer to the World Cup gambler. These unusual bets are available now, and depending on the bookmakers, a whole host of odds are being offered on everything from David Beckham’s England inclusion, to England’s elimination!

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Online betting is the new wave in just about all form of betting. Although the land based bookmakers continue to do good business, online betting companies are literally raking it in. This has to be down to the magical combination of convenience with user friendly operation.

There are hundreds of online betting sites out there and each one is all about pulling you in to spend your money in the hope of attracting your attention with attractive odds. For newcomers to the world of betting everything is explained down to the last detail. Understanding the odds, the rules of the games and how any winnings are paid out are all detailed with precision and basic explanations. After all the bookies want you to enjoy your experience so that you’ll come back again to spend more.

Apart from the obvious of being able to study your bets in the comfort of your own home you can also appreciate how quickly you can place your wager. No longer do you have to make that trip to the local bookmakers and stand in a queue until it’s finally your turn. What is more, when it comes to collecting your winnings all cash is paid directly into your online account which can then be transferred to a bank of your choice.

You also have access to far more information and can compare bets from all the top betting sites to see which is offering the most lucrative odds. Weekly updates and important information regarding a particular sporting event can even be sent to your own personal email account so you don’t have to buy a newspaper or programme. All this is why online betting has become increasingly popular and continues to do so. Quite simply it couldn’t be easier.

Online sports’ betting is growing at an incredible pace and it is unbelievably competitive. With hundreds of sites to choose from it can be a task in itself to know which one to place you bet with. Before depositing any money it is always a good idea to do some research. Look at for the sites that always come up as these tend to be the most frequented. In addition, look out for those which offer free bets and take advantages of any deals that catch your eye.

In order to keep the punters coming in and spending their money sports betting sites have to compete. This is done with both clever market research and easy navigation, with weekly bonuses and free bets to boot. Most sites you land on will ask you to sign up and this can either be with a small initial deposit or absolutely free. You tend to find that the more successful the site the more likely signing up comes with no initial outlay. Once your details are submitted such as your email address, the betting companies then have this information for future reference. Don’t be surprised if you are hit with emails giving details of upcoming sporting events and free betting offers. If you don’t spend money on the first visit you might just succumb on the second or third.

The odds may be the same across the board on just about all the sports betting sites but they don’t all have the same payouts or special offers. It is recommended that you browse over various online bookmakers and take note of their offers before going ahead with your bet. This way you get the most for your money and with a bit of luck a little bit back in return.

Premiership football has always been a hot favourite when it comes to a sport worth betting on at the bookmakers. Being such a lucrative sport, football attracts millions on a world wide scale and amongst the fans there will always be those who like to place a bet.

Premier League football comprises of 20 teams each of whom much play against the other both home and away. That means each premiership team will play 38 games in any one season, which provides ample opportunity to place a bet and make some money. You can place a bet on the team you think will win, the team you think might lose, the result inclusive of a score draw, the number of penalties given, red cards, yellow cards and amount of minutes allocated to extra time. The list of types of bets goes on and each theme has odds against it to help you make your decision regarding how much you are prepared to put at stake and on whom you wish to place it.

There are hundreds of sports betting sites out there that deal with England’s Premiership matches. Many also include matches from other European leagues and some even include the entire footballing world. All you have to do is find a site that takes you interest, maybe due to its free membership or free bets on offer and then study the bets it covers. A list of matches to be played will be provided with all the relevant information such as date, time, location and even facts and figures pertaining to the club itself. Most information is accessible once you sign up but there are many betting sites that offer it for free. You can even receive update son a weekly basis by simply signing up and submitting your email address.

2010 will be the year for the nineteenth World Cup soccer tournament and it set to be host in South Africa. Already odds are available for the top ten teams claimed to be the favourites to win. It may therefore come as no surprise that 5 time winners Brazil are the hot favourites to take home another World Cup champions title.

The World Cup is the largest sporting event to take place on a global scale and will be watched by millions. Betting on a team throughout the 4 week long spectacle has been around since it all started. You can choose to back you own nation all the way or through each leg of the tournament, or place your money on a team you see has the most potential and possibility to win.

But it is not just on a team that you can place a bet. You can also bet on players, such as the highest goal scorer or who will score the best goal of the whole event. Without doubt the World Cup will provide many a great opportunity to wage a bet and of course the chance to cash in on a lucky one. The odds will change on a day to day basis based on which teams go through to the next leg and which ones will be eliminated. So it is therefore a good idea to do some research and try to keep yourself up to date with all the match results, outcomes and incidents.

Although Brazil might be in first place with odds stacked up for a win, anything could happen and it would not be the first time that a hot favourite is knocked out at the first hurdle.

As a result to the growing nature of online betting, particularly relating to soccer there are now many sports betting sites all trying to compete for your custom.  Most sites will offer any newcomers free bets which must be used within a limited time frame. These free bets may be for your first bet placed or as a result of a betting being placed over a certain amount, in which case the free bet is usually matched to the same monetary value.

Odds are composed based on statistics, facts and figures and are always processed on a daily basis. In many cases the odds are prone to change perhaps due to weather conditions, sporting injuries or other noteworthy reasons. Information about team, players, managers, history of soccer clubs is almost always available on a sports betting site. Sometimes you are required to become a member and place a small deposit in order to gain access to such information, which is also referred to as inside information. But there are several soccer betting sites out there that provide such information absolutely free. All you are required to do is sign up, log in and hey presto. You can subscribe to the site too so that any relevant facts about a forthcoming soccer event can be email to you on a weekly basis.

Of course any tips you may read or have access to cannot guarantee you a win but there can help you to decide on which team you place your money. Many people fully appreciate the tips provided as they may have little knowledge, if any, on the teams in question. Tips and advice are there merely to help you in your decision making but whether or not you choose to use them is entirely up to you.

Online bookmakers are becoming extremely popular, so much so that due to the sheer convenience on waging online, many land based agents are now feeling the stiff competition. There are literally hundreds of online betting sites to choose from and many will specialise in just one particular sport.

Soccer betting is big money and not just for those who place regular bets. The love of the game is worldwide and it without doubt the biggest sport of them all. Because betting sites are so competitive, companies have to up their game if they are to reel in new and regular customers. For this reason many with offer free bets to newcomers or for bets placed over a certain amount.

There are so many soccer events to bets on not to mention leagues from all over the globe. The most talk about upcoming event is undoubtedly the 2010 World Cup and you can already finds odds for the favourites to win. Soccer betting has been around for as long as the game itself exists, the only thing that has changed is the fact that the stakes are now higher and there is the added easiness to betting online. It can also be said that online betting has opened up the field to a range of new customers, particularly women who traditionally would never have set foot in a land based bookmakers.

As with any form of betting it is important to make sure you are dealing with a reputable site and that you read the terms and conditions pages regarding payout. After all when it comes to betting the name of the game is to win not to cut a loss.