The Pop World Cup: GROUP E

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Rumour and disarray stalk Group E in the Pop World Cup! The Italian boss has been under fire in the press for his team selection, and comes out fighting with a controversial choice. The American team had pledged to play in an upfront pop style with silky R'n'B touches, and the manager hotly denies rumours that his coaching sessions have been in any way indie. And as for the Czechs, their manager failed to register a team at all, and a scratch squad has been put together at the last minute by FIPA. All this has left the Ghanaian team scratching their heads, and they must secretly feel that this could be their year.

You can find all PWC entries here (EDIT: The USA track is labelled "Portugal" but it is the right track - sorry). If you can't download or are having trouble let me know either in the comments box or at freakytrigger@gmail.com.

So are here the four Group E contenders, with exclusive team talks from their managers.

( Group E )

So how will matches be decided? HERE'S HOW.

( The Rules...and THE POLL )

Initial match reports tomorrow! Get voting - and mind-gaming!

Operación Triunfo

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For the España version of Pop Idol, they make you sing duets. And do salsa steps whilst you're singing.

David Bustamente and David Bisbal haven't quite made the cut for the Spanish World Cup squad (a few bum notes here and there), but here is one of their preliminary training videos. Note the handy nametags flashing up on screen in case you forget which David is which, and occasional groinal thrusts at the judging panel.

Upping the ante?

Moi?

If you want to see something REALLY scary, here is Busto with some of the other Operación Triunfo boys line dancing to some mambo...