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http://tinyurl.com/ceo9sa2 - England 2014 World Cup Win Not Impossible Says Hodgson

Winning a second World Cup title in Brazil in 2014 should not be impossible for England, manager Roy Hodgson said on Sunday.

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Telegraph.co.uk-LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Winning a second World Cup title in Brazil in 2014 should not be impossible for England, manager Roy Hodgson said on Sunday. "We're far from being favourites but you've got to shy away from 'impossible' in football," Hodgson ...Hodgson talks up EnglandSPORT24Roy Hodgson has attempted to raise hopes for England in 2014RTE.ieall 107 news articles »

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LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Winning a second World Cup title in Brazil in 2014 should not be impossible for England, manager Roy Hodgson said on Sunday. "We're far from being favourites but you've got to shy away from 'impossible' in football,& quot; Hodgson told the BBC. Hodgson, appointed on May 1 on a four-year contract, used Chelsea's Champions League win in the same month as an example of how ...

Ronaldinho Wants World Cup Spot

http://tinyurl.com/b52hcmu - 'Qatar World Cup presents many opportunities'

'Qatar World Cup presents many opportunities'Dubai: On December 2, 2010, a historic event occurred for Middle Eastern football when Fifa awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, who beat the UAE by 14 votes to eight. Qatar became the smallest nation, both by relative population and by area, ever to ...

Preparations for the 2014 World Cup are running a little behind schedule in ...

Salvador is the second most popular tourist destination in Brazil and the new construction is set to cater for curious visitors, with a 50,000 capacity, a panoramic restaurant, a football museum, shops, hotels and a concert hall. The design is similar ...and more »

Ronaldinho Wants World Cup Spot

Codewit Global Network"I'm confident and I still have a great passion for football and for Brazil, which leads me to try to return to t he team I most love. "I want to be part of the World Cup. It would be the greatest moment of my life and the lives of many in Brazil. "I ...Ronaldinho makes World Cup claimEatSleepSportBrazil: The fading of the SambaCodewit Global NetworkRonaldinho considering Blackburn Rovers move?...Indian Football Blog (blog)Goal.com India -Emirates 24/7all 48 news articles »

David Beckham: Still Not Settled on Next Soccer Step

http://tinyurl.com/cpn5j4b - Soccer: David Beckham has options but isn't in any rush to find a new team

Telegraph.co.ukSoccer: David Beckham has options but isn't in any rush to find a new teamNearly a month after leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham is considering "a number of serious proposals" but is in no rush to find a new team. He has been linked to clubs in France, Australia and Asia in what would be the final chapter of the ...The Sports Matrix: Friday 28 December 2012The Independentall 465 news articles »

Names: David Beckham, Tony Gonzalez

David Beckham. Nearly a month after leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy, the 37-year-old midfielder and former England captain is considering "a number of serious proposals" but is in no rush to find a new team. A "host of clubs" have made offers, Beckham's ...David Beckham has gotten plenty of offers, but isn't r ushing to find a new teamNew York Daily NewsDavid Beckham has plenty of options for where to play next yearLos Angeles TimesDavid Beckham to take time on futurePerth NowStuff.co.nz -Bangkok Postall 396 news articles »

David Beckham: Still Not Settled on Next Soccer Step

It's no secret that he's one of the most heavily recruited soccer studs on the planet, and David Beckham is carefully considering all offers before making a decision on where he'll land next. The 37-year-old English midfielder, who recently completed ...

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LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Manchester United winger Nani will not be sold in the January transfer window, manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday in dismissing media reports that the Portuguese international could leave Old Trafford. Nani, sidelined by injury since the Champions League tie with Braga on Nov. 7, has yet to sign a new deal after talks stalled in the close season. "Obviously his ...

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JOHANNESBURG, Dec 30 (Reuters) - South Africa named Dutch-based Thulani Serero in their squad for the African Nations Cup finals on Sunday despite the midfielder not having played since suffering a groin injury in September. He is one of seven foreign-based players in a 23-man squad that coach Gordon Igesund described as "an exciting collection of young players" at a news conference in ...

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LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been struck down by illness and will miss his side's Premier League fixture at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, the club said. Assistants Colin Pascoe and Mike Marsh will take charge at Loftus Road after Rodgers was sent home by team doctors after succumbing to a likely virus, a statement on the club's website (www.liverpoolfc.com ...

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http://tinyurl.com/bqptnhw - Fenninger beats Maze; Shiffrin of US 8th in GS

SEMMERING, Austria Anna Fenninger of Austria had two near-perfect runs to win a World Cup giant slalom on Friday, while second-place Tina Maze of Slovenia extended her lead in the overall standings. In difficult conditions because of snowfall, ...and more »

Grant Wahl: US Soccer Open to Hosting World Cup Qualifiers on Temporary ...

NBCSports.comAccording to the soccer journalist, US Soccer has changed its stance on temporary grass for World Cup Qualifiers in order for either Portland's Jeld-Wen Field or Seattle's CenturyLink Field to host one. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Grant Wahl ...Report: Seattle could host World Cup qualifying match in JuneQ13 FOXThe Fake Field FarceNBCSports.comall 4 news articles »

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NBCNews.com-The 1966 World Cup winners have a battle on their hands to make it to Brazil as they are second in Group H, two points behind Montenegro after four games and with six fixtures remaining in 2013. Hodgson said that, given the amount of home-grown talent, ...: 'Not impossible' for England to win World Cup - coachNew Zealand HeraldMisfiring English suggest shootouts in friendliesNBCNews.comChelsea feat inspires Hodgsonsportal.co.inRTE.ieall 225 news articles »

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NBCNews.com-LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Winning a second World Cup title in Brazil in 2014 should not be impossible for England, manager Roy Hodgson said on Sunday. "We're far from being favourites but you've got to shy away from 'impossible' in football," Hodgson ...: 'Not impossible' for England to win World Cup - coachNew Zealand HeraldMisfiring English suggest shootouts in friendliesNBCNews.comEngland plan for penalty successFox Sportssportal.co.inall 225 news articles »

UAE team handed difficult beach soccer World Cup qualifying test

The UAE will face Palestine, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia after being drawn in a tough group for the 2013 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers. The games, which will be held next month in Qatar, will see 13 teams from across the Middle East battle it ...Iran drawn with China and Iraq in Beach Soccer W orld Cup qualifiersTehran Timesall 2 news articles »

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-Dec 22 (Reuters) - Burkina Faso have become the third African team to be docked points from their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign as FIFA begin to get to grips with a spate of nationality cheating. FIFA have awarded Congo a 3-0 victory after their 0 ...and more »

David and Victoria Beckham enjoy expensive holiday in Maldives

http://tinyurl.com/cp6vc49 - CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS PART 1: What are the stars getting up to?

David Beckham is taking his family on a £250,000 holiday this Christmas. The soccer star, his wife Victoria and their four children - Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and 17-month-old Harper - will spend the festive season at the luxury One&Only ...and more »

David Beckham spends 250000 pounds on holidays

The SunSoccer star David Beckham has reportedly splashed out 250,000 pounds on a luxurious holiday to the Maldives for him, wife Victoria and their four children over the festive break. David and family will spend the festive season at the luxury One&Only ...David Beckham and Victoria Beckham spend £250000 on Christmas trip to ...The SunDavid Beckham loves British ChristmasSky News AustraliaDavid Beckham taking family on $400K Christmas breakazcentral.comEntertainmentwise -Metro -MTV UKall 48 news articles »

David and Victoria Beckham enjoy expensive holiday in Maldives

London: Footballer David Beckham has taken his family to an expensive holiday to Maldives islands. The Beckhams family, which include sons Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper, ...

Hodgson: England can do a Chelsea

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The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) would like to wish all friends and fans of football a heartfelt Happy New Year. On behalf of the LOC team, we would like to thank everyone who has shown an interest and played their part ...Season's Greetings from FIFA, UEFA, Russia 2018World Football Insiderall 3 news articles »

Reflections on Corinthians Victory in FIFA World Cup 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012. For many people this date meant only five days left before the supposed end of the world, but for millions of people in Brazil, as well as worldwide, it meant the beginning of a new era. On that day, Brazilian side SC ...Corinthians wins the FIFA Clubs World Cup finals against ChelseaReflejosall 13 news articles »

Hodgson: England can do a Chelsea

England boss Roy Hodgson claims it is not "impossible&quo t; the country could win the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. Hodgson pointed to Chelsea's against-the-odds Champions League triumph last season, when they knocked out Barcelona and then beat Bayern ...and more »

David Luiz midfield switch boosts Brazil's World Cup hopes

http://tinyurl.com/d38g3cc - Inter's Chivu snubs Romania return

Inter's Chivu snubs Romania returnInternazionale defender Cristian Chivu has refused to come out of international retirement to help Romania in next year's 2014 World Cup qualifiers. 0. Inter's Chivu snubs Romania return - Football - World Cup Reuters. "I was clear and concise two ...and more »

Luiz switch boosts Brazil's World Cup hopes

David Luiz's midfield switch could boost Brazil's World Cup hopes, says South American football expert Tim Vickery

David Luiz midfield switch boosts Brazil's World Cup hopes

David Luiz midfield switch boosts Brazil's World Cup hopesThe first instance is obvious. Champions Corinthians - conquerors of Chelsea - flew home to a hero's welcome in Sao Paulo. But that celebration is nothing compared to the way the entire country will react in a year and a half's time if Brazil win the ...and more »

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Dec 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Turkish championship matches on Saturday Saturday, December 22Kasimpasa 0 Buyuksehir Bld. ...

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LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A second-half penalty by Mikel Arteta earned Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Wigan Athletic on Saturday to move the Gunners up to third place in the Premier League. The Spaniard dispatched his spot kick past Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi after 60 minutes following Theo Walcott's tumble in the penalty area under a clumsy challenge from Jean Beausejour. Arsenal's third ...

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Dec 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the English premier league matches on Saturday Wigan Athletic 0 Arsenal 1 Mikel Arteta 60pen Halftime: 0-0; Attendance: 18,000- - -Next Fixtures (GMT): Saturday, December 22Manchester City v Reading (1500) Newcastle United v Queens Park Rangers (1500) Southampton v Sunderland (1500) Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City (1500) West Bromwich Albion v Norwich ...

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Tuesday Dec 18

http://tinyurl.com/d9hgsgx - Valcke: A challenging but productive year

FOXSports.comThe final decisive phase has begun, not only for the FIFA Confederations Cup host cities, but for all FIFA World Cup venues. The deadline for the completion of the six non-Confederations Cup stadia is December 2013 but I have no doubt that we will play ...Brazil set to play Italy in friendlyFOXSports.comConfederations Cup 2013: Early Preview of Italy's DrawBleacher Reportall 21 news articles »

Brazil slip to 18th in FIFA World Cup rankings

. Paris: Brazil have slumped five places to an all-time low 18th in the latest FIFA World Cup rankings as they struggle to regroup under new manager Felipe Scolari. The 2002 World Cup-winning coach has been ...Spain tops FIFA rankings throughout 2012, World Cup host Brazil sinks to No. 18Victoria Times ColonistSpain complete full year as the top team in FIFA's world rankingsDail y MailWorld Cup - England stay sixth in FIFA rankingsYahoo! Eurosport UKAllAfrica.com -Global Times -Fifa.comall 256 news articles »

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Tuesday Dec 18

Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Tuesday: - - - - NFL Jets crash out of playoff picture The New York Jets crashed out of AFC playoff contention with two late-game mistakes in a 14-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday. (NFL-TITANS/ (PIX), moved, 400 words) - - - - NBA Thunder extend streak to 11 straight wins Serge Ibaka's season-best performance of 25 points and 17 rebounds sparked ...

World Cup scandal hits South African football

http://tinyurl.com/d93hrwu - Soccer: Vicelich named in Club World Cup best XI

Otago Daily Times - - Ivan Vicelich has been named in Goal.com FIFA Club World Cup Best XI following his outstanding performance for Auckland City in their 0-1 defeat to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Photo / Getty Images. Ivan Vicelich has been named in Goal.com FIFA Club World ...Auckland's Vicelich named in Best XI - 18-Dec-2012 - NZ Soccer newsNZ Cityall 8 news articles »

Corinthians Elevates Brazil's Game

Corinthians Elevates Brazil's GameIt came as the latest milestone in Brazilian clubs' attempts to build their global profile ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. And last week, in the buildup to the final, Corinthians' director of football, Edu, highlighted that story ...Soccer: Chelsea fall in Club World Cup final - Sport - NZ Herald NewsNew Zealand HeraldCorinthians stun Chelsea to win Club World Cup The Star OnlineSoccer-Chelsea stunned by Corinthians in Club World Cup finalYahoo! SportsVictoria Times Colonist -The Province -SPORT24all 1,171 news articles »

World Cup scandal hits South African football

BDliveThe South African Football Association suspended its president and four other officials after a FIFA report into match-fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup found "compelling evidence" that one or more games were fixed by betting syndicates. In a ...Safa to probe World Cup match-fixing after damning Fifa report | Soccer | BDliveBDliveSafa bigwigs suspendedIndependent OnlineSouth African soccer chief suspended in match-fixing scandalCNN InternationalSowetan -AllAfrica.com -SPORT24all 157 news articles »

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http://tinyurl.com/cs4tm7t - Brazil slip to 18th in FIFA World Cup rankings

. Paris: Brazil have slumped five places to an all-time low 18th in the latest FIFA World Cup rankings as they struggle to regroup under new manager Felipe Scolari. The 2002 World Cup-winning coach has been ...Spain tops FIFA rankings throughout 2012, World Cup host Brazil sinks to No. 18Victoria Times ColonistWorld Cup - England stay sixth in FIFA rankingsYahoo! Eurosport UKStars Up in FIFA RankingsAllAfrica.comDaily Mail -THISDAY Liveall 248 news articles »

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Tuesday Dec 18

Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Tuesday: - - - - NFL Jets crash out of playoff picture The New York Jets crashed out of AFC playoff contention with two late-game mistakes in a 14-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday. (NFL-TITANS/ (PIX), moved, 400 words) - - - - NBA Thunder extend streak to 11 straight wi ns Serge Ibaka's season-best performance of 25 points and 17 rebounds sparked ...

Brazil opens first Fifa World Cup stadium | Brazil investment property for ...

President Dilma Rousseff travelled to the Castelao Arena in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza to inaugurate the new stadium. The arena has been completely refurbished, with 518.6 million Brazilian reals being ploughed into the project. It ...

Brazil, U.S. fall in FIFA rankings; Spain still leads

http://tinyurl.com/bmtrafh - Brazil Consumer Default Rate Falls for First Time Since June

Brazil’s consumer-loan default rate fell in November for the first time in five months as the government pushes banks to reduce interest rates.

Starwood Expands Presence in Brazil with Upcoming Sheraton da Bahia Hotel in Salvador

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has partnered with GJP Hotéis & Resorts to expand the presence of its global powerhouse brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Brazil.

Brazil, U.S. fall in FIFA rankings; Spain still leads

World Cup and European champion Spain has completed a full year atop the FIFA rankings, 2014 World Cup host Brazil has plummeted to No. 18 and the U.S. dropped one spot to No. 28.

Qatar hands FIFA World Cup 2022 stadia plans

http://tinyurl.com/cqkl5tz - A new era dawns

The first of the stadiums that will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ was handed over on Sunday, some 15 days before the initial deadline agreed with FIFA and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Organising Committee (LOC) in 2007. Boasting a capacity of ...Brazil opens first World Cup 2014 stadiumBBC SportFIFA Confederations Cup Tickets Now On Sale in KampalaAllAfrica.comFootball - First stadium opens for Brazil World CupYahoo! Eurosport UKYahoo! Singapore Newsall 48 news articles »

Corinthians join elite group of badge

-Newly-crowned FIFA Club World Cup Champions Corinthians are the latest member of the exclusive group of football teams who have the honour of wearing the FIFA World Champions Badge. A symbolic handover of the badge was made to coach Tite by ...FIFA approves World Cup stadium relocationNewstrack IndiaBlatter warns Brazil about security in footb all fields and the coming World CupMercoPressJury out on goal-line technology at Club World CupCBC.caAntigua Observerall 39 news articles »

Qatar hands FIFA World Cup 2022 stadia plans

ZawyaHassan Al Thawadi hailed the meeting a success, saying: "Our meetings with FIFA were very positive and represent an important step in continuing with our progress toward preparing for the delivery of a successful 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Secretary General receives British delegationAME Infoall 4 news articles »

Svindal continues dominance with super

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Independent Online- - TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The abandonment of last Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana final following shocking accusations police had pulled guns on players should serve as a warning for Brazil's World Cup organisers, FIFA president Sepp said on ...Football - -Goal-line technology here to stay, says FIFA presidentYahoo! Eurosport UK Capsules: Galaxy trades Buddle to RapidsBrownsville Herald-Indonesia escapes ban as festive FIFA extend deadlineReutersIndependent Online -SI.com -SPORT24all 134 news articles »

FIFA unveils 2015 World Cup emblem in Vancouver

With a flourish of pyrotechnics and a shot on net by Christine Sinclair, FIFA unveiled the official emblem for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Vancouver today. The 24-nation event will be played in six cities across Canada. Sinclair was in attendance for ...Official 2015 FIFA Women&# 39;s World Cup logo unveiledCBC.caEmblem of 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup unveiled in Winnipeg | MetroMetroNews CanadaCanada launches logo for 2015 Women's World CupChina.org.cnChrisD.ca -iNews880.com -Yahoo! Eurosport UKall 69 news articles »

Svindal continues dominance with super

- - - VAL GARDENA, Italy Not too many skiers can afford to make a big mistake and still be more than a second faster than anyone else. Lindsey Vonn has done it a few times on the women's circuit. Austrian legend Hermann Maier used to pull it off in his prime.and more »

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http://tinyurl.com/cde7sf4 - Franklin's Kirsche is ESPN Boston Miss Soccer

Franklin's Kirsche is ESPN Boston Miss Soccer - ESPNBoston.com and its High School section today announced that Kristi Kirshe, senior striker of the Division 1 state champion Franklin Panthers, is the recipient of its first-ever "Miss Soccer" award, which will be presented annually to the top high ...

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Telegraph.co.uk-YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Corinthians sharp-shooter Paolo Guerrero has predicted the Brazilian side will lift the Club World Cup if they play their own style of against Chelsea in Sunday's final. The Peruvian, who headed the winner in ...Torres' struggles traced to decision leading into 2010 World CupSI.comThursday Kickoff: Chelsea cruise past Monterrey, USWNT crush China and more By IvesFootball - -Unified Chelsea continue to improve under BenitezYahoo! Eurosport UKDallas Morning News  ;-New Zealand Herald -Irish Independentall 1,994 news articles »

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-Dec 14 (Reuters) - Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been included in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland at Old Trafford (1500GMT), manager Alex Ferguson said. The Serbian international has played only five ...and more »

Brazil Swap Rates Drop on Signs of Economic Slowdown; Real Falls

http://tinyurl.com/c2gnlc7 - Club World Cup: Chelsea cruise in to final with 3

Yahoo! Eurosport UK-The European champions breezed into the final of Fifa's Club World Cup at Monterrey's expense and will confront Corinthians on Sunday pepped by a third successive victory. Rafael Benitez and his squad had resorted to tenpin bowling to beat the jet-lag.World Football - Torres impresses as Chelsea reach Club World Cup finalYahoo! Eurosport UKChelsea into Club World Cup finalFox SportsFootball: Chelsea reach Club World Cup finalChannel News AsiaBelfast Telegraph -Mirror.co.uk -SuperSportall 1,166 news articles »

Footballers 'beaten up' in Brazil

An Argentine football club accuses Brazilian security officials of beating and pulling guns on its players at half time at a cup final in Sao Paulo.

Brazil Swap Rates Drop on Signs of Economic Slowdown; Real Falls

Brazil’s swap r ates dropped for a second day as evidence of an economic slowdown spurred speculation that the central bank will keep borrowing costs at record lows through the first half of next year.

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http://tinyurl.com/aemmeya - English Soccer to Tackle Racism With Education

All professional soccer players and managers in England and newcomers from abroad will have cultural lessons regarding discrimination as part of proposals to fight racism.

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ATHENS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Kostas Katsouranis will relaunch his club career with PAOK Salonika after the Super League club announced they had reached an agreement to sign the Greece captain on a one-and-a-half-year deal. The 33-year-old midfielder, who has 100 caps with Greece, was club captain at Panathinaikos but he left the club on Oct. 3 after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement ...

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TOYOTA, Japan, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brazil's Corinthians will not be catching stage fright at the Club World Cup, coach said on Tuesday, aware of the weight of expectation from over three million fanatical fans. The South American champions are hot f avourites to beat Egypt's Al-Ahly in Wednesday's first semi-final in Japan and reach the final, possibly against Chelsea, on Dec. 16. "We are ...

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http://tinyurl.com/avqpfxz - Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall fly in for Manchester derby

When Tom Cruise was talked into watching today's Manchester derby by his great friend David Beckham - it looked like a Mission Impossible to get there in time. With a full diary of filming for his new movie All You Need Is Kill down in Hertfordshire ...Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall Make David Beckham Jealous, Watch Thrilling ...NESN.comNew drama for Cruise and Duvallgulfnews.comTom Cruise takes helicopter to see first British soccer gameHollywood.comExaminer.com -Gather.com -Digital Spyall 118 news articles »

Nigel De Jong follows David Beckham to Finland for op

MILAN: Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong will have surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon performed by the same Finnish professor who operated on David Beckham, AC Milan said on Monday. De Jong suffered the injury Saturday in Milan's 4-1 win away to .. .and more »

Manchester United confirm pre

-season 2013 match against Australia's A-The last time United travelled to Australia, Sir Alex Ferguson left the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville in the UK but organisers have suggested that the Scot will bring his full squad for the July 20th match meaning Australian ...Manchester United to play in Sydney in July next yearHerald SunManchester United to play A-League All StarsAFPPremier's league as O'Farrell scores Manchester United Sydney visitNEWS.com.auABC Online -3News NZall 140 news articles »

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Ahram Online - -Egypt's Al-- - -Egypt's Al--. TOYOTA, Japan, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Egypt's Al-Ahly beat Japanese champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in blizzard-like conditions on Sunday to reach the semi- of the Club World Cup.VIDEO: Abou-Treika lifts Ahly to Club World Cup semisAhram OnlineHiroshima advance at Club World CupAljazeera.comGoal technology debuts in Club World Cup openerDaily News & AnalysisThe Independent -ESPN STAR Sports -SuperSportall 315 news articles »

Egypt's Ahly seek refuge in Club World Cup

Egypt's Ahly seek refuge in Club World CupThe cause of a traumatic Ahly, who are still living in the shadow of the Port Said disaster, was not helped by a political turmoil back home as they open their Club World Cup campaign in Japan on Sunday. The Red Devils used to dominate headlines during ...

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- -SAO PAULO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A sparkling new stadium opens in the southern city of Porto Alegre this weekend, the first of 14 new grounds being constructed in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup. However, the 60,000-seat stadium will not host ...and more »

LOC and FIFA hold medical course

http://tinyurl.com/bsellyt - Niemeyer and the art of invention

“Niemeyer has gone, but his works, which are spread across the cities of Brazil and the entire world, will live on,” commented Jose Maria Marin, the President of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Organising Committee (LOC). “Visitors from abroad who are ...and more »

Fuleco establishing himself as a Brazilian football great

“Every football fan has at least one FIFA World Cup mascot that they will never forget. Take World Cup Willie in 1966, the first ever official mascot, or Naranjito from 1982 who is still very well known in Brazil, or Zakumi, Fuleco's predecessor from 2010.'Fuleco' the Mascot Divides BrazilGlobal Voices Onlineall 2 news articles »

LOC and FIFA hold medical course

The chief medical officers at the forthcoming FIFA World Cup™ came together last week at the FIFA Medical Excellence C entre (at the Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Sao Paulo's Hospital das Clinicas) for the inaugural 2014 FIFA World Cup ...

Chelsea await Fifa guidance over Club World Cup after Japan earthquake

http://tinyurl.com/amq73k5 - Fuleco establishing himself as a Brazilian football great

Almost three months after being revealed to the Brazilian public Brazil's most famous armadillo is taking a few days off and reflecting on a busy and exciting start to his ambassadorial role. Fuleco, who was named after a nationwide naming contest ...

Vice President Wants Chipolopolo At World Cup

REPUBLICAN Vice-President Guy Scott has urged the Zambia soccer team to ensure they qualify for the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals without fail. Speaking at the MTN-Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) awards gala at Government Complex in Lusaka on ...and more »

Chelsea await Fifa guidance over Club World Cup after Japan earthquake

The European champions are due to travel on Saturday evening after their Premier League game at Sunderland, but are understood to be waiting for confirmation from football's govern ing body after a strong earthquake centred off the coast of north ...Football: Injured Terry to miss Club World CupChannel News AsiaClub World Cup: Focus of global football turns to JapanBBC SportFootball - Soccer-Terry out of Club World Cup, Lampard back for weekendYahoo! Eurosport UKThe Sunday Times Sri Lanka -Telegraph.co.ukall 618 news articles »

David Beckham approached by two MLS clubs over ownership role

http://tinyurl.com/aktzwvh - David Beckham hopes to cook for chef Gordon Ramsay

David Beckham will open a restaurant in London with his close mate, chef Gordon Ramsay. Shortly before his final game with the Los Angeles Galaxy, when he helped the team retain its MLS Cup, Beckham revealed his plan to Ryan Seacrest, “We've got ...David Beckham To Cook Christmas Dinner For Pal Gordon Ramsay? Shouldn't it ...EntertainmentwiseDAVID BECKHAM TO COOK CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR GORDON RAMSAYDaily StarDavid Beckham - Beckham's Christmas dinner for RamsayContactmusic.comsoFeminine.co.uk -Sports Moleall 84 news articles »

Seedorf feels the Brazilian love

Clarence Seedorf speaks of his new life with Botafogo and how the future of Brazilian football is looking bright.

David Beckham approached by two MLS clubs over ownership role

David Beckham is weighing up two offers that could see him become the owner of an emerging Major League Soccer club. Franchises in Miami and New York have approached the 37-year-old, who asked for the option to own an MLS club when he joined ...Did David Beckham help make football/soccer a greater success in the US?The SunDavid Beckham A Role in Downton Abbey?Huffington PostReport: Beckham considering ownership of soccer team in New York, MiamiPalm Beach PostESPN -Digital Spy UK -Metroall 27 news articles »

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-Ukraine's football federation is holding talks with former England manager -Goran Eriksson about running the former Soviet republic's national team, the federation said on Wednesday. 0. - - Football - World Cup ...Eriksson ready to lead Ukraine football teamForUmUkraine turn to -Goran ErikssonSports Moleall 15 news articles »

FIFA launch goal

-... rugby and American Football, for years. But Lampard's goal for England against Germany in South Africa, not seen by either the referee or linesman, prompted FIFA to finally turn to science. "What happened at the World Cup in 2010 cannot happen ...Ahly coach dreams of FIFA Club World Cup gloryAhram OnlineFIFA confident as goal-line technology makes its debutESPN.co.ukGoal-line technology to debut at Club World CupITV NewsNDTV -The Guardian (blog) -Boxscoreall 179 news articles »

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* Premier League club West Ham are leading bidder * Commercial terms still to be negotiated, says mayor * East London club want to create 60,000-seater stadium (Adds quotes from mayor Johnson, West Ham) LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Premier League club West Ham United have been chosen as the leading bidder to move into the Olympic Stadium but commercial terms must still be negotiated ...

Chasing 1st title since Maradona played for club, Napoli thrashes 10

http://tinyurl.com/cgdumgg - Rafaela Sign Burruchaga as New Coach

... de La Plata (2005-2006), Club Atletico Independiente (2006-2007), and Club Atletico Banfield (2008-2009). In Mexico 1986, Burruchaga scored in the awe-inspiring 3-2 final against Germany, where Diego Maradona became the best player in the world.and more »

Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana go on trial for alleged $1.3B tax ...

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona owes some 38 million euros in unpaid taxes to Italian authorities, according to media reports. He has said he wanted to clear up his situation. Former MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi agreed to pay $51 million ...La Dolce Vita at risk: Dolce & Gabbana on trial for alleged tax evasionRTDolce and Gabbana go on trial for tax dodgingIndependent OnlinePage 3 Profile: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, fashion designersThe IndependentUpdated News -Telegrap h.co.ukall 38 news articles »

Chasing 1st title since Maradona played for club, Napoli thrashes 10

CBC.ca-ROME — Chasing its first title since Diego Maradona played for the club, Napoli thrashed 10-man Pescara 5-1 Sunday to move back within two points of Serie A leader Juventus. Gokhan Inler and Edinson Cavani each scored twice and Marek Hamsik also ...Can Mazzarri's rage inspire Napoli to glory?Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)all 100 news articles »

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http://tinyurl.com/9ktuf7r - Alleged hazing by soccer team leads to lawsuits

The parents of an Illinois high school student have sued their son's school after members of his soccer team allegedly hazed him. The allegations are pretty serious, including physical and sexual abuse. The legal question is whether the school can be ...

Soccer stars protest Gaza bombing

(CNN) A group of soccer stars have called for Israel to be stripped of hosting rights for a top European age-grade tournament next year following last month's bomb attacks on Gaza. More than 60 players including Didier Drogba, Eden Hazard, Papiss ...and more »

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IBNLive-South Korea's Park banned for two games for Olympic protestDec 3 - South Korea's Park Jong-woo has been banned for two games by FIFA and fined 3,500 Swiss francs ($3,800) after he inflamed a diplomatic row with Japan at the London Olympic tourna ment, the governing body said on Monday.SKorea player gets 2-match ban for Olympic bannerSI.comall 76 news articles »

R27bn spent on World Cup is a bitter pill to swallow

http://tinyurl.com/cop83lw - World Cup transport a worry for Brazil

Despite planned investments of $13.65 billion for the soccer extravaganza, this continent-sized country cannot make up in the remaining 18 months for decades of neglect of its infrastructure, experts say. The key challenge in preparing for the ...Photo by PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS 18 hours agoYahoo! Eurosport UKall 15 news articles »

Scolari picked to lead Brazil at 2014 World Cup; returns 10 years after ...

Myjoyonline.comSAO PAULO — Luiz Felipe Scolari is back in charge of Brazil's national soccer team, 10 years after leading it to the 2002 World Cup title. The Brazilian soccer federation said Thursday that Scolari has been hired to lead the team through the 2014 ...Scolari back to lead Brazil's World Cup campaignChicago TribuneUPDATE 2-Soccer-Scolari shrugs off pressure on Brazil returnYahoo! Eurosport UKScolari to lead Brazil at World Cup at homeFOXSports.comBusinessweekall 531 news articles »

R27bn spent on World Cup is a bitter pill to swallow

If your school has no electricity or running water, you still use the dehumanising bucket system and you know that with R27bn all of it could be fixed for the whole country within a year for decades to come, "World Cup soccer" becomes a bitter pill to ...

FIFA, Brazil try to highlight healthy partnership

http://tinyurl.com/9h26x3k - Scolari to Lead Brazil Through 2014 World Cup

Luiz Felipe Scolari is back in charge of Brazil's national soccer team, and he said Thursday he knows that anything but a sixth World Cup title at the 2014 tournament will be considered a failure. The Brazilian soccer federation hired Scolari to lead ...Luiz Felipe Scolari to lead Brazil at 2014 World CupBelfast TelegraphLuiz Felipe Scolari replaces Mano Menezes as Brazil coach as 2014 World Cup ...NEWS.com.auLuiz Felipe Scolari Named as Brazil Manager for 2014 World CupStudentNewsIE.comall 851 news articles »

Brazil 2014: everything might just be alright on the night

Valcke is in Sao Paulo now ahead of the Confederations Cup draw on Saturday. This features in his last Brazilian inspection tour of the year and now, at least, he knows he can say with some confidence that the Opening Match of the 2014 finals will be ...Brazil ke eps an eye on 2014iAfrica.comBrazil hosts draw with eye on 2014Times of MaltaValcke: A sense of excitementFifa.comBusiness Standard -VOXXIall 434 news articles »

FIFA, Brazil try to highlight healthy partnership

Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo, left, FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, second from right, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, right, visit the Maracana stadium ...

David Beckham London 2012 Olympic torch boat on sale

http://tinyurl.com/bm2o68k - Harry Redknapp hails Joe Cole and David Beckham

'You couldn't say anything bad about Beckham,' Redknapp said. 'A top bloke and a fantastic player. I don't know what David will do, but he'll be a fantastic asset for anybody just because of his presence and professionalism. But it's not something we ...Popular this weekMirror.co.ukall 407 news articles »

David Beckham: I wear No 23 because Michael Jordan was my hero... now he ...

David Beckham has revealed one of the perks of being famous in America: Getting restaurant tips from Michael Jordan. About to leave the MLS after six seasons, Beckham has always worn the 23 shirt that Jordan wore for the Chicago Bulls basketball team.'I chose number 23 because of Michael Jordan' - BeckhamRTall 4 news articles »

David Beckham London 2012 Olympic torch boat on sale

The speedboat David Beckham used to carry the Olympic torch up the River Thames to the Olympic Park is going under the hammer in Surrey. Beckham, watched by a global audience, piloted the Bladerunner RIB 35 craft up the river and underneath Tower ...The boat David Beckham rode in the London Olympics Opening Ceremony up ...Columbus Telegram (blog)Olympic Opening Ceremony speedboat driven by David Beckham to be auctionedThe IndependentFor Sale: Speedboat Driven by David Beckham at the OlympicsForbesall 20 news articles »

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http://tinyurl.com/c4h4lzh - Ahly playing to win Club World Cup: El

-“The Ahly delegation will be headed by the club's vice president Mahmoud El-, and will include 43 members,” the Red Devils' football sector manager Hadi Khashaba revealed at a press conference on Wednesday. The Cairo giants qualified for the ...and more »

World football paying price of Brazil's 1982 defeat

World football paying price of Brazil's 1982 defeat - ... for Brazil was not beneficial for world football. "If we had scored five goals that day, Italy would have scored six as they always found a way of capitalising on our mistakes." The consequences were especially far-reaching in Brazil, whose two ...

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Valcke in Brazil 2014 World Cup infrastructure warning

http://tinyurl.com/ch5ygcu - Leading Brazil 2014 official and FIFA Executive Committee member embroiled in ...

The IndependentNovember 26 - Marco Polo Del Nero, Brazil's FIFA Executive Committee member, has been interrogated by police investigating financial crimes and extortion – the latest blow to the image of both football's world governing body and the 2014 World Cup hosts.Police raid home of Brazil football body's top officialMalay Mailall 56 news articles »

Valcke: The Maracana is special

Joined by 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ LOC Management Board member Ronaldo and Brazilian Minister of Sport Aldo Rebelo, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke began the final phase of this year's tour of Brazil 2014 Host Cities on Monday. Featuring ...

Valcke in Brazil 2014 World Cup infrastructure warning

All 12 stadiums across Brazil will be ready for the 2014 World Cup, Fifa's g eneral secretary has said. But Jerome Valcke told the Soccerex convention in Rio that the vital wider infrastructure work was lagging behind. Mr Valcke, overseeing progress on ...Fuleco Is Brazil 2014 MascotOsun DefenderBrazil 2014 unveils name for World Cup armadillo mascotinsideworldfootball (blog)Armadillo mascot for 2014 World Cup gets a name, but Brazilians are not taking ...Fox NewsWorld Football Insider -Prensa Latina -DigitalJournal.comall 252 news articles »

Victoria and David Beckham to buy a house in London?

http://tinyurl.com/czccm89 - World Football Gossip Roundup: Radamel Falcao, David Beckham, Mario Balotelli

Big names and big rumors are the dish of the day for this Monday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup. Will Radamel Falcao leave Atletico Madrid this winter? One prominent agent says he won't. Where will David Beckham land next? One English manager has refused to rule out a move for the former England captain. Is Mario Balotelli leaving Manchester City? Don't count on it just yet ...

Take Zlat! Ibrahimovic urges Beckham to snub QPR and come to PSG

ESPN.co.ukSweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told David Beckham to ignore a return to the Premier League and join him at Paris St Germain. Beckham has stated he has 'one final challenge' left after he plays his final game for the LA Galaxy when they take on ...Ibrahimovic urges Beckham to join PSGESPN.co.ukZlatan Ibrahimovic urges David Beckham: 'Join Paris Saint-Germain'Sports MoleTransfer News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Urges David Beckham To Join Paris Saint ...iSportsTimes.comall 4 news articles »

Victoria and David Beckham to buy a house in London?

Irish IndependentBeckham mania may be about to descend on Britain once again as it has been reported that Posh and Becks are looking to buy a house in London, according to The Sun. Victoria has reportedly been seen looking at houses in the Greater London area and ...David and Victoria Beckham go househunting in LondonIrish IndependentDavid Beckham And Victoria Might Move To UK As Football Career Decision ...Huffington Post UKVictoria Beckham Plans David's 'Menswear Line' As Football Career Nears An EndEntertainmentwiseAhlanLive.com -The Sun -Bleacher Reportall 98 news articles »

Football: World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach

http://tinyurl.com/cb7wxn8 - Devils await Club World Cup foes

The Egyptian giant Al Ahly will play their first clash in FIFA Club World Cup with the winner between Sanfrecce and Auckland City that will be played on December 6 at Yokohama International Stadium. SuperSport.com talked with Al Ahly director Sayed Abd ...

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- - . Sanfrecce Hiroshima captured their first J-League title on Saturday after a 4-1 home win over Cerezo Osaka, earning them a spot at next month's FIFA Club World Cup. Reuters – 51 minutes ago ...Hiroshima capture first J-League titleReuters UKall 77 news articles »

Football: World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach

Brazil fired Mano Menezes on Friday, little more than 18 months before the country hosts the 2014 World Cup and just as the coach seemed close to finding his ideal team after two years of experimenting. The five-times world champions ha ve won six of ...Brazil fire Menezes ahead of World CupCNN InternationalWorld Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coachReuters UKFootball World Cup: Hosts Brazil sack coach Mano MenezesDaily BhaskarBBC News -The Star Online -Channel News Asiaall 364 news articles »

Oceania members begin climb for Futsal World Cup in 2016

http://tinyurl.com/d9kq9b5 - World Football

- - . Sanfrecce Hiroshima captured their first J-League title on Saturday after a 4-1 home win over Cerezo Osaka, earning them a spot at next month's FIFA Club World Cup. Reuters – 51 minutes ago ...Hiroshima capture first J-League titleReuters UKall 67 news articles »

Football: World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach

Brazil fired Mano Menezes on Friday, little more than 18 months before the country hosts the 2014 World Cup and just as the coach seemed close to finding his ideal team after two years of experimenting. The five-times world champions have won six of ...Menezes firing puts Brazil back at square oneESPN (blog)Brazil fire Menezes ahead of World CupCNN InternationalWorld Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coachReuters UKWall Street Journal -BBC Sportall 313 news articles »

Oceania members begin climb for Futsal Wo
rld Cup in 2016

Oceania Football: Nov. 23 - Seeing the progress that has been made in four short years, the federations of Tahiti and New Zealand have begun putting the foundations in place to make solid attempts to secure the Oceania berth at the FIFA Futsal World ...

Victoria Beckham Arrives In London With Children, But No David

http://tinyurl.com/c3jf6as - Is David Beckham destined for the New York Cosmos?

So David Beckham is leaving LA Galaxy. His final swansong is planned to be leading the side to a second successive MLS Cup triumph becoming only the third team to do so after DC United and their opponents on the 1st December Houston Dynamo.

Aloisi still has Heart set on David Beckham

If David Beckham wants the A-list as well as the A-League, Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the inside running. The Heart are among at least three A-League clubs chasing the 37-year-old superstar. They have tabled an offer to ...Our city perfect for Beckham IncHerald Sunall 37 news articles »

Victoria Beckham Arrives In London With Children, But No David

Golden Balls, David Beckham however stayed behind from the trip as he is set to play for LA Galaxy this weekend. We're sure Victoria will have lots to c atch up on with her close friends after it was announced this week that David would be leaving his ...Victoria Beckham takes the kids for dinner at Gordon Ramsay's housesoFeminine.co.ukDavid Beckham's boys could be model sonsThe SunDavid and Victoria Take Off From LA With Harper and the BoysPopSugar.comBleacher Report -GossipCenter.com -Just Jaredall 36 news articles »

McCartney joins lineup for UK soccer disaster song

http://tinyurl.com/auksjhy - Third try at women's pro soccer league to launch

Third try at women's pro soccer league to launchU.S. News & World ReportWith a vested interest in ensuring national team players have somewhere to play in the years leading up to the 2015 World Cup, U.S. Soccer is stepping in this time to seek to create a viable economic model. The teams will still be privately owned, but ...

The 18 Trivia: Give thanks for soccer trivia questions

To celebrate this annual day of giving thanks, we put together a buffet of trivia questions to chew on while you're waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven. We're calling it "The 18," as in the 18 players picked for the matchday squad. (It will ...and more »

McCartney joins lineup for UK soccer disaster song

LONDON - Former Beatle Paul McCartney has joined the lineup for a Christmas single raising money for th e families of those who died in the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium tragedy in northern England, organizers said on Thursday. Already ...and more »

Politics spill over to soccer in Croatia, Serbia

http://tinyurl.com/bnqtety - Qatar' 2022 World Cup bid faces double

Qatar' 2022 World Cup bid faces double-Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup faces a double- with a decision by world soccer body FIFA to investigate the Gulf state's bid, fresh allegations of alleged attempted bribery, and imminent trade union actions in protest ...

Brazil at 1,000 – and more unsettled than ever

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Politics spill over to soccer in Croatia, Serbia

The RepublicA U.N. court acquittal of two Croatian generals accused of wartime killing and deportation of Serbs has strained political relations between the two bitter Balkan r ivals, but also ignited tensions ahead of their World Cup soccer qualifier next year. A ...Political tensions spill over to soccer in Serbia and Croatia following UN ...The Republicall 69 news articles »

Soccer: David Beckham, defending champs in line for perfect capper

http://tinyurl.com/d4urelx - David Beckham's career with Galaxy over after MLS Cup

The Galaxy announced the MLS Cup will be David Beckham's last game as a player with the team. The team said in an announcement "his final competitive game with the club," will be Dec.

David Beckham: Paris Saint

-Paris Saint-Germain are among a host of leading clubs ready to offer David Beckham the final challenge of his illustrious career. The 37-year-old, who has announced he is to leave Los Angeles Galaxy, intends to make a decision on his future by ...

Soccer: David Beckham, defending champs in line for perfect capper

The frenzied screams and popping flashbulbs that became fixtures at Galaxy games in Carson six years ago will get one last workout in the South Bay next month.

"We're on the waiting list for the Olympics" says Blatter after futsal World Cup

http://tinyurl.com/c72cu2c - Son of African Fifa delegate 'offered $1m by Qatar to host dinner ahead of ...

SuperSportSon of African Fifa delegate 'offered $1m by Qatar to host dinner ahead of ...However, the proposals did not go ahead. World Cup bidders are banned from offering any incentives to the 24 exco members or their relatives. FIFA - football's world governing body - said it would 'immediately' ask its chief ethics investigator Michael ...Adamu's son in World Cup bid dramaSuperSportFifa to investigate new allegations over Qatar 2022 World Cup bidThe GuardianAmos Adamu's Son Fingered in FIFA US$1 Million BribeAllAfrica.comVentures Africa -Daily Star -The Punchall 20 news articles »

Russia shocked by football firecracker outrage

MOSCOW — Russia's football authorities Monday vowed to fully investigate the latest outbreak of fan violence to hit the World Cup 2 018 hosts after a top-flight goalkeeper was injured by a supporter's firecracker. The incident forced a Premier League ...World Football - Medvedev wants to send hooligans to jailYahoo! Eurosport UKall 158 news articles »

"We're on the waiting list for the Olympics" says Blatter after futsal World Cup

"We're on the waiting list for the Olympics" says Blatter after futsal World CupInformal talks have already taken place between Blatter and Carlos Nuzman, the President of Rio 2016, about launching a campaign to get beach football on Copacabana at the next Olympics. But the decision ultimately rests with the International Olympic ...

South Korea beats Iraq for Asian U19 crown

http://tinyurl.com/clxqx6c - Guatemala's Maradiaga offers much to Central American football

Guatemala's Maradiaga offers much to Central American football... football that catalyzed the hiring of the Honduran coach last month by CSD Municipal, the historic Guatemalan club that has brought Maradiaga back to the land of eternal spring, after the Honduran led the Guatemalan national team through the World ...

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She represented New Zealand at the FIFA Women's World Cup™, in 2007 and 2011, at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in 2006 and 2008, and at the Olympic Women's Football Tournaments of 2008 and 2012. At club level, Erceg has previously defended ...and more »

South Korea beats Iraq for Asian U19 crown

San Francisco ChronicleStill, critics have complained the country doesn't do enough to recruit and train younger talent from the country's 20 footb all clubs. And security fears force Iraq to play home matches for World Cup qualifiers in Doha, Qatar. For a moment, though ...Koreans shine as quartet reach TurkeyFifa.comall 38 news articles »

World Football: Why Video Technology Should Not Be Implemented in Fooball

http://tinyurl.com/d7jtbeg - FIBA announces World Cup plans, adjusts international schedule

FIBA announced this week that its quadrennial World Championship, which starting in 2014 will be known as the FIBA Basketball World Cup, will skip its 2018 turn and move to 2019 to take the event "out of the shadow" of soccer's World Cup. As part of ...FIBA hopes to lure NBA stars to World Cup qualifiersChina Postall 6 news articles »

Irish Defence Forces seek Military World Cup place

While this is the first soccer World Cup organised by CISM, the International Military Sports Council, it will be the third CISM international soccer competition in which the Irish Defence Forces have competed. In 2007, at the first attempt, they ...

World Football: Why Video Technology Should Not Be Implemented in Fooball

Although in America football does not have a staggering popularity, it is, globally, t he undisputed favorite sport. The modern game itself dates back to the mid-1800s. The World Cup, football's biggest stage, was first held in 1930. It should come as ...

Hot Pics! David Beckham Models New Travel Watch

http://tinyurl.com/bgnjzly - Kiwi Prime Minister is idiot for dissing Becks

He's slagged off David Beckham. It gets even better. He criticised David Beckham while our hero was In his country acting as an ambassador of footballing goodwill. Nice touch Mr PM. It turns out the Prime Minister spoke "off the record except it wasn't ...

David Beckham is Bending it for Breitling

Soccer News: What has David Beckham been up to Off Field? David Beckham is the new face of the Swiss watch. Whether David Beckham is celebrating his team's win at the Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders game on Sunday or just watching his son ...Bend It Like Breitling, David Beckham Is The New Face Of The Watch BrandForbesDavid Beckham showing his age in Breitling photosThe SunDavid Beckham smoulders as the new face of Breitling WatchesMarie Claire.co.ukChina Daily -Daily Mailall 42 news articles »

Hot Pi
cs! David Beckham Models New Travel Watch

November 14, 2012 Celebrity Highlights. Soccer star David Beckham is moonlighting as a model again. The L.A. Galaxy player is featured in a new Breitling campaign to promote the company's new Unitime travel watch. Hot Pics! David Beckham Models New ...

Projecting England's World Cup Roster for Brazil 2014

http://tinyurl.com/abxw32j - World Cup host Brazil struggles to fill stadiums

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilians like to say theirs is the country of soccer and it has certainly given the world strong candidates for the greatest player, the greatest team and even the greatest stadium. In the nation that will host the next World Cup, however, fewer people go to see professional soccer matches than in China or the United States. ...

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SAO PAULO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Brazilians like to say theirs is the country of and it has certainly given the world strong candidates for the greatest player, the greatest team and even the greatest stadium. In the nation that will host the next World Cup, however, fewer people go to see professional matches than in China or the United States. ...

Projecting England's World Cup Roster for Brazil 2014

It may seem like a long time, but the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is little more than 18 months away. England manager Roy Hodgson only has around a dozen matches between now and when he has to pick his final 23-man squad for the tournament, which kicks off in São Paulo on June 12. Between now and then some young players will emerge while other players will find themselves out of the ...

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http://tinyurl.com/bchksky - Chelsea: Players didn't mishear ref's alleged slur

Sydney Morning HeraldChelsea: Players didn't mishear ref's alleged slurLONDON (AP) Chelsea went public for the first time Tuesday with detailed racial abuse allegations against a referee, insisting there was no misunderstanding and that its players heard Mark Clattenburg use the word "monkey'' during a Premier League ...Soccer-Chelsea deny hypocrisy in referee racism accusationsYahoo! Eurosport UKall 2,439 news articles »

Messi moves back to top AP soccer rankings, Bayern leading team poll

New York TimesLONDON — Lionel Messi has returned to the top of the AP Global 10 soccer rankings by breaking Pele's 54-year-old goal-scoring record, while Bayern Munich's stunning form propelled the German side to the top of the team list. In The Associated Press' ...Messi jumps back to top AP soccer rankin gsSalonall 139 news articles »

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Bleacher Report-I have had many conversations with Juergen, my family, my girlfriend and people close to me and I finally feel ready to make the commitment," he said in quotes released by the U.S. Federation. "I was a young player trying to get settled into my ...After 2-game snub, Jozy Altidore returns to US teamBoston HeraldUS coach Klinsmann picks Altidore, 19 others for friendlyGant DailyWorld Cup 2014: US friendly vs. Russia will be a test on several levelsSportingNews.comBleacher Report -Examiner.com -Sports Chat Placeall 96 news articles »

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http://tinyurl.com/c5q9k6v - Soccer

SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Two 29-year-olds who fell out of favour with European club bosses were being hailed for their inspirational performances on Monday after Fluminense clinched their fourth Brazilian league title. Up front, centre forward Fred had his best season since returning from a spell with Lyon in France. His 19 goals were crucial in ensuring the title went to Rio de Janeiro for ...

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BERLIN, Nov 12 (Reuters) - -stricken Germany will be without playmaker Mesut Ozil and their only out-and-out striker Miroslav Klose when they take on Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam on Wednesday as the injured list grew on Monday. The Germans are already without a handful of starters with midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos ill and defenders Jerome Boateng and Marcel ...

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ROTTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will face Germany in W ednesday's friendly international without in-form Robin van Persie after the Manchester United winger pulled out of the squad on Monday with a thigh complaint. Van Persie played for the full 90 minutes in United's 3-2 win at Aston Villa on Saturday, setting up Javier Hernandez's 87th minute winner with an inswinging free-kick. ...

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http://tinyurl.com/c5q9k6v - Soccer

SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Two 29-year-olds who fell out of favour with European club bosses were being hailed for their inspirational performances on Monday after Fluminense clinched their fourth Brazilian league title. Up front, centre forward Fred had his best season since returning from a spell with Lyon in France. His 19 goals were crucial in ensuring the title went to Rio de Janeiro for ...

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BERLIN, Nov 12 (Reuters) - -stricken Germany will be without playmaker Mesut Ozil and their only out-and-out striker Miroslav Klose when they take on Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam on Wednesday as the injured list grew on Monday. The Germans are already without a handful of starters with midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos ill and defenders Jerome Boateng and Marcel ...

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ROTTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will face Germany in W ednesday's friendly international without in-form Robin van Persie after the Manchester United winger pulled out of the squad on Monday with a thigh complaint. Van Persie played for the full 90 minutes in United's 3-2 win at Aston Villa on Saturday, setting up Javier Hernandez's 87th minute winner with an inswinging free-kick. ...

USA's 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying schedule set

http://tinyurl.com/aabs2gw - Soccer fuelled by romance rather than fiscal reality: Kelly

The World Cup was supposed to cost the Brazilian taxpayer about $11.5 billion. It's gone up a bit. About another $1.7 billion. They were a little shy on the numbers for building a bunch of airports. Turns out that staging the biggest sports tournament ...

South Korea Extends Its Dominance of Asian Soccer

Hwang Bo-kwan, Korea Football Association Technical Director, said South Korea's World Cup heroics a decade ago also provided a lot of motivation to youngsters to take up the game and helped improve coaching skills. Then there is money. The winners of ...Ulsan Hyundai beats Al Ahli to win Asian CLFOXSports.comSoccer-Ulsan beat Al Ahli to win Asian Champions League finalYahoo! Eurosport UKall 143 news articles »

USA's 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying schedule set

USA's 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualify ing schedule setCONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central and Caribbean Association Football) is one of FIFA's six continental bodies governing soccer. In World Cup 2010, won by Spain, the USA won their group for the first time in 80 years with an impressive 1-0 win ...

Krasnodar Fans Protest World Cup Exclusion

http://tinyurl.com/avxenn8 - Former NRL boss David Gallop this week starts his new role as chief executive ...

TOMORROW is Day One of a brand new era for football. ... The new FFA CEO takes over with the code buoyed by a new TV deal, the star dust of some fabulous A-League marquee signings, and a Socceroos World Cup campaign now back on track.and more »

World Football

- Ulsan collected the trophy from AFC acting president Zhang Jilong and will now represent Asia in the Club World Cup next month in Japan where they will take on Mexican side Monterrey in the quarter-finals. The victory in the south-eastern city never ...Ulsan Horangi beats Al Ahli to win Asian CLFOXSports.comAFC Champions League: Ulsan Hyundai 3 Al Ahli 0Soccerwayall 94 news articles »

Krasnodar Fans Protest World Cup Exclusion

MOSCOW, November 10 (R-Sport) - Around 500 football fans in Krasnodar took to the streets Saturday to protest the Russian city's exclusion from the 2018 World Cup, accusing organizers of "spitting on the souls of fans." Candidate city Krasnodar was ...and more »

Krasnodar Fans Protest World Cup Exclusion

http://tinyurl.com/avxenn8 - Former NRL boss David Gallop this week starts his new role as chief executive ...

TOMORROW is Day One of a brand new era for football. ... The new FFA CEO takes over with the code buoyed by a new TV deal, the star dust of some fabulous A-League marquee signings, and a Socceroos World Cup campaign now back on track.and more »

World Football

- Ulsan collected the trophy from AFC acting president Zhang Jilong and will now represent Asia in the Club World Cup next month in Japan where they will take on Mexican side Monterrey in the quarter-finals. The victory in the south-eastern city never ...Ulsan Horangi beats Al Ahli to win Asian CLFOXSports.comAFC Champions League: Ulsan Hyundai 3 Al Ahli 0Soccerwayall 94 news articles »

Krasnodar Fans Protest World Cup Exclusion

MOSCOW, November 10 (R-Sport) - Around 500 football fans in Krasnodar took to the streets Saturday to protest the Russian city's exclusion from the 2018 World Cup, accusing organizers of "spitting on the souls of fans." Candidate city Krasnodar was ...and more »

Galaxy could host Major League Soccer Cup final, again

http://tinyurl.com/chmuhsf - Major League Soccer Sets Record in Player Racial Diversity

Bleacher ReportFor the first time ever, 51 percent of Major League Soccer players are minorities, also marking the first time the minority percentage is greater than that of white players. MLS set a record for the fifth consecutive year for the racial diversity of ...aaaSI.comGreg Winkler column: Soccer board making progressFond du Lac ReporterMLS Paychecks: Is the American Soccer League Value for Money?Bleacher ReportU.S. National Soccer Players -The Grioall 69 news articles »

Girls soccer schedule for Friday, Nov. 9

- - - - Scores and schedules · Football · Find a school · Boys Soccer · Find a team · Girls Soccer · Find a player · Field Hockey · Photos · Boys Cross Country · Videos · Girls Cross Country · Recruiting · Mor e H.S. Sports ...and more »

Galaxy could host Major League Soccer Cup final, again

AFPBut things can change quickly in Major League Soccer's unpredictable postseason. After rallying to a 3-1 win Wednesday to advance to the Western Conference finals, the Galaxy suddenly finds itself in position to play host to the league's title game for ...Major League Soccer's Playoffs Spits in the Face of the Regular Season, AgainMajor League Soccer TalkSoccer: Galaxy have a sense of urgency in win over EarthquakesSan Gabriel Valley TribuneKeane's 2 goals help boost Galaxy into West finalsSI.comBellingham Heraldall 258 news articles »

Maradona inspires Sharjah students

http://tinyurl.com/c59gee7 - Maradona effect goes beyond club success

Dubai: It's the mark of a man and a nation's love for him, that even after a largely unsuccessful spell in football management here in the UAE, Diego Maradona has still been welcomed back with open arms. Following his Al Wasl sacking in July after the ...

Frenchman Guy Lacombe eyes difficult challenge at Al Wasl

The appointment in May 2011 of Diego Maradona, a headline-generator of very little managerial substance, was designed to raise the Dubai club's profile. A fraught 14 months in charge - the Argentine legend had signed a two-year contract - ensured it ...Al Wasl hires Lacombe as coachSan Francisco ChronicleLacombe takes over from Metsu at Al-WaslKhaleej TimesLacombe takes Al Wasl roleFifa.comall 26 news articles »

Maradona inspires Sharjah students

Sharjah: Football icon Diego Maradona made a star appearan ce at the Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), where he provided inspiration to hundreds of aspiring students. The Argentinian legend toured the school before meeting with youngsters ...and more »

2014 World Cup Stadiums – Now & Then

http://tinyurl.com/aad8jrm - Strachan, Coyle eye Scotland job

The former Celtic boss, 55, is the strong favourite to take over from Craig Levein who was sacked by the Scottish Football Association on Monday following a poor start to the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign in which Scotland have taken only two ...Gary Caldwell backs Gordon Strachan for Scotland jobLiverpool EchoManaging Scotland is the natural progression for Gordon Strachan, says pal ...Scottish Daily RecordStrachan backed to be next Scotland managerA Different Leagueall 104 news articles »

Klinsmann close to being fired at 2006 World Cup

The German Football Federation (DFB) had a secret plan to sack coach Juergen Klinsmann during the 2006 World Cup at home if the tournament had gone badly for the host team, according to former DFB president Theo Zwanziger. Zwanziger says he and ...and more »

2014 World Cup Stadiums – N
ow & Then

Preparations are underway on the field and for the field. Work is well underway on the venues that have been selected as the 2014 World Cup stadiums. The Brazilian Football Confederation, CBF, have announced that the cost of construction and remodeling ...Anti-Corruption Clause For World Cup Brazil 2014BernamaBrazil tested as FIFA unveils Confed Cup citiesFOXSports.comall 15 news articles »

2014 World Cup Stadiums – Now & Then

http://tinyurl.com/aad8jrm - Strachan, Coyle eye Scotland job

The former Celtic boss, 55, is the strong favourite to take over from Craig Levein who was sacked by the Scottish Football Association on Monday following a poor start to the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign in which Scotland have taken only two ...Gary Caldwell backs Gordon Strachan for Scotland jobLiverpool EchoManaging Scotland is the natural progression for Gordon Strachan, says pal ...Scottish Daily RecordStrachan backed to be next Scotland managerA Different Leagueall 104 news articles »

Klinsmann close to being fired at 2006 World Cup

The German Football Federation (DFB) had a secret plan to sack coach Juergen Klinsmann during the 2006 World Cup at home if the tournament had gone badly for the host team, according to former DFB president Theo Zwanziger. Zwanziger says he and ...and more »

2014 World Cup Stadiums – N
ow & Then

Preparations are underway on the field and for the field. Work is well underway on the venues that have been selected as the 2014 World Cup stadiums. The Brazilian Football Confederation, CBF, have announced that the cost of construction and remodeling ...Anti-Corruption Clause For World Cup Brazil 2014BernamaBrazil tested as FIFA unveils Confed Cup citiesFOXSports.comall 15 news articles »

A typical baby owns 56 outfits worth £327 as mothers compete to steal Harper ...

http://tinyurl.com/czryr4k - Victoria Beckham's Flats Make Her Shorter Than 13

Victoria Beckham's Flats Make Her Shorter Than 13--Just last week, the adorable brood were spotted cheering on their soccer star father, David Beckham, at an LA Galaxy game, along with comedian Russell Brand and chef Gordon Ramsay. victoria beckham flats. Also on HuffPost: Loading Slideshow .

David Beckham "thick as bat shit" according to New Zealand Prime Minister

Daily MailNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key stands accused of labelling David Beckham as 'thick as bat s**t' on a recent visit to a school in Auckland, reports the Daily Mail. The former England captain was the subject of discussion during which an exhibition ...Sir Ian McKellen attacks New Zealand prime minister over 'gay' commentsTelegraph.co.uk'David Beckham is thick as bat s***!' New Zealand PM accused of ridiculing ...Daily MailNo a pology from New Zealand PM over 'Beckham is thick' jibeITNNBCNews.com (blog) -The Guardianall 270 news articles »

A typical baby owns 56 outfits worth £327 as mothers compete to steal Harper ...

David Beckham recently joked that he will have to continue working simply to fund baby daughter Harper's wardrobe. The latest addition to the trend-setting Beckham family is already causing a fashion frenzy with many mothers spending hundreds of pounds ...and more »

Tymoschuk: Reaching Brazil would be a big plus

http://tinyurl.com/cvgcufp - President's Column: October 2012

President's Column: October 2012One day before the FIFA World Cup Group E qualifier between Switzerland and Norway in Berne, Norwegian FA President Yngve Hallén headed a delegation on a visit to the Home of FIFA comprising members of the country's Olympic Committee, the Ministry ...

Zaccheroni untroubled by Kagawa absence

The Star OnlineJapan coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Monday shrugged off the absence of injured Manchester United attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa from a FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Oman away next week. The four-time Asian champions, leading Asia's final ...Zaccheroni names 23 man squad for World Cup qualifiers; Kagawa ruled outThe Japan Daily PressKagawa out of Japan's World Cup qualifier in OmanThe Star Onlineall 28 news articles »

Tymoschuk: Reaching Brazil would be a big plus

You began y our 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw in England, which was surely a good result? Everyone knows how tough it is to play the hosts in the legendary Wembley. We played our football, we were not afraid, showed some ...and more »

David Beckham could be in his final act with the Galaxy

http://tinyurl.com/c26z8kb - Bottjer on MLS: A question of development

When people usually look back at Canada's lone World Cup appearance in 1986, they often point to the North American Soccer League (NASL) as being one of main factors that lead to Canadians' qualification. The majority of the players on that World Cup ...

Soccer coach Sasaki of Nadeshiko Japan renews contract for another World Cup

The Japan Football Association revealed on Thursday that Norio Sasaki, the coach of the Japanese women's national soccer team, had renewed his contract and would remain leading the 2011 Women's World Cup winners. Sasaki's term as coach for ...

David Beckham could be in his final act with the Galaxy

There were the controversial loans to A.C. Milan and the unrequited desire to play for England in the World Cup and for Britain in the London Olympics. There was success too, with Beckham leadi ng the Galaxy to a Major Soccer League title last fall when ...and more »

Kalyani may host under

- Iran rally to hold Spain to draw at Futsal World Cup

Asian Football Confederation: Bangkok (Nov. 3, 2012) Asian futsal powerhouse Iran came from two goals down to hold two-time world champions Spain to a 2-2 draw in their 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B opener on Saturday. Iran, who missed out on ...and more »

Imperious Italians too strong for Futsalroos at World Cup

Asian Football Confederation: Bangkok (Nov. 3, 2012) Italy showed just why they are regarded as one of the favourites to claim the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup by outplaying the Futsalroos with a comprehensive 9-1 victory in their opening Group D match ...and more »

Kalyani may host under

-Kalyani will also host a Football Festival of under 13-14 boys towards the end of this month in preparation for the under-17 World Cup scheduled to take place in India, Pradip Kumar Sur, chairman, Kalyani Municipality, told a press conference. Sur said .. .and more »

Vladimir Putin to submit law against match

http://tinyurl.com/cprgwdg - Valcke: This is a crucial moment

In 225 days, on 15 June 2013 the Festival of Champions will kick-off in Brasilia promising a truly world class feast of football featuring eight worthy champions. The teams include no less than current FIFA World Cup holders Spain, as well as Italy ...and more »

Sevens soaring but 15s stalling

Moneycontrol.com - The Football Union (ARFU) vice-president was in Singapore for a Rugby Sevens World Cup qualifying event in which Guam and Indonesia will make their series debuts over the weekend as the ever-expanding game shows no sign of slowing.Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifier in Singapore 2/3 NovemberASIATravelTips.comall 38 news articles »

Vladimir Putin to submit law against match

-The bill is a sign of how seriously the Russian authorities take corruption in sport as the world's attention turns more closely to its dome stic football and other sports ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup. The Vedomosti daily said ...and more »

LA hope to have Donovan, Beckham back for season finale

http://tinyurl.com/8o433ud - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to buy Victoria and David Beckham's ...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to buy Victoria and David Beckham's ...It appears that reality television star Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West are looking to buy a place in London, with Victoria and David Beckham's Beckingham Palace topping their list. With the house valued at £18 million, Kim and Kanye ...Move Out Victoria And David! Kim Kardashian And Kanye West 'Eye Couple's ...EntertainmentwiseKim Kardashian and Kanye West want Beckingham PalaceNow Magazine Onlineall 272 news articles »

Jenkins stands by Beckham affair denial

Opposing Views-Singer Katherine Jenkins has defended her decision to address false rumors she had an affair with soccer star David Beckham. Jenkins, who also competed on Dancing with the Stars, came under fire for taking to Twitter to publicly deny little-known ...Katherine Jenkins on David Beckham rumors: 'I had to speak out'Digital SpyKatherine Jenkins reveals death threats over David Beckham affair claimsScottish Daily RecordKatherine Jenkins Tweets About David BeckhamOpposing ViewsDaily Mail -Huffington Post UK -heatworldall 59 news articles »

LA hope to have Donovan, Beckham back for season finale

Landon Donovan and David Beckham are back in training for the LA Galaxy, and the desire is that both will be ready to play in this weekend's regular-season finale against Seattle. The star attackers, both absent from Sunday's 2-2 tie at San Jose, were ...Brutal honesty: US soccer needs Landon Donovan more than he needs itSportingNews.comLandon Donovan continues to have as big an impact as any MLS playerLAG Confidentialall 39 news articles »

Worrying Woes, Liberia Street Soccer Rep Deserts Camp for Asylum

http://tinyurl.com/8rjynyu - Coach Mendes calls for team spirit

Dubai: UAE coach Marcelo Mendes has called on his players to respond with the right spirit if they are to achieve the bigger objective of making it to the 2013 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in Tahiti. “As a team we are in a much better ...and more »

Tiki Toa take beach soccer preparations to Dubai

On Wednesday the Tiki Toa come up against a formidable Russian side that has twice beaten the Tahitians, including at the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, while on Thursday they will play the USA – a team which remains relatively unknown to the ...

Worrying Woes, Liberia Street Soccer Rep Deserts Camp for Asylum

... soccer program,” the FODEDE boss said. It can be recalled that four of the Street Soccer players, namely Veronica Okocha Amoah, Monica Cooper, Musu Morris and Bendu Goi also “ran-away” during the finals o f the 2008 Melbourne Homeless World Cup.

General Motors to sell 2014 Trax SUV in Brazil as a Ford EcoSport/Renault ...

- Brazil's World Cup transparency push falls short

Brazil's World Cup transparency push falls shortSAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - When Brazil won the right to host the 2014 World Cup, officials vowed it would be the best and most transparent tournament ever and that hardly a cent of taxpayer money would be spent on stadiums and infrastructure. Today ...and more »

FIFA's Task Force Football 2014 disbands

Fifa.comFIFA's Task Force Football 2014 disbandsOctober 31 - A star-studded FIFA panel charged with finding ways to make the game more of a spectacle in time for the next World Cup in Brazil has been disbanded. The so-called Task Force Football 2014 group, featuring legendary names including Pelé, ...FIFA ends Beckenbauer-led World Cup task forceSan Francisco ChronicleSoccer's FIFA Closes Beckenbauer's World Cup Advisory PanelBusinessweekPele, Kaiser Fifa's task force wound upSuperSport (blog)Fifa.com -Me dia Research Asia.com (subscription)all 43 news articles »

General Motors to sell 2014 Trax SUV in Brazil as a Ford EcoSport/Renault ...

General Motors wants to challenge competitor and compatriot Ford's dominance in the Brazilian compact SUV market and for this, the American automaker plans to launch the Chevrolet Trax in Brazil. The 2014 Trax will compete with the likes of the 2013 ...

Worries for AFCON organisers

http://tinyurl.com/bur5mvf - Landon Donovan eyes break from soccer

A "pause" after the MLS offseason would mean Donovan would miss the start of the final round of the United States' World Cup qualifying campaign, which begins in February. Knee injuries kept Donovan from playing for the U.S. in September and October in ...Landon Donovan: Why Veteran Star Is Still Essential to U.S. World Cup CampaignBleacher Reportall 3 news articles »

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-In October, the U.S. men's national soccer team advanced to the final stage of qualifying for the World Cup, thanks in part to a half-dozen -born players fathered by African-American soldiers in the U.S. military. The choice to play for the U.S ...and more »

Worries for AFCON organisers

BDlive... LOC conceded, after organisers had already prepared themselves for a smaller financial commitment from government and less interest from fans than when the country successfully pulled off soccer's biggest show by hosting Africa's first soccer World ...Vuvuzelas will not be silenced at AfconSport LIVEAmbitious ticket sales plan for African Nations CupBDliveall 55 news articles »

Do Brazil Deserve to Be Favourites for 2014 World Cup?

http://tinyurl.com/9zzlwpz - AGC Asahi Glass became a 2014 FIFA World Cup (TM) Branded Licensee

Through this license agreement, AGC is pleased to become the first B-to-B company to market the "Official Licensed Glass Roof of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (TM) Player Benches" for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil ...and more »

Ronaldo doesn't want Miroslav Klose to play in World Cup 2014?

Ronaldo doesn't want Miroslav Klose to play in World Cup 2014?Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian legend Ronaldo has admitted he hopes Germany's Miroslav Klose does not play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Ronaldo currently holds the record as the most prolific World Cup scorer with 15 goals, one more than Klose and ...and more »

Do Brazil Deserve to Be Favourites for 2014 World Cup?

Right now, a little more than 18 months before the big kick-off in Sao Paulo on June 12 2014, Brazil are the bookies' favourites to win the next World Cup. The hosts of the 20th installment of the greatest footballing show on earth are priced as low as ...

Early Favorites to Win World Cup 2014 in Brazil

http://tinyurl.com/98nbw2o - Happy birthday to you!

Esperance's impressive continental form allowed him to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2011. Having recently agreed to join Qatari outfit Lekhwiya in a big-money deal, one that made him the most expensive Tunisian player ever, a brand new ...

FIFA World CUP in Yekaterinburg: Pelmeni and Football

Tourists who will attend the World Cup will get an opportunity to go for an unforgettable walk in the Ural Mountains, see centuries old interesting monuments and enjoy local cuisine. The stadium “Tsentralny” in Yekaterinburg was built in 1957. A year ...

Early Favorites to Win World Cup 2014 in Brazil

The next FIFA World Cup remains more than a year away and, for the moment, qualification is the biggest story in international football. Even so, it's never too early to start making predictions. So then, which nation will win the 2014 FIFA W orld Cup ...Sales of box seats for the World Cup totals $320 millionFolha.comall 2 news articles »

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/8oymzbp - Loew looks to extend reign

Berlin - Germany coach Joachim Loew has said he is interested in coaching the national team beyond the Soccer World Cup in Brazil with his contract due to expire in 2014. "I have never said that I will stop in 2014, my energy and motivation levels are ...and more »

Soccer

-Oct 27 (Reuters) - World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi added the Chinese Super League title to his long list of honours after a late goal by Gao Lin meant Guangzhou Evergrande became the first side to retain the title. The Chinese international ...Marcello Lippi guides Guangzhou Evergrande to Chinese Super League titleNBCSports.comall 27 news articles »

Soccer

-The 58-year-old Metsu, who took Senegal to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, has been relieved of his duties after Al Wasl's board accepted his request to leave. The Al Wasl board thanked Metsu in a statement for "all he has given during his ...and more »

Soccer

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ROME, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brief news ahead of the weekend's Serie A games (times GMT): * Beleaguered AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has the full support of club president Silvio Berlusconi and all the board, vice-president Adriano Galliani said ahead of their match against Genoa on Saturday (1845). "We will get out of this period with this manager. I try not to speak much because ...

Soccer

ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Napoli have been charged over alleged match- in a game against Sampdoria on the final day of the 2009-10 season, the Italian football federation prosecutor said in a statement on Friday. The club, their former third choice goalkeeper Matteo Gianello and ex-footballer Silvio Giusti will go before the federation's disciplinary committee after information was passed ...

Soccer

Oct 26 (Reuters) - Juventus president Andrea Agnelli demanded dra stic reform to Italian football on Friday, likening the authorities to a local sports club. Although Italy were runners-up to Spain in Euro 2012 this year, clubs have struggled in Europe in the last two seasons as top talent has drained away from a Serie A characterised by scandals, dilapidated stadiums and a lack of ...

Soccer

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BERLIN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - VfL Wolfsburg parted company with coach Felix Magath on Thursday after a miserable start to the season which has left them bottom of the Bundesliga. "Wolfsburg and Felix Magath have separated amicably," said a statement on the club's website (www.vfl-wolfsburg.de). Magath, who led Wolfsburg to the 2008/09 title in his first stint at the club, had been in charge for ...

Soccer

CAPE TOWN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - South Africa coach Gordon Igesund will be hoping a fortuitous choice on stage at the African Nations Cup finals draw will turn around his luck after a difficult four months in charge. The coach, who has endured team problems off the field rather than on it, looked to be further in the mire in the closing stages of Wednesday's draw when hosts South Africa ...

Soccer

LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - John Connelly, who was a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad and won League titles with Burnley and Manchester United, died on Thursday aged 74, his former clubs announced. He played in England's opening match in the tournament, a 0-0 draw with Uruguay at Wembley, but did not feature in any of the other games. The winger, who played 20 times for England ...

Fans warned to use licensed agents for 2014 FIFA World Cup hospitality

http://tinyurl.com/8qx64ds - FIFA Licenses Goal

-Before goal-line technology makes its debut at the FIFA Club World Cup in December, the systems will be subject to one final test. “Once a system has been installed in a stadium, the system undergoes a final inspection to check its functionality,” said ...FIFA take out insurance against goal-line technology making wrong decisionsDaily MailFIFA signs goal-line dealsSPORT24FIFA agrees goal-line technology dealsESPNGMA News -Sports Mole -Tribalfootball.comall 110 news articles »

World Cup host city may move Fan Fest venue

AFPSAO PAULO (— The Brazilian jungle city of Manaus is considering changing the location of its Fan Fest venue because construction work may not be completed in time for the 2014 World Cup. FIFA announced all the Fan Fest sites in April, but the ...5 Concerns over Brazil Hosting World Cup 2014Bleacher ReportFIFA Secretary Gen eral Valcke released from hospital after kidney infection in ...Washington PostFIFA's Valcke leaves Rio hospitalAFPThe Malaysian Insider -The Asian Ageall 60 news articles »

Fans warned to use licensed agents for 2014 FIFA World Cup hospitality

October 22 - Match Hospitality, the exclusive rights holder of FIFA's hospitality programme, says unauthorised companies are trying to jump on board to sell packages for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and has promised "Vigorous action" to protect its name.

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/9d58bf8 - Soccer

Oct 22 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund and Poland right back Lukasz Piszczek has extended his contract with the German champions until 2017, describing the club as "extraordinary". "I have been playing here for two years and in that time I have grown close with the football culture here, the club and the fans," said the 27-year-old in a statement. "It is an honour and responsibility to play for ...

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Oct 22 (Reuters) - A 16-week jail term handed out to a United fan on Monday for attacking former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland in a match against Sheffield Wednesday was too lenient, the Championship (second tier) club said. Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, pleaded guilty at Sheffield Magistrates' Court to assault and invading the pitch during the game at Hillsborough on Friday ...

Soccer

MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Spartak Moscow th ird-choice keeper Artem Rebrov will face Benfica in Tuesday's Champions League Group G match after Sergei Pesyakov was ruled out with a foot injury. "Unfortunately, Pesyakov's original diagnosis of a suspected foot fracture was confirmed this afternoon," Spartak spokesman Alexei Matveyev said on Monday. Pesyakov, who was in goal for Spartak's 3-2 home ...

Maradona to dribble in Kerala town

http://tinyurl.com/9ncfawg - Maradona, 51, stunned by partner's pregnancy

Maradona, 51, stunned by partner's pregnancyBUENOS AIRES — Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona learned with surprise that he would become a father again aged almost 52 years, his family doctor Alfredo Cahe revealed on Saturday. Maradona's 34-year-old partner Veronica Ojeda is five ...

Diego Maradona, 51, stunned by partner's pregnancy

Diego Maradona, 51, stunned by partner's pregnancyBUENOS AIRES: Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona learned with surprise that he would become a father again aged almost 52 years, his family doctor Alfredo Cahe revealed on Saturday. Maradona's 34-year-old partner Veronica Ojeda is five ...and more »

Maradona to dribble in Kerala town

Kannur (Kerala): Excitement is mounting in this football crazy Kerala town with Argentine legend Diego Maradona arriving here Wednesday to exhibit his skills and inaugurate a showroom. Maradona will be here Oct 23 from Dubai for a few hours and attend ...and more »

End of a king's rein: We meet £100m wonder horse Frankel ahead of last race

http://tinyurl.com/9xyh8f3 - Stars unite for U.K's first Stand Up To Cancer telethon

Stars unite for U.K's first Stand Up To Cancer telethonJennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow, David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Will Smith also sent recorded video messages for the sombre televised event to lend their support to the campaign, which was launched in the U.S. in 2008 by late ...

David Beckham 'spoils Victoria with snacks'

David Beckham 'spoils Victoria with snacks'David Beckham 'spoils Victoria with snacks'. Saturday, 20 October 2012. David Beckham. Photos enlarge. David Beckham has been plying his wife Victoria with "snacks in bed". The couple had a rough period earlier this year when there were reports the ...and more »

End of a king's rein: We meet £100m wonder horse Frankel ahead of last race

End of a king's rein: We meet £100m wonder horse Fran kel ahead of last raceWe've been up since dawn to sneak a peek at the multi-million pound superstar. His minder has already warned our photographer to keep his distance in case we stress him out. We're not waiting for David Beckham or the Sultan of Brunei. No, we're here to ...Frankel the £100m wonder horse ready to bow out after British Champions Day ...Scottish Daily Recordall 12 news articles »