Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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 ...

Sunday, October 28, 2012

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 »

Saturday, October 27, 2012

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 »

Friday, October 26, 2012

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 ...

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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 ...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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

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-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.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Soccer

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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 ...

UPDATE 1

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 ...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

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 »

Saturday, October 20, 2012

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 »

Friday, October 19, 2012

'Ugly' X Factor finalist Rylan Clark: I've kissed David Beckham

http://tinyurl.com/9kde9os - Can Costa Rica make the World Cup?

Costa Rica's Álvaro Saborio celebrates after scoring against Guyana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in San José on Tuesday. Rodrigo Arangua | AFP. A few weeks ago the conversation wasn't worth having. Costa Rica's World Cup hopes were ...and more »

US Men's Soccer Team Keeps Calm, Carries On Toward 2014 World Cup Finals ...

US Men's Soccer Team Keeps Calm, Carries On Toward 2014 World Cup Finals ...It is attempting to qualify for its seventh-straight FIFA World Cup finals, but this group does so under under greater scrutiny from fans and media than any of its predecessors. The spotlight hasn't been too bright for Jurgen Klinsmann's team. On ...and more »

'Ugly' X Factor finalist Rylan Clark: I've kissed David Beckham

Rylan met the footballer in a salon

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/98v2y5t - Analysis: Soccer

- BELGRADE - Even a ban from international soccer may not prove enough to rid Serbia of its perennial problems with racism and hooliganism, such is the deep-rooted intolerance among fans. England's Danny Rose said he was racially abused by ...

Analysis: Soccer

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Even a ban from international soccer may not prove enough to rid Serbia of its perennial problems with racism and hooliganism, such is the deep-rooted intolerance among fans. England's Danny Rose said he was racially abused by supporters in the Serbian city of Krusevac during Tuesday's European Under-21 Championship qualifier, which ended in an on-pitch brawl after England ...

Soccer

MOSCOW, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aiden McGeady will miss next week's Champions League tie at home to Benfica because of a foot injury. "A medical examination revealed inflammation of the small bones in his foot therefore McGeady will be sidelined for at least two weeks," the Russian club said on their website (www.spartak.com) on Thursday. The Ireland international picked ...

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Why Top Soccer Players are Going to China

http://tinyurl.com/d5wkj5n - Serbian soccer could be penalized after fans racially abuse black English players

New Zealand HeraldBELGRADE, Serbia — The racial abuse that black English players suffered during a soccer match in Serbia wasn't the first time such problems have occurred at the hands of Serbian fans. On Tuesday, the under-21 England players suffered abuse in ...England Soccer Body Reports Racist Chants, Brawl in SerbiaBusinessweekSoccer-England defender Rose calls for Serbia to be banned -...The Sunday Times Sri LankaUK wants sanctions over soccer racismSky News AustraliaNew Zealand Heraldall 1,072 news articles »

David Beckham, Victoria Beckham 'enrol Harper in dance classes'

The couple reportedly want their children to have hobbies from an early age.

Why Top Soccer Players are Going to China

U.S. entertainment conglomerate, IMG, signed a deal to manage China's t op soccer league at a time when Chinese teams are importing some of the biggest stars in the world. The WSJ's Paul Mozur talks how Chinese soccer aims to be a growing force in ...and more »

Monday, October 15, 2012

Matthew Perry Signs Up David Beckham

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BERLIN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The somersault has been Germany striker Miroslav Klose's trademark goal celebration for over a decade but the 34-year-old is cutting out the mid-air flip in a bid to stay fit for the 2014 World Cup. Klose, enjoying a fine season at Italy's Lazio, hopes to add to his 65 international goals against Sweden in Germany's World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. However, an expected ...

Soccer

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Newcastle United forward Nile Ranger was convicted of two counts of assault against two police officers and given a 12-month conditional discharge at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday. The 21-year-old was cleared of two counts of actual bodily harm on two members of the public. Ranger, who has played 58 times for Newcastle and has been on loan at Barnsley and Sheffield ...

Matthew Perry Signs Up David Beckham

MATTHEW Perry has app arently signed up David Beckham to make a cameo in his new TV comedy Go On. The Friends star plays widowed sportscaster Ryan King in the show, and he has chosen the LA Galaxy player as one of a number of real-life sports ...

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/99lwyyc - SiriusXM Set to Start Soccer Channel

Unknown to most soccer fans in the United States, soccer on the radio is booming. The satellite service Sirius XM is starting an all-soccer channel.

FIFA Asia chief: 2022 Winter World Cup would 'make sense'

FIFA Asia chief: 2022 Winter World Cup would 'make sense' Moving the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar to the winter would "definitely make sense," the FIFA vice president with responsibility for the region, has told . Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has been in his role, representing the whole ...Construction of first Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium to start next yearinsideworldfootball (blog)Qatar's First Solar-Powered World Cup Stadium to Break Ground SoonGreen Prophetall 4 news articles »

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MOSCOW, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Russia coach Fabio Capello admitted he had hoped the injury to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo would be more serious and that he would miss Friday's World Cup Group F qualifier in Moscow. "Honestly speaking, I was hoping that Ronaldo's injury would be more serious," Capello told a news conference on Thursday. "Of course if he didn't play, then it would be much ...

Soccer / Brazil 2014 / Hemed scores hat trick as Israel thumps Luxembourg

http://tinyurl.com/8zlxh4h - Blind fury: Paralympian footballer who taught David Beckham to play blindfolded fights disability cuts

David Beckham's blind football coach is backing protests against Government cuts to disability benefits. GB's Paralympic football captain David Clarke laughed and joked with blindfolded Becks, 37, as he helped him dribble and take penalties.

Soccer / Brazil 2014 / Spain, Germany, England find scoring form; Messi shines

. Spain's wasn't the most convincing win of the third round of regional qualifiers, with Germany handing Ireland its worst loss since 1971, 6-1 in Dublin. By The Associated ...Heavyweights bare their teeth in EuropeThe News Internationalall 134 news articles »

Soccer / Brazil 2014 / Hemed scores hat trick as Israel thumps Luxembourg

At long last, Israel's national team players can raise their heads again. After long weeks of cri ticism and doubt, Eli Guttman's charges came good against Luxembourg on Friday with a 6-0 victory, the largest away win in Israel's history. In the opening ...and more »

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/99ou5y7 - Coleman Deserves Credit For Getting Bale To Play Like Maradona

When Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 to win the World Cup in 1986, they owed their success to one man who carried them through the whole tournament on his own, Diego Maradona. Seldom had one man ever transformed the fortunes of what was a good ...and more »

'Johnny Come Lately' On Books

'Johnny Come Lately' On BooksIn the holidays we played soccer all day hoping to be the next Diego Maradona. At night we watched TV and marvelled at the exploits of Hulk Hogan and Michael Hayes in the ring. You have to be of a certain age to appreciate being glued to the TV ...

Soccer

Oct 12 (Reuters) - - South American WorldCup qualifying result At the Atahualpa, Quito Scorers: Ecuador - Felipe Caicedo 33, 55, Segundo Castillo 90 (+3) Missed penalty: Caicedo 55 Chile - Juan Carlos Paredes 25og Red cards: Pablo C ontreras 53, Arturo Vidal 85 Halftime: 1-1 Teams: Ecuador: 22-Alexander Dominguez; 4-Juan Carlos Paredes, 3-Fricson Erazo, 21-Gabriel Achilier, 10 ...

Friday, October 12, 2012

David Beckham Preheating Posh Spice's Oven But Refuses To Raise The Kids ...

http://tinyurl.com/9kypo6w - David Beckham Lands TV Role With Matthew Perry

FansShare. Friends star has handpicked Becks for his new US sitcom... 11:00, Friday, 12 October 2012. David Beckham is reportedly set to appear in a new US comedy series starring Matthew Perry. According to the ...David Beckham signs up for acting role with Matthew PerryMarie Claire.co.ukDavid Beckham to star in new US TV showGlamour.comDavid Beckham signs up for TV role with his new Friend Matthew PerryMetroFansShare -Digital Spy -British Weeklyall 55 news articles »

Leaders in Football

- (WFI) Don Garber says he would love to see David Beckham owning an MLS club one day. “David has been a great, great ambassador for our league and people like him, people love watching him, ESPN Sports Center loves showing his highlights,” the MLS ...Football Rumours: Frank Lampard to join David Beckham in USAEast Anglian Daily Ti mesI hate off-season loaning, says MLS Commissioner Garberinsideworldfootball (blog)MLS Beckons, or Does It?VitalfootballFOXSports.com -Mirror.co.uk -ESPN.co.ukall 52 news articles »

David Beckham Preheating Posh Spice's Oven But Refuses To Raise The Kids ...

David Beckham Preheating Posh Spice's Oven But Refuses To Raise The Kids ...Awww!! What's wrong? You don't want your little ones learning to drive on the wrong right side of the road? Victoria Beckham is ready for David to Bend It Like Beckham and shoot bunches of baby batter out of his precious soccer ballz and straight into ...David Beckham stops by Whole Foods after dinner with Guy Ritchie in LADaily MailVictoria Beckham Shoots Down Fifth-Child Pregnancy RumorsE! OnlineDavid, Victoria Beckham Moving Back To The UK?MTV UKChristian Post -Us Magazine -Digital Spyall 112 news articles »

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Miccoli's 40

http://tinyurl.com/99rclf8 - Indian sports journalist issues plea to Tartan Army as he searches for footage ...

DIEGO MARADONA'S biggest fan has appealed to the Tartan Army for help in finding rare footage of the Hand of God. Mehedi Sujan is searching for clips of the Argentinian playing against Scotland in June 1979. Maradona scored his first-ever goal for his ...

Footballers on the Cusp of Greatness

Legendary players like Pele, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and George Best were undoubtedly great. Current-day superstars like Argentine forward Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo can also be called great. But what about the players just ...

Miccoli's 40

Miccoli's 40-Palermo's Fabrizio Miccoli has always been an admirer of Diego Maradona and on Sunday scored a hat-trick, including an astonishing effort from near the halfway line which his hero would have been proud of.Vision to Ma ke Magic Is a Rare GiftNew York Timesall 35 news articles »

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Soccer

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LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The planned code of conduct for England players to sign by next month should have been drawn up years ago according to FA chairman David Bernstein. Following consultation with the Rugby Football Union and the England and Wales Cricket Board the FA hope to have its players on board before next month's friendly against Sweden. ...

Usain Bolt says he may try soccer in retirement

TOKYO (AP) Soccer may be in Usain Bolt's future.

Soccer

BERNE, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Sudan's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Zambia has been overturned by FIFA's disciplinary committee and a 3-0 win awarded to the Zambians instead. FIFA said in a statement that Sudan had fielded an ineligible player in the match on June 2. The decision means that Sudan, who led African Group D with four points from two games, drop to third with one and Zambia go top ...

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/8cdez8c - Homeless World Cup

A woman wearing a decorative Mexican sombrero watches the soccer tournament in Mexico City's Zocalo plaza, Saturday Oct. 6, 2012. The organization puts together the yearly championship in cities worldwide ...and more »

Soccer

MADRID, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The absence of Juan Mata from Vicente del Bosque's Spain squad is proof of the quality the world and European champions can draw on, midfielder Javi Martinez said on Tuesday. Mata has been in sparkling form for European champions Chelsea in recent weeks but was overlooked for the World Cup Group I qualifiers in Belarus on Friday and at home to France four days later. ...

Soccer

BERLIN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has demanded more respect for the national team's performances after reaching the Euro 2012 semi-finals in June, their fourth successive last- f our spot or better in major tournaments. Schweinsteiger, criticised for playing in the European Championship despite nursing an injury picked up in Bayern Munich's Champions League final ...

Monday, October 8, 2012

David Beckham hugged by female fan

http://tinyurl.com/9tphxfm - Topless David Beckham signs autographs and poses for photos after football match

Here's a Monday morning pick-me-up: the gorgeous David Beckham looking utterly drool-worthy post-match as he flaunted his shirtless torso for fans in LA

Fan

Christmas came early for this LA Galaxy as David Beckham handed his shirt to her...

David Beckham hugged by female fan

Footballer David Beckham was pulled by a female fan in the crowd so that she could hug him.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Israel drop captain Benayoun

http://tinyurl.com/9nx6t99 - Scaling football's Everest in Nepal

Scaling football's Everest in NepalNone have managed to propel Nepal from the depths of regional mediocrity, though, and it was shortly after Kinnear's brief reign that the country experienced a sporting nadir when the 1990 World Cup qualifying campaign brought six defeats from six, ...

Happy birthday to you!

Dida (39) enjoyed considerable success between the sticks for Brazil, with whom he took part in the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006™ and won two FIFA Confederations Cups, a FIFA U-20 World Cup, a bronze medal at the Olympic Football Tournament at ...

Israel drop captain Benayoun

Israel coach Eli Guttman has dropped stalwart captain Yossi Benayoun from his squad ahead of back-to-back World Cup European group F qualifiers against Luxembourg next week. 0. Benayoun dumped by Israel - Football - World Cup Eurosport. The West ...

Friday, October 5, 2012

Rugby Championship: Round Six preview

http://tinyurl.com/9reo3wo - Van der Vaart back in Netherlands squad

AMSTERDAM (AP) Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal recalled Rafael van der Vaart on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Romania. Van der Vaart was dropped for the first two qualifiers as he returned to full fitness following his move ...and more »

Doyle doubtful for World Cup qualifiers

Soccer: Kevin Doyle is a major doubt for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Germany and the Faroe Islands after injuring his thigh while warming up for training for Wolves this morning. The striker picked up the injury while kicking ...and more »

Rugby Championship: Round Six preview

Telegraph.co.ukThe first time rugby's traditional foes met at the newly-built Soccer City Stadium, Soweto, was just a few weeks after the FIFA Soccer World Cup final in 2010. The All Blacks were comprehensively out-played for 70 minutes that day but all it took was ...Boks have a plan to halt KiwisiAfrica.comSoccer City date for rugby foesFraser Coast Chronicleall 302 news articles »

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Let’s all look at David Beckham in nothing but his pants

http://tinyurl.com/8wyl7fh - Shirtless David Beckham Shooting an Underwear Ad

E! OnlineAt the bash on Monday night celebrating the channels, one of which is dedicated to his LA Galaxy team, David talked about his baby Harper and his family with wife Victoria Beckham. David will be back alongside his soccer teammates on Saturday when they ...Man Candy: David Beckham's Sexy Suit at SportsNet Launch Would Be Sexier ...E! OnlineDavid Beckham reveals underwear choiceTV3.ieDavid Beckham Answers the Age-Old Question: Boxers or Briefs? (VIDEO)CelebuzzMarie Claire.co.uk -heatworldall 27 news articles »

David Beckham Caught Shirtless Shooting a New Underwear Ad!

David Beckham looked a bit embarrassed yesterday when a tour bus full of people saw him shooting a new underwear ad for H&M. He was on a street in LA wearing just boxer briefs when the group rolled by and snapped photos! David was more clothed ear lier this week when he stepped out to toast two new Time Warner Cable channels. At the bash on Monday night celebrating the channels, one of which is ...

Let’s all look at David Beckham in nothing but his pants

Lunchtime Lust today comes in the form of David Beckham in nothing but his pants. Yes really. You can thank us later. The footballer was prancing about in nothing but a pair of briefs for the latest H&M underwear campaign. … Continue reading →

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Kadlec dropped from Czech squad for World Cup qualifiers

http://tinyurl.com/9jhj6s3 - Denisov in Russia's squad for Portugal

Denisov in Russia's squad for PougalRussian football coach Fabio Capello has announced the lineup for the upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Pougal and Azerbaijan, with controversial midfielder Igor Denisov included on the team. Denisov refuses to play for his club Zenit St.and more »

Steven Pienaar retires from international football

Fifa.comSouth Africa replaced Libya as host of the 2013 African Cup, giving the former World Cup host nation a chance to restore its reputation on the field within African football after it failed to qualify for the last two continental championships. Igesund ...Pienaar quits international footballFifa.comSteven Pienaar quits South AfricaThe Sunall 66 news articles »

Kadlec dropped from Czech squad for World Cup qualifiers

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic dropped youn g striker Vaclav Kadlec for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Bulgaria, his omission the only change to a squad that has not scored in three matches since the Euro 2012 ...and more »

Monday, October 1, 2012

US Opens 2012 FIFA U

http://tinyurl.com/cymfpj7 - Happy birthday to you!

Nahomi Kawasumi (27) has played a key role in the recent achievements of Japan's women's team, lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011™, a tournament in which she scored two crucial goals in her country's 3-1 semi-final win over Sweden, ...

Armadillo unveiled as 2014 World Cup mascot

One Green Planet (blog)"The fact that the three-banded armadillo is a vulnerable species is very fitting," FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said in a statement. "One of the key objectives through the 2014 FIFA World Cup is to use the event as a platform to communicate ...Brazilians want new names for World Cup mascotSI.comFIFA defends World Cup mascot namesTimes of IndiaEndangered Armadillo Named Mascot of 2014 Soccer World CupOne Green Planet (blog)insideworldfootball (blog)all 58 news articles »

US Opens 2012 FIFA U

Boxscore-17 Women's World Cup With Scoreless Draw Against ...LANKARAN, Azerbaijan (Sept. 22, 2012) – The United States opened the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a scoreless draw against France on Saturday in the Group B opener for both teams at Lankaran Stadium. U.S. goalkeeper Jane Campbell had ...US opens U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup with 0-0 draw with FranceBoxscoreall 6 news articles »

Solomons seek to repay local passion

http://tinyurl.com/c5sm6uu - Low praises Schweinsteiger, Podolski

Germany coach Joachim Low has expressed his delight at the return to form and fitness of Bastian Schweinsteiger ahead of next month's programme of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers. Germany travel to Dublin to face the Republic of Ireland on 12 ...and more »

2014 World Cup Volunteer Program receives more than 130000 entries

On Monday (September 24), FIFA announced the final figures from the registration process for volunteers interested in participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the preliminary draws for these two competitions. The ...Brazil 2014 receives record volunteer applicationsinsideworldfootball (blog)all 2 news articles »

Solomons seek to repay local passion

The result earned the Solomons a place in the 2004 OFC Nations Cup final and, at the same time, elimin ated New Zealand from the race for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Bonitos subsequently lost against Australia in both the continental decider and the ...and more »

Soccer

http://tinyurl.com/9w3vuee - Men's soccer

UK The Kentucky KernelMen's soccer - TEAM NOTES The Kentucky men's soccer team completed a successful week with a win Tuesday at IPFW, 5-1, and a home 2-2 draw in the Conference USA lidlifter against Memphis. UK will return to action on Wednesday, hosting No. 8 Indiana at 7 p.m. ET at ...UK men's soccer plays to 2-2 draw against MemphisUK The Kentucky Kernelall 5 news articles »

Referees treat foreign players differently, says Aguero

SOCCER · Scores · England | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Netherlands | Scotland | Spain | United States · MLS · England · Premier League | English Championship · Other · Argentina | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Netherlands | Scotland ...and more »

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SARAJEVO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic could miss the World Cu p qualifier away to Greece on Oct. 12 because of a groin injury, coach Safet Susic said on Monday. Susic included uncapped central defender Ervin Zukanovic in his 22-man squad as Bosnia, who also face Lithuania on Oct. 16, set out to preserve their 100 percent Group G record after emphatic wins over ...

David Beckham Has Whisky

http://tinyurl.com/8e98hev - Do you think I'm Becksy? David Beckham and Rod Stewart's kids team up

Do you think I'm Becksy? David Beckham and Rod Stewart's kids team upDAVID Beckham has a ball with rock pal Rod Stewart as their lads play footie. Becks sent over a cross in front of son Romeo, ten, and relaxing 67-year-old Rod in a Los Angeles park. David Beckham and Rod Stewart. Pop stars ... David Beckham and Rod ...

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The National-David Beckham appears set to return from a sprained left ankle, although the Los Angeles won both games in his absence. The playoff-bound look for a fifth straight victory Sunday night when they visit the lowly Colorado Rapids. Beckham is ...Beckham nearly fit, but Wilhelmsson questionable for LAMajor League SoccerDavid Beckham news: LA star set to return from ankle injuryGiveMeFootball.comLos Angeles at its brightest when David Beckham playsDenver PostNDTV -The Nationa lall 58 news articles »

David Beckham Has Whisky

-On Wednesday night, soccer superstar David Beckham had himself an Irish-themed boys' night out complete with whiskey, an Irish pub and even his very own Irishman! The husband of Victoria Beckham had a little time out from family duties on Wednesday, ...and more »