Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, Olympics

http://tinyurl.com/cubcrmd - USA Qualifies for 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup from Sept. 18

-NASSAU, Bahamas (May 11, 2013) – The U.S. Beach Soccer National Team qualified for the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after rallying past Costa Rica 4-2 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship at the Malcolm Park Beach ...and more »

Royal Melbourne to host World Cup in November

MELBOURNE, Australia The World Cup of Golf will be held at Royal Melbourne in November the week after the Australian Masters. The International Federation of PGA Tours said in a statement Sunday that the World Cup will be held from Nov. 21-24 at the ...and more »

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, Olympics

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, OlympicsSAO PAULO While Brazil struggles to finish its stadiums in time for the 2014 World Cup, Twitter is already workin g to cash in on what the U.S. company's head of revenue, Adam Bain, sees as a potentially huge business opportunity. Robust consumer ...and more »

Ghana prepares for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers

http://tinyurl.com/bzp58ce - USA Qualifies for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

The U.S. Beach Soccer National Team qualified for the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after rallying past Costa Rica 4-2 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer and Futsal Facility in Nassau, ...Beach Soccer: Witness History In The MakingBahamas TribuneJamaica blown away by El Salvador in beach soccer - DaijiWorld.comDaijiworld.comall 7 news articles »

Royal Melbourne to host World Cup in November

MELBOURNE, Australia The World Cup of Golf will be held at Royal Melbourne in November the week after the Australian Masters. The International Federation of PGA Tours said in a statement Sunday that the World Cup will be held from Nov. 21-24 at the ...and more »

Ghana prepares for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers

The Ghana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) has tasked a national team selection committee, made up of coaches from both championship and division one beach soccer leagues to produce a strong 25-man provisional squad to commence preparations ...and more »

Lionel Messi biopic being developed ahead of World Cup

http://tinyurl.com/d6vjjfo - Ghana prepares for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers

The Ghana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) has tasked a national team selection committee, made up of coaches from both championship and division one beach soccer leagues to produce a strong 25-man provisional squad to commence preparations ...and more »

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, Olympics

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, OlympicsSAO PAULO While Brazil struggles to finish its stadiums in time for the 2014 World Cup, Twitter is already working to cash in on what the U.S. company's head of revenue, Adam Bain, sees as a potentially huge business opportunity. Robust consumer ...and more »

Lionel Messi biopic being developed ahead of World Cup

Entertainment.ieLONDON (AP) Lionel Messi's life story is set to hit the movie screens in time for the 2014 Worl d Cup. Epic Pictures Group says it is financing and developing a Rocky-style film after buying the rights to dramatize a biography about the Barcelona ...Lionel Messi biopic to be released in advance of 2014 World CupCBSSports.com (blog)Soccer's 'greatest ever' debate finds fresh rivalry on big-screenThe Border MailCoinciding with next year's World Cup, a Lionel Messi biopic is on the way.Entertainment.ieHuffington Post -Straits Times -Apun Ka Choiceall 33 news articles »

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. 10 May 2013 13:06. MESSI'S rise from a modest background in Argentina to becoming one of the greatest players of modern times will be charted in the film. Lionel Messi ...Football's Messi scores movie hat-trick planned for 2014 World CupVietnam Investment ReviewLionel Messi biopic in the works for summer 2014Digital SpyLionel Messi News Update: Epic Pictures To Release Film In Time For 2014 ...Latinos PostFansShareall 24 news articles »

Brazil 2014 is my focus

- - Nigeria coach Stephen has assured he is fully focused on leading the country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After a three-hour, close-door parley in the office of the sports minister in Abuja on Tuesday, Nigeria's longest-serving ...Emenike: Win World Cup Ticket, Get N8mP.M. NewsAkpala called up by NigeriaBBC Spo rtEmenike promises $$$ for WC qualificationKickOffClubcallall 12 news articles »

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- Nigeria/Kenya: - . 6 May 2013. World football-governing body, FIFA has appointed Ivorian official, Noumandiez Doue as referee for next month's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super ...

David Beckham pays tribute to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson on ...

http://tinyurl.com/cukcz8r - Beckham's Tribute To 'Father' Fergie

-Beckham's Tribute To 'Father' Fergie-The dressing room incident when Alex Ferguson kicked a boot into David Beckham's face has grown in infamy, and is a key moment in the relationship between the pair. Soon after, Beckham left for Real Madrid, having been a central member of Fergie's ...“I sat there. I took the hairdryer on the chin, in my face, in my eyes ...The Irish Sunall 2 news articles »

Beckham hails 'greatest' Ferguson, Rio thanks boss

Beckham hails 'greatest' Ferguson, Rio thanks bossDavid Beckham has described Sir Alex Ferguson as the "greatest and best manager" he has played under, while Rio Ferdinand has become one of the first of the current playing staff to react to news of the Scot's retirement. Beckham, 38, was a product of ...

David Beckham pays tribute to Manchester Unite
d boss Sir Alex Ferguson on ...

David Beckham pays tribute to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson on Facebook. DAVID BECKHAM took to social media site Facebook to pay tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after the Scot announced he would be retiring at the end of the season.

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http://tinyurl.com/bm4vm32 - Brazil 2014 Qualifiers: South Africa Vs CAR Game Moved to Cameroon

South Africa's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic has been moved to a neutral venue and Cameroon happens to be the best place chosen for the encounter to be played in the nation’s capital, Yaoundé on 9 June.

FIFA: No action against FA over Ferdinand chants

FIFA has announced it will not take disciplinary action against the Football Association for alleged racist chants from England fans directed at the Ferdinand brothers during the match against San Marino in March. FIFA: No action against FA ... However ...FIFA: No action over fan chantsSportinglife.comall 2 news articles »

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- However, The FA has been warned to take "preventative measures" after anti-discrimination body FARE reported the singing of an abusive song, which called for Rio and Anton Fer dinand to be burned on a bonfire, to FIFA following the World Cup qualifier.

Blatter urges Asia to seek more World Cup places

http://tinyurl.com/cpezeko - US Soccer's WCQ Travel Package Draws Rave Reviews

US Soccer's WCQ Travel Package Draws Rave ReviewsFans who took full advantage of the benefits of U.S. Soccer's World Cup Qualifying Travel Package probably were not expecting the need to bundle themselves in their U.S. Soccer scarves when the U.S. Men's National Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 on ...

Andrea Pirlo To Retire: Pirlo Set To Retire After World Cup.

"In 2014 I will stop playing for the national team, and I think that the World Cup will be my last appointment with the blue shirt of Italy - space needs to be given to younger players," said the Italian in Turin. Pirlo made his debut in the Azzuri ...Andrea Pirlo to bow out for Italy after next year's World Cup - CBCCBC.caPirlo to end Italy career after 2014 World CupReuters UKAndrea Pirlo to retire after 2012 World CupExaminer.comMSN NZ Newsall 33 news arti cles »

Blatter urges Asia to seek more World Cup places

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) FIFA President Sepp Blatter has urged Asian football to push for more World Cup entries at the expense of Europe and South America, promoting an issue which could help his own re-election prospects. Blatter said Friday ...

FIFA vice prez backs India's 2017 U

http://tinyurl.com/clxef9g - Family of Utah soccer referee who died holds vigil

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The oldest daughter of the Utah soccer referee who died Saturday a week after a teenage player punched him in the head hopes to forgive the young man who did it - but not yet.

US soccer referee dies after punch

A memorial is held for a soccer referee who died after he was allegedly punched while issuing a yellow card during a game in Salt Lake City, Utah.

FIFA vice prez backs India's 2017 U

FIFA vice prez backs India's 2017 U-Asian football witnessed turbulent times recently with its president Mohamed Bin Hammam's involvement in a corruption scandal which ended with the election of a new chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain earlier in the month, and Al ...India's 2017 U- gets support from FIFA VP - IBNLiveIBNLiveall 10 news articles »

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-Milan's Allegri denies reports of Roma switchROME, May 4 (Reuters) - AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri denied on Saturday reports that he will join Serie A rivals AS Roma at the end of the season. "These are purely allegations and very disappointing," Allegri told a news conference before ...and more »

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-I have been exploited in 'tragic' season at QPR - LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony believes he has been "exploited" in what has been a "tragic" season for the relegated Premier League club, he told the BBC on Saturday. The 49-year-old Malaysian businessman ...and more »

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AFP-BARCELONA, May 4 (Reuters) - Barcelona forward Lionel Messi trained normally on Saturday and midfielder Sergio Busquets was also back working with his team mates as the La Liga leaders prepa re for Sunday's potentially title-clinching game at home to ...Lionel Messi misses Barcelona training before La Liga matchSI.comall 15 news articles »

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MADRID, May 3 (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho lashed out at his critics and suggested he was not being given enough credit on Friday amid widespread expectation he is poised to abandon the La Liga club at the end of this season. The outspoken Portuguese, who has hinted he may be on his way back to Chelsea despite having a contract with Real until June 2016, reiterated that he will ...

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LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Arsenal are in a "very, very strong position for the future", manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday as an eighth season without a trophy reaches a nervy conclusion. Wenger also played down any talk of him leaving the Gunners before his current contract ends next year and said he felt as committed to Arsenal as he has done since arriving in the red half of North London in ...

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May 3 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings fro m the Ukrainian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 3 Tavria Simferopol 1 Chernomorets Odessa 3 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Shakhtar Donetsk 26 23 2 1 69 14 71 -------------------------2 Dynamo Kiev 26 18 2 6 49 18 56 -------------------------3 Metalist Kharkiv 26 17 5 4 51 22 56 4 Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 26 14 7 5 41 22 49 5 ...

Emenike to miss 2014 qualifiers and Confederations Cup

http://tinyurl.com/cxtu36f - SA ref duo in frame for Brazil 2014

DANIEL Bennett and Zakhele Siwela are due back home today after passing their fitness tests in the run-up to the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. Tweet. SHOWING THE CARD: PSL referee Daniel Bennett. The pair were in Casablanca from the weekend until ...

The Road To Brazil 2014

The ten group winners will progress to round three, where they will be paired into five home-away series to be played in October and November 2013 to determine Africa's five representatives at the 2014 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Brazil. Now every ...

Emenike to miss 2014 qualifiers and Confederations Cup

The Super Eagles then travel to play Namibia a week later in another match on the road to Brazil 2014. His absence is a blow for Nigeria who are only top of Group F on goal difference, ahead of Malawi in the race to reach next year's World Cup. Emenike ...a nd more »

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By Sonia Oxley LIVERPOOL, May 1 (Reuters) - The Merseyside derby takes on added significance this weekend as Everton head to Anfield seeking to finish above bitter rivals Liverpool for successive seasons in the top flight for the first time since 1937. A win on Sunday would ensure David Moyes's side could not be overtaken by Liverpool, although victory in itself would be an achievement as they ...

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Hafez Al Medlej has withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presidential elections, the regional body said on Wednesday. Al Medlej was the outsider for Thursday's vote in Kuala Lumpur where he was due to stand against Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Yousuf Al Serkal of the United Arab Emirates and Thai Worawi Makudi ...

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* says hooked on stock trading * Tax evasion affair c ould cost presidency (Updates with more quotes, details) BERLIN (Reuters) - A Swiss bank account held by Bayern Munich president Uli , who is under investigation for suspected tax evasion, is unrelated to the Bundesliga champions, he said on Wednesday. ...

South Africa's World Cup legacy under threat

http://tinyurl.com/cqqzqyz - Desert heat: World Cup hosts Qatar face scrutiny over 'slavery' accusations

Desert heat: World Cup hosts Qatar face scrutiny over 'slavery' accusationsIn a statement to CNN, FIFA maintained that the "World Cup in the Middle East offers a great opportunity for the region to discover football's power as a platform for positive social change. FIFA upholds the respect for human rights and the application ...and more »

Football: Maracana reopens for World Cup test

Rio de Janeiro's main stadium has reopened after a multi-million dollar makeover in preparation for next year's football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Maracana Stadium was opened up to around 25,000 fans who watched a friendly between select ...

South Africa's World Cup legacy under threat

South Africa's World Cup legacy under threatJOHANNESBURG — The now-dysfunctional South African Football Association is facing serious financial difficulties and may have "dipped into" FIFA's World Cup legacy money to keep it "afloat," a newspaper reported Sunday, the latest in a stream of ...

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http://tinyurl.com/bmwjkqd - SWOLing For Good: The Homeless World Cup

Soccer is a game built on deft skills and artfully executed teamwork; fueled by deep rooted passion and commitment. But, there is another side to the game we love, where those same skills, teamwork, passion and commitment are channeled towards a ...

Soccer: Maracana reopens for World Cup test

Rio de Janeiro's main stadium has reopened after a multi-million dollar makeover in preparation for next year's football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Maracana Stadium was opened up to around 25,000 fans who watched a friendly between select ...Rio's Maracanã stadium reopens after renovations for World Cup test - GlobalPostGlobalPost (blog)Soccer-Maracana re-opens but still not finishedYahoo! SportsMatch held in renovated Rio World Cup stadiumUPI.comBloomberg -Yahoo! Canada Sportsall 41 news articles »

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-Blat ter misplaces Argentines' joy at 1978 World Cup winBUENOS AIRES, April 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's first World Cup victory in 1978 was a catharsis for fans desperate for a title to go with the belief their team had often been the best on the planet without being able to show it. It was not what FIFA ...and more »

FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of ...

http://tinyurl.com/ceufgwo - The official FIFA World Cup Magazine

- and FIFA TV are pleased to present the ninth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition we focus on carnival and football in the Amazon region, as even in the rainforest the game has top billing ...

2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil: Maracanã Stadium In Rio De Janeiro Reopens After ...

2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil: Maracanã Stadium In Rio De Janeiro Reopens After Being Rebuilt [PHOTOS & VIDEO]. By Patricia Rey-Mallen, Apr 26, 2013 12:30 PM EDT. Text Size; Larger the Fonts; Smaller the Fonts. Maracana Stadium 1. Reuters. After two ...A goal-filled party at Maracana reopeningFifa.comMaracana reopened after USD 500 mn World Cup revamp - Zee NewsZee News1st Symposium on the relevance and impact of the FIFA World Cups 1930-2010 ...BoxscoreYahoo! Eurosport UK (blog) -Sky News -FRANCE 24all 31 news articl es »

FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of ...

FIFA showcased a dazzling palette of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ multimedia services at the first World Broadcaster Meeting (WBM) in Rio de Janeiro on 24-25 April 2013, giving a mouth-watering taste of how the tournament will come to life for millions ...

FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of ...

http://tinyurl.com/9yy3s2p - The official FIFA World Cup Magazine

- and FIFA TV are pleased to present the ninth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition we focus on carnival and football in the Amazon region, as even in the rainforest the game has top billing ...

2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil: Maracanã Stadium In Rio De Janeiro Reopens After ...

2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil: Maracanã Stadium In Rio De Janeiro Reopens After Being Rebuilt [PHOTOS & VIDEO]. By Patricia Rey-Mallen, Apr 26, 2013 12:30 PM EDT. Text Size; Larger the Fonts; Smaller the Fonts. Maracana Stadium 1. Reuters. After two ...The Maracana, where Brazilian hearts were brokenFifa.comMaracana stadium set to reopenSan Angelo Standard TimesIn pictures: Maracana stadium reopensBBC SportThe Star Onlineall 13 news articles »

FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of ...

FIFA showcased a dazzling palette of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ multimedia services at the first World Broadcaster Meeting (WBM) in Rio de Janeiro on 24-25 April 2013, giving a mouth-watering taste of how the tournament will come to life for millions ...It's Official: Sony, FIFA to Test Live 4K During Three Confederations Cup MatchesHollywood ReporterSony kicks off largest ever 4KTV trialRapid tv newsUruguay worried Suarez won't be match fit for Confed. CupSI.comall 8 news articles »

Australia defends Trinidad funding grant as part of mandatory FIFA World Cup ...

http://tinyurl.com/cqmhdot - FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of ...

FIFA showcased a dazzling palette of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ multimedia services at the first World Broadcaster Meeting (WBM) in Rio de Janeiro on 24-25 April 2013, giving a mouth-watering taste of how the tournament will come to life for millions ...It's Official: Sony, FIFA to Test Live 4K During Three Confederations Cup MatchesHollywood ReporterSony kicks off largest ever 4KTV trialRapid tv newsUruguay fret over Suarez's fitness for Confed. CupNBCNews.comall 5 news articles »

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Luis Suarez of Uruguay handles the ball on the goal line, for which he is sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between ... more. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY ...

Australia d
efends Trinidad funding grant as part of mandatory FIFA World Cup ...

Globe and MailBRISBANE, Australia – Australia's soccer federation has defended a decision to fund a stadium upgrade in Trinidad, highlighted in a damaging ethics report into former FIFA vice president Jack Warner, saying it was fulfilling its mandatory requirements ...Warner 'took FFA World Cup money'Fox SportsFFA hit by fraud claim - The AgeThe Ageall 101 news articles »

Cameroon Legend Roger Milla: Profile of an Indomitable Lion

http://tinyurl.com/cb2f45u - Brazil Swap Rates Fall on Central Bank Minutes; Real Advances

Brazil’s swap rates declined as the central bank said in minutes of last week’s policy meeting that uncertainty requires caution, spurring speculation that increases in borrowing costs will be limited.

Brazil booed by own fans during draw with Chile

Brazil were booed by their own fans after stumbling to a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium on Wednesday.        

Cameroon Legend Roger Milla: Profile of an Indomitable Lion

Few gave them any chance of success in their opener against holders Argentina, but after marking Diego Maradona out of the game, the Cameroonians gave themselves a platform to play from and upset the odds with a glorious 1-0 victory. From there, they ...

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati still shooting for World Cup in the United States

http://tinyurl.com/bt9u7qv - Sand Cranes plot for World CupPublish Date: Apr 23, 2013

LOCAL soccer governing body FUFA has kicked off preparations for the beach soccer World Cup. Last week, the federation, named a 24 man squad that will later be trimmed by half for the African qualifiers in Morocco next month. The top teams in Morocco ...and more »

Warner 'took FFA World Cup money'

Globe and MailWarner 'took FFA World Cup money'Serious questions have again been raised over Football Federation Australia's failed World Cup bid in the wake of a damning report that alleges former leading FIFA official Jack Warner pocketed a $462,000 donation meant to help the Trinidad and Tobago ...Fresh questions about World Cup bid - Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAustralia defends Trinidad funding grant as part of mandatory FIFA World Cup ...Fox NewsFFA hit by fraud claim - The AgeThe AgeGlobalPost (blog)all 98 news articles »

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati still shooting for World Cup in the United States

U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati is set to assume his seat among FIFA's power brokers after his election to the influential 25-man FIFA Executive Committee last Friday. And that can only be a good thing for the USA's bid to host future World Cups.CONCACAF pushing for fourth World Cup spot – US Soccer chief GulatiTribalfootball.comSOCCER: Gulati in ExCo good for U.S.Press-EnterpriseGulati must walk FIFA tight ropeSoccer AmericaThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com -San Gabriel Valley Tribune -Goal.com Americaall 13 news articles »

FIFA soccer World Cup trophy leaves Ukraine for European tour

http://tinyurl.com/c9ozer7 - Experts to discuss impact of the FIFA World Cup

Scholars and experts from the academic world will visit the Home of FIFA in Zurich for a four-day symposium designed to encourage debate about the FIFA World Cup™ as a mega-event. There has been much academic discussion and argument around the ...and more »

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine

- and FIFA TV bring you the eighth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition, we turn our attentions to the host city of Fortaleza, where excitement is already building ahead of next year's tournament ...

FIFA soccer World Cup trophy leaves Ukraine for European tour

Weighing approximately 4.5 kilograms, the trophy went on the tour to promote the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The prize will be given to the winner of the tournament. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, wil l be the next stop in the tour of the ...and more »

FIFA soccer World Cup trophy leaves Ukraine for European tour

http://tinyurl.com/c6wku83 - The official FIFA World Cup Magazine

- and FIFA TV bring you the eighth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition, we turn our attentions to the host city of Fortaleza, where excitement is already building ahead of next year's tournament ...

Team Canada U17 boys qualify for 2013 FIFA World Cup

Fifa.comIn a heroic effort, the Team Canada U17 boys soccer team qualified for the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup with a come-from-behind 4-2 victory over Jamaica in the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF U17 Championship from Panama. The game saw team Canada ...Mexico juniors continue to dominateFifa.comCanada M17 Claim Bronze Medal after Dramatic Fight-backOye! TimesCanada has two late goals, wins in penalty kicks to finish 3rd at U17 tourneyVictoria Times ColonistFOXSports.comall 8 news articles »

FIFA soccer World Cup trophy leaves Ukraine f
or European tour

Weighing approximately 4.5 kilograms, the trophy went on the tour to promote the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The prize will be given to the winner of the tournament. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, will be the next stop in the tour of the ...and more »

MP & Silva bags Vietnamese Fifa World Cup rights

http://tinyurl.com/bmgggjb - MP & Sliva Secures Fifa Rights For Vietnam

Fifa.comThe 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM is expected to once again captivate soccer fans as 32 teams get ready to battle for the coveted trophy in Brazil next year 12 June - 13 July 2014, and MP & Silva will be the exclusive distributor for television rights ...MP & Silva acquires exclusive FIFA media rights in VietnamCampaign Asia-PacificTahiti well equipped to welcome world's bestFifa.comFIFA gives three slots to Africa for 2015 Women's World CupNew Straits TimesGhanaWeb -PaddockTalkall 9 news articles »

FIFA concerned about World Cup stadium delay

FIFA has expressed alarm about repeated delays in readying the Brasilia stadium for the Confederations Cup in June and next year's World Cup. FIFA representatives make an inspection visit on September 9, 2012 to see the progress of the works at ...Brazil 2014 : Latest News and Pictures of All 12 World Cup StadiumsBleacher ReportFIFA unhappy at delay to finish work on venue for Confed Cup opener, says no ...Victoria Times ColonistStadiums Progress – First fortnight of April 2013Fifa.comCRIENGLISH.com -twentyfour7 Footballall 14 news articles »

MP & Silva bags Vietnamese Fifa World Cup rights

It also includes the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 in Tahiti, the Fifa Under-20 World Cup 2013 in Turkey, the Fifa Under-17 World Cup 2013 in the UAE, the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, and the Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup ...

Remembering the USA in 1990 World Cup Qualifying

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NBCSports.com-The Confederations Cup is a dress-rehearsal for the 2014 World Cup. "Without the grass it would be like opening a theatre with no stage," Brasilia's World Cup secretary Claudio Monteiro told reporters. President Dilma Rousseff was scheduled to open the ...Two Brazilian Fans Killed on Way to World Cup StadiumNew Tang Dynasty TelevisionTwo fans killed in BrazilNBCSports.comTwo killed in shooting near Brazil World Cup stadium siteSI.comReuters India -The West Australian -The Japan Timesall 19 news articles »

Canada soccer squad qualifies for Under

-Two Brampton soccer players helped Canada qualify for the under- 2013 in the United Arab Emirates. Canada came back from behind to defeat Jamaica 4-2 on Saturday in the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF under-17 championship in Panama.

Remembering the USA in 1990 World Cup Qualifying

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (April 15, 2013) US Soccer Players – 1989 stands out as an important year, if not the most important for US Soccer in its 100-year history. It was when the USA put 40 years of frustration to an end by qualifying for the ...

Salvador opens Brazil 2014's third new stadium

http://tinyurl.com/bvkousv - Brazil 2014 'In Our Hands': Letsholonyane

Brazil 2014 'In Our Hands': LetsholonyaneKaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane echoes the beliefs of his Bafana Bafana team-mates when he says that South Africa's qualification for the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil is solely in their hands. South Africa has three matches remaining in ...

World Cup: Two fans killed before test event at Brazil 2014 venue

Sao Paulo: Two fans were shot to death on their way to a test event Sunday at a World Cup stadium in northeastern Brazil, just two months before the venue hosts matches in the Confederations Cup. The fans were killed about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from ...World Cup: Two football fans killed near Brazilian 2014 venueBBC SportTwo fans killed before 2014 World Cup test run at stadium in BrazilNBCSports.comTwo fans shot dead as 2014 World Cup stadium is put to test in BrazilThe Indepe ndentAhram Online -Yahoo!7 News -Victoria Times Colonistall 19 news articles »

Salvador opens Brazil 2014's third new stadium

Salvador opens Brazil 2014's third new stadiumFollowing on from the Mineirao in Belo Horizonte and the Castelao in Fortaleza, the Arena Fonte Nova, located in Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahia, is the third stadium to be completed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Bahia's most famous ...Salvador stadium ready for World Cup 2014Emirates 24/7all 13 news articles »

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-17 World Cp: FIFA wants to edcate AIFF - -17 World Cp: FIFA wants to edcate AIFF New Delhi: With India in the reckoning for hosting the nder-17 World Cp in 2017, FIFA is learnt to be keen on edcating the AIFF officials on the nitty-gritty associated with organising big international ...and more &raqo;

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LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Newcastle United will impose lifetime bans on "so-called fans" who created mayhem in the city cente after the team were beaten by arch-rivals Sunderland in Sunday's Premier League derby, the club said on Monday. A statement on the Newcastle website (www.nufc.co.uk) said the club were "embarrassed and appalled" by the violence that followed the 3-0 home defeat ...

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BUCHAREST, April 15 (Reuters) - CFR Cluj have named former attacking midfielder Eugen Trica as their new coach in an attempt to revive their fo rtunes following a disappointing season, the Romanian champions said on Monday. Trica, who won a domestic treble as a Cluj player in 2009, became the club's 13th coach since 2004 after replacing Portuguese Paulo Sergio who quit following the team's 3-2 ...

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-Di Canio's Sunderland win to ease relegation fearsLONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - Sunderland won their first match under new manager Paolo Di Canio, beating Newcastle United 3-0 in a thunderous Tyne-Wear derby to ease their Premier League relegation woes on Sunday. Di Canio, who replaced Martin ...and more »

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-MADRID, April 14 (Reuters) - A quick-fire double from Imanol Agirretxe helped fourth-placed Real Sociedad to a 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano that strengthened their hold on the last Champions League qualification berth in La Liga on Sunday. The club from ...and more »

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--April 14 (Reuters) - Central Coast Mariners will take on Western Sydney Wanderers in the A- after beating Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the second semi-final on Sunday. Danny McBreen's 42nd minute strike at Gosford's Bluetongue Stadium earned ...and more & raquo;

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April 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Scottish Cup Semifinal matches on Saturday Hibernian 4 Alex Harris 50, Leigh Griffiths 78,115, Eoin Doyle 83 Missed penalty: Leigh Griffiths 72Falkirk (II) 3 Craig Sibbald 6, Jay Fulton 17, Blair Alston 30 - - -Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 14 Dundee United v Celtic (1145)

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April 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Scottish Cup Semifinal matches on Saturday SemifinalSaturday, April 13Hibernian - Falkirk (II) 4-3 (halftime: 0-3, 90 mins: 3-3) AET Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 14 Dundee United v Celtic (1145)

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April 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Bulgarian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, April 13Levski Sofia 2 Lokomotiv Sofia 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Levski Sofia 22 15 4 3 44 15 49 -------------------------2 Ludogorets 21 14 6 1 36 8 48 3 Litex Lovech 2 1 13 4 4 48 14 43 -------------------------4 CSKA Sofia 21 12 6 3 35 12 42 -------------------------5 Botev ...

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Fifa.com-MANCHESTER, April 11 (Reuters) - Russia expects to welcome more than one million foreigners to the 2018 World Cup and a 'Fans Law' guaranteeing their safety has taken a step closer to the statute books, a top official said on Thursday. Under the ...Russia aims laws at fan problem before 2018 WCupBoston Heraldall 3 news articles »

US soccer holds on to slim World Cup hopes

Tweet. TOPICS: world cup men's soccer us soccer. Points are at a premium in World Cup qualifying, so when the United States lost to Honduras after conceding a late goal in February, the pressure turned on very early for Team USA. Honduras is not ...

FIFA Women's World Cup of Soccer to give Edmonton Eskimos the boot in June ...

FIFA Women's World Cup of Soccer to give Edmonton Eskimos the boot in June ...When Canada's soccer darlings return to the scene of their prime in June 2015 for the FIFA World Cup of Women's Soccer, they'll give the boot to the Edmonton Eskimos, at least for a month or so. The Women's World's, a fabulous get for Canada and the ...

How to Make Americans Love Soccer: Just Copy Australia

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Sport LIVE-BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, April 10 (Reuters) - More than half a million tickets have been sold for the Confederations Cup in June, but host nation Brazil has yet to finish the main stadiums to be used in the dress rehearsal for the 2014 World Cup.FACTBOX--Brazil's Confederations Cup stadiumsChicago Tribuneall 2 news articles »

Soccer Players in Europe Face 10

Soccer365 (press release)-UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino said soccer needs to do more to tackle racism following a wave of high-profile incidents in recent months. UEFA today ordered Ukraine's Dynamo Kyiv to play a game without spectators next season following “racist ...European soccer proposes 10-game race abuse banHuffington PostSoccer-UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racismYahoo! SportsUEFA outlines racism sanctionsSoccer365 (press release)all 44 news articles »

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Bleacher ReportSo it's time U.S. Soccer's marketers realized international stars are only part of the equation. The heads of the MLS and the U.S. men's national team could learn a few things from the burgeoning pro-soccer league in Australia, as well as from long ...Soccer in America: Is the MLS More International Now Than Ever Before?Bleacher Reportall 2 news articles »

David Beckham 'set to extend playing career by signing new PSG deal'

http://tinyurl.com/avfj3fa - How the LA Galaxy have moved on from David Beckham

Franklin had only 23 fewer completed passes than David Beckham in 2012. The solid majority of those passes were to Beckham and Juninho as Franklin combined with them to make a distributing core on the right side of the pitch. Bruce Arena has made a ...

Victoria Beckham tells David Beckham: Put me first

Celebrity Dirty Laundry'To say Victoria's upset is an understatement,' a source tells Now. 'When he first went to Paris, David promised Victoria that it was a last hurrah and he assured her that it wouldn't be long before she could take centre stage.' While Becks is training ...Victoria Beckham's Boobs Downsized - Goes From DD Back To A Cup (Photos)Celebrity Dirty Laundryall 7 news articles »

David Beckham 'set to extend playing career by signing new PSG deal'

David Beckham 'set to ex tend playing career by signing new PSG deal'David Beckham is set to extend his playing career by another year after being offered a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain. The French club, who signed Beckham on a five-month deal in February, are reportedly keen to reward his impressive start to ...Beckham: We can beat BarcelonaESPN.co.ukDavid Beckham wants PSG start against Barcelona in Champions LeagueGiveMeFootball.comDavid Beckham confident of Paris Saint-Germain winSports MoleInside Futbol -The Score -FOXSports.comall 61 news articles »

David Beckham keen to start against Barcelona

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The Secret Goop Behind David Beckham's HairIt's called diatomaceous earth, and when it's not used to fight insect infestations, it keeps David Beckham's hair all bedheady. We like it because it absorbs grime while making hair easy to style—all at the same diatomaceous time. hanzdefuko.com $17 ...

David Beckham supporting charity set up in memory of Carshalton teacher who ...

DAVID Beckham is supporting a charity launched in memory of a woman who took her own life. Samantha Abbott, 41, jumped from the roof of a Sutton car park in 2009 after suffering from postnatal depression. ​. TRAGIC DEATH: Samantha Abbott. A teacher ...

David Beckham keen to start against Barcelona

DAVID BECKHAM HAS expressed his desire to be involved from the start in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League return leg against Barcelona. T he England midfielder was in the starting line-up for the 2-2 quarter-final first leg against the Spanish side ...and more »

Klinsmann open to staying with US after World Cup

http://tinyurl.com/c8r8uoa - Mini World Cup a raucous celebration of Edmonton's diverse communities

Mini World Cup a raucous celebration of Edmonton's diverse communitiesChilean soccer fans, Rod Lemire, left, Pedro Dominquez, Horaico Lemire and Jose Rivera watch a Mini World Cup game between Chile and Italy at the South Soccer Centre on April 6, 2013. Photograph by: Greg Southam , . EDMONTON - It ...and more »

Bolivia vs. Brazil: Friendly Win Puts World Cup 2014 Host in Right Direction

Brazil made quick work of Bolivia in their friendly, winning 4-0. Neymar had a brace with Leandro Damiao and 19-year-old Leandro netting the other two goals. It's the first win for Luiz Felipe Scolari since his return to the Brazil national team. It's also the first win for the country since a 4-0 win against Japan in an October 16 friendly. Hosting the World Cup can be a double-edged sword. On ...

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NEW YORK (AP) - Jurgen Klinsmann was at the top of the world. OK, not quite. But as he stood on the sun-splashed 86th floor of the Empire State Building, he was 1,050 feet above ground level and had just led the U.S. to a snowy win over Costa Rica and ...Jurgen Klinsmann On 100 Years Of US Soccer: 'We Need More Ambition'ForbesJurgen Klinsmann talks Costa Rica, Landon Donovan and MLSers in EuropeMajor League SoccerUS soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he's monitoring Landon Donovan's ...New York Daily NewsSportingNews.com -Bleacher Reportall 10 news articles »

Biting Back: Paris romance for David Beckham and Sky Sports

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From One Direction to David Beckham, Twilight to Ellen DeGeneres, these shortlists mark the beginning of the Social Stars celebration of the biggest superstars on the planet. Over to the fans… Thomson added: “We anticipate that this could be one of ...and more »

David Beckham Underwear Ads Inspire British Men to Enlarge Their Penis [Video]

David Beckham's sexy underwear adverts are putting pressure on men to go under the knife to increase their penis size. The popular Beckham ad for H and M, directed by Guy Ritchie, shows the former England captain running in his underpants across the ...'Beckham's underwear ads inspiring men to undergo male organ enlargements'Daily Bhaskarall 3 news articles »

Biting Back: Paris romance for David Beckham and Sky Sports

PAR IS, FRANCE - APRIL 02: David Beckham (R) of PSG shakes hands with Lionel Messi of Barcelona ahead of the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona FCB at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2013 in Paris ...David Beckham discusses his Paris Saint-Germain futureFansShareBeckham criticism 'strange and unfair' - AncelottiNDTVBeckham in talks to extend PSG dealAl-Bawabaall 18 news articles »

Soccer Digest: Giovanni Trapattoni still confident of World Cup success

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April 4 (Reuters) - Three Lebanese officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, a government law-enforcement agency of the island city-state said on Thursday. Referee Ali Sabbagh and assistant referees Ali Eid and Abdallah Taleb were hastily replaced by officials from Thailand and Malaysia for Tampines Rovers' 4-2 defeat by East Bengal of ...

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BERLIN, April 4 (Reuters) - Hamburg SV are still digesting last week's embarrassing 9- to Bayern Munich but coach Thorsten Fink has urged his players to accept it and move on as they battle for a European spot for next season. Hamburg, in ninth on 38 points with seven games left in the season, take on direct Europa League rivals Freiburg, who are a point above them in seventh, on ...

Soccer Digest: Giovanni Trapattoni still confident of World Cup success

Ireland bos s Giovanni Trapattoni has laughed at the latest criticism to come his way and promised fans: “We can still make the World Cup finals in Brazil next year.” Pundits Eamon Dunphy and Niall Quinn have called for Trapattoni to resign after a 1-1 ...

Brazil 2014 World Cup wine revealed

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The Arena Fonte Nova in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador has become the first Fifa World Cup 2014 venue to sign a naming rights sponsor, having agreed a deal with the Itaipava lager brand. According to local media reports, the deal is worth ...and more »

FIFA picks GoalControl for Brazil 2014

InquirerIn Februray, it confirmed that goal line technologies would be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. And it's now chosen Germany's GoalControl as the first system to be used at the championship. Torben Hoffmann, a former Bundesliga footballer, welcomes ...Fifa picks 14 camera Goalcontrol technology for 2014 Brazil World CupInquirerFIFA picks goal-line technology system for Confederations Cup, 2014 World Cup ...Washington PostGerman firm scores FIFA goal-line technology contract, set for 2014 World CupS iliconrepublic.comANINEWS -Scotsman -Times of Maltaall 82 news articles »

Brazil 2014 World Cup wine revealed

Brazilian winery Lidio Carraro has beaten off competition from larger rivals to be the official wines supplier for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The fifth generation-owned winery, based in the Serra Gaúcha, the highland region of southern Brazil ...

Beckham would welcome England call

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'Loose cannon' Odemwingie urged to calm down'Loose cannon' Odemwingie urged to calm down - Football - World Cup PA Sport. That is the verdict of former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia, who has previously worked with Odemwingie at international level. Odemwingie has endured a turbulent few months ...and more »

Serbia coach Mihajlovic set for October exit

Lacking fan support and under pressure from the media after a poor start to Serbia's World Cup qualifying campaign, the Balkan country's coach Sinisa Mihajlovic appears set to step down in October. ...Mihajlovic announced he is leaving national teamInSerbia Newsall 2 news articles »

Beckham would welcome England call

The former England captain is preparing to face Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, having recently retu rned to European football with Paris St Germain. He has signed up with PSG for the rest of the season but the French giants ...Running up that hill: The oldest players in sportThe ScoreBeckham still harbours England hopesA Different LeagueXavi, Alba back for Barca's PSG tripSuperSport (blog)all 291 news articles »

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April 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Swiss championship matches on Monday Monday, April 1 FC Lausanne-Sport 0 Young Boys 0 Luzern 0 Basel 4 Saturday, March 30Sion 1 Servette 1 Thun 1 Grasshoppers 0 FC Zurich 1 St Gallen 3 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Basel 25 15 7 3 47 20 52 2 Grasshoppers 25 14 7 4 29 19 49 -------------------------3 St Gallen 25 12 7 6 33 21 43 4 Sion 25 ...

Fifa World Cup trophy to be showcased in Kuwait, Oman this week

It's a good new for the soccer fan in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Oman. The 2014 Fifa World Cup Winners Trophy will be showcased there in the coming weeks, giving a life-time opportunity to the football aficionados to take a photograph with the gold trophy.Visa brings FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy to Burj KhalifaAME Info (press release)all 2 news articles »

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By Brian Homewood MUNICH, April 1 (Re uters) - Claudio Pizarro's reward for scoring four goals against Hamburg SV on Saturday could well be a place on the substitutes bench when Bayern Munich host Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. The Peruvian has been used only sparingly since returning for a second stint at Bayern this season, starting only three matches in the ...

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Myjoyonline.comFollowing Super Eagles' lacklustre performance in the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Kenya last weekend in Calabar, an ex-international, Seyi Olajengbesi, says Nigeria will eventually qualify for the mundial, but called on the team to raise its game.Brazil 2014: Will We Really 'Wake Up' after Kenya Draw?THISDAY LiveHarambee Stars receive heroic welcome after draw with NigeriaCoastweekNFF Writes FIFA, CAF over Hectic June FixturesMyjoyonline.comSuperSport (blog)all 14 news articles »

Fallout of Brazil 2014 qualifier: Eagles miss Obafemi's largesse

Fallout of Brazil 2014 qualifier: Eagles miss Obafemi's largesseOBAFEMI Martins had hoped to share with his teammates the cash he would have won if he had scored against the Harambee Stars of Kenya in last Saturday's Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier d ecided in Calabar. The Seattle Sounders' hitman fired blanks in ...

The Road to Brazil 2014: Jordan v Japan, Croatia v Serbia and the Minnows Hit ...

The Road to Brazil 2014: Jordan v Japan, Croatia v Serbia and the Minnows Hit Back. Duration: 28 minutes. First broadcast: Friday 29 March 2013. Japan travel to Jordan hoping to become the first team to qualify for Brazil 2014. And things get political ...

FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifiers: Tuesday round

http://tinyurl.com/d25hg5d - The official FIFA World Cup Magazine

- and FIFA TV welcome you to the fifth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition our journey takes us to Porto Alegre, where we explore one of the Host Cities of next year's tournament. In addition we ...Tobacco ban at 2014 FIFA World Cup in BrazilDaily Star Onlineall 2 news articles »

LOC stages Russia 2018 exhibit in Moscow

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ has staged an exhibit focusing on Russia's hosting of the world's premier football tournament in five years' time. The event took place in Moscow between 26 and 28 March, as part ...

FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifiers: Tuesday round

spyghana.com-Scotland became the first European nation to be eliminated from World C qualification after their 2-0 loss in Serbia. The defeat was S cotland's fourth in a row in competitive matches and means that they have no chance of overhauling either Belgium or ...Official wine for the FIFA World C 2014 revealedThe New Age OnlineFIFA overlooks Ghanaian referees again for the 2014 FIFA World Cspyghana.comBrazil 2014 World C: Prospective African referees for training in MoroccoAfrique en LigueBleacher Report -The Guardian (blog) -The Pointall 20 news articles »

Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'

http://tinyurl.com/copt58g - Lionel Messi closes in on Diego Maradona Argentina goal record

Lionel Messi moved to within two goals of Diego Maradona in Argentina's all-time scoring list with his 32nd for his country as they beat Venezuela 3-0 in World Cup qualifying. Messi, who stated his World Cup goal once again in midweek, is at the ...Argentina's Sabella does not believe in 'ghosts'Sport LIVEMessi wary of trip to Bolivian highlandsgulfnews.comMessi two goals shy of beating Maradona's record of 34 international strikesAl-BawabaLatinos Post -Eurosport.com AU -Ahram Onlineall 65 news articles »

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March 23 (Reuters) - Collated results and standings afterthe fifth round of matches from the third phase of Oceania WorldCup qualifying: March 22 New Zealand 2 New Caledonia 1 Dunedin Tahiti 2 Solomon Islands 0 Papeete Standings P W D L F A Pts * New Zealand 5 5 0 0 15 2 15 Ne w Caledonia 5 3 0 2 16 6 9 Tahiti 5 1 0 4 2 11 3 Solomon Islands 5 1 0 4 5 19 3 * indicates clinched Oceania group and ...

Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'

Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'. The same "hand of God" brought the papacy to Argentina as helped it to the 1986 World Cup, says Diego Maradona, the football player whose famously illicit, handled goal against England still excites ...Pope Francis, Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God'Los Angeles TimesPope Francis Gets Shout Out from the 'Hand of God' Diego MaradonaFox News Latino'Hand of God' delivered Argentine pope: MaradonaHurriyet Daily NewsInternational Business Times -Hollywood Reporter -ITV Newsall 22 news articles »

Soccer: Japan eye Brazil berth, Cahill calls for high tempo

http://tinyurl.com/cna7aq5 - Soccer: Germany should not become complacent, warns Loew

Germany's national soccer team head coach Joachim Loew attends a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Kazakhstan in Astana March 21, 2013. Credit: /Shamil Zhumatov. By Karolos Grohmann. BERLIN ...

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- - LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - England fans will be perfectly entitled to vent their anger at absent Rio Ferdinand on Tuesday against Montenegro, according to captain Steven . Ferdinand opted to pull out of the squads for the World Cup qualifiers ...and more »

Soccer: Japan eye Brazil berth, Cahill calls for high tempo

"I know the international game can be a bit more relaxed, slow tempo (compared with club soccer), but this game has to be high tempo from us and we have to make sure we pressure them and make them feel unwelcome in our stadium," Cahill told reporters.and more »

Diego Maradona's New Girlfriend Rocio Oliva Has Own Controversial Past

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Messi, who converted a penalty, is two goals short of the 34 Diego Maradona scored for Argentina, while Gonzalo Higuain's brace put him top of the South American scorers chart. "We have a forward line that can be considered among the best in the world ...VIDEO: (all goals 3-0) Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Venezuela3News NZMessi's Tough International AssisgnmentsSoccer-Ladumaall 33 news articles »

Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'

Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'. The same "hand of God" brought the papacy to Argentina as helped it to the 1986 World Cup, says Diego Maradona, the football player whose famously illicit, handled goal against England still excites ...Pope Francis Gets Shout Out from the & #39;Hand of God' Diego MaradonaFox News Latino'Hand of God' delivered Argentine pope: MaradonaHurriyet Daily NewsThe Beatified GameForeign Policy (blog)International Business Times -Hollywood Reporter -ITV Newsall 22 news articles »

Diego Maradona's New Girlfriend Rocio Oliva Has Own Controversial Past

Diego Maradona's New Girlfriend Rocio Oliva Has Own Controversial PastThe famous former football player, Diego Armando Maradona (52), and his new girlfriend, Rocío Oliva (22), recently enjoyed the football superclásico game between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid. This was the venue chosen by the controversial ...

Pressure on in Europe as Brazil 2014 draws nearer

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Hamilton SpectatorThe main conundrum for Spain coach Vicente del Bosque ahead of Friday's World Cup Group I qualifier at home to minnows Finland is who to deploy in place of Xavi should the injured Barcelona playmaker be ruled out as expected. A vital cog in the Spanish ...Spain vs. Finland: World Cup Qualifying Live Score, Highlights, RecapBleacher ReportEuropean powers resume qualifying for 2014 World Cup with easy gamesHamilton SpectatorWORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Chance to close in on 2014 spotNew Straits Timesall 68 news articles »

Brazil 2014: Sneijder Back as Dutch Seek to Keep Perfect Record

Playmaker Wesley Sneijder is relishing being back in the international fold and helping the Netherlands take another step towards World Cup qualification when they host Estonia on Friday. Sneijder has missed the last four matche s through injury and a ...and more »

Pressure on in Europe as Brazil 2014 draws nearer

FIFA.com looks ahead to today's 24 qualifying matches in Europe, with the meeting of Croatia and Serbia just one of several tasty encounters in prospect.

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3News NZ--March 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand's preparations for their crucial World Cup qualifier match against New Caledonia in Dunedin on Friday could not have been more riddled with sub-. Former captain Ryan Nelsen, considered the stabilising force in the ...Reid stays on the defensiveNew Zealand HeraldMoss out of World Cup qualifiers3News NZKillen in midfield for All WhitesNZ CitySI.comall 51 news articles »

Portugal, Spain under pressure as UEFA World Cup qualifying resumes

Eurosport.com ASIALeader Belgium, meanwhile, is off to Skopje to play Macedonia. An impressive 3-0 win at Serbia in October confirmed Marc Wilmots' "Red Devils" as one of the most exciting sides in European football at the moment. Captain Vincent Kompany is expected to ...PREVIEW-Soccer-Empty stadium awaits Hungary in crunch gameYahoo! Sportsall 3 news articles »

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-YAOUNDE, March 20 (Reuters) - Defenders Aurelien Chedjou, Dany Nounkeu and Benoit Assou-Ekotto will miss Cameroon's World Cup qualifier against Togo in Yaounde on Saturday, head coach Jean Paul Akono told reporters on Wednesday.and more »

World Cup Brazil 2014: Qualifying update as England, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina etc try to reach ...

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A hero's welcome! David Beckham is swamped by fans as he arrives in Beijng ...And David Beckham certainly received a hero's welcome as he touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on Wednesday morning. Beaming from ear-to-ear as he emerged from the terminal after a long-haul flight, the 37-year-old footballer waved ...David Beckham: China Tour Will Boost GameSky NewsDavid Beckham Kicks Off China TourHollywood ReporterDavid Beckham arrives in China as soccer ambassadorCTV NewsFOXSports.comall 66 news articles »

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With both sides finding the net with ease in recent matches, Phil Kitromilides is backing goals at both ends on Thursday evening

World Cup Brazil 2014: Qualifying update as England, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina etc try to reach ...

A w hopping 203 nations from every corner of the globe set off on the Road to Rio, all with hopes and dreams of being among the elite 32 in Brazil next summer. Slowly but surely, they are being whittled down in international football’s Survival of the Fittest.

Month after boy's birth, Diego Maradona 'recognises' son

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Maradona's still got it, kind of[VIDEO PICK: Diego] A 52-year-old Diego Maradona lashing an impressive strike in Qatar last week, that didn't go in, days before comparing the first ever election of an Argentine Pope to one of his most famous goals. Diego's letter from Dubai to Rome's ...

Pope Francis, Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God'

Telegraph.co.ukPope Francis, Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God'BUENOS AIRES The award for cleverest new-pope headline probably goes to Britain's Daily Mirror tabloid, which featured a front-page photograph Thursday of Pope Francis raising his right hand from the Vatican balcony. The headline: “The New Hand of ...Pope Francis: Diego Maradona praises 'hand of God'Telegraph.co.ukPope Francis Gets Shout Out from the 'Hand of God' Diego MaradonaFox News LatinoDiego Maradona says 'hand of God' delivered Argentinian PopeThe Daily TelegraphInternational Business Times -ITV News -Times of Maltaall 22 news articles »

Month after boy's birth, Diego Maradona 'recognises' son

Daily News & AnalysisMonth after boy's birth, Diego Maradona 'recognises' sonDaily News & AnalysisFootball legend Diego Maradona has officially recognised his former girlfriend Veronica Ojeda's newest baby as his son, a month after she gave birth to the child. The child, named Diego Fernando, is the fifth child of the Argentinean star and is ...Maradona scores twice in football comeback in DubaiThe New Age Onlineall 3 news articles »

Brazil 2014 Qualifier: NFF Has No Technical Committee, Says Keshi

http://tinyurl.com/bqj29aq - Brazil 2014 Qualifiers: Hodgson Recalls Rio Ferdinand

Telegraph.co.ukRio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. The Manchester United defender's last England appearance was in the 2-2 draw against Switzerland in June 2011, reports the BBC.Rio returns! Man United defender Ferdinand handed England recall for crucial ...Daily MailFerdinand recalled to England squad by HodgsonSport LIVERio's back! England boss Roy Hodgson recalls Ferdinand for World Cup double ...Mirror.co.ukThe Independent -Telegraph.co.uk -Goal.com Singaporeall 208 news articles »

Brazil 2014: Eagles Must Beat Kenya in Style, Boasts Okonkwo

CHANNELSSuper Eagles fringe player, Chibuzor Okonkwo said Nigeria must rise up to their billing as the holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, by beating Kenya next in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Calabar. Okonkwo, who was left out of the pre-Nations Cup ...Keshi Picks Nine Home-Based Stars for Kenya MatchAllAfrica.comKeshi don pick nine local boys for KenyaSuperSport (blog)all 25 news articles »

Brazil 2014 Qualifier: NFF Has No Technical Committee, Says Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has defended his decision to announce his list of invited players for the forthcoming Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier against Kenya, without subjecting it to vetting by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical ...

Brazil 2014: Eagles Must Beat Kenya in Style, Boasts Okonkwo

http://tinyurl.com/d7f8aa8 - FIFA opens tender for Spanish media rights to Brazil 2014

FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (ITT) for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ media rights in the territory of Spain. These rights cover TV, IPTV, internet, mobile and radio transmissions for FIFA's flagship competition. Media companies can ...Mali close in on Brazil in rankingsTimes of MaltaSpain still on top, Brazil slide to 18thSoccerwayMali close on Brazil in latest FIFA world rankingsSambafoot.comGoal.comall 46 news articles »

Brazil 2014 Qualifiers: Hodgson Recalls Rio Ferdinand

Telegraph.co.ukRio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. The Manchester United defender's last England appearance was in the 2-2 draw against Switzerland in June 2011, reports the BBC.Ferdinand recalled to England squadHerald SunDT Exclusive: Roy Hodg son tricks Rio Ferdinand with fake recall for his new ...Yahoo! Canada Sports (blog)England recall for RioManUtd.comGoal.com -The Independent -Telegraph.co.ukall 208 news articles »

Brazil 2014: Eagles Must Beat Kenya in Style, Boasts Okonkwo

Nigerian TribuneSuper Eagles fringe player, Chibuzor Okonkwo said Nigeria must rise up to their billing as the holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, by beating Kenya next in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Calabar. Okonkwo, who was left out of the pre-Nations Cup ...Keshi has dumped me -Emenike •He did not pick my calls -KeshiNigerian TribuneEfe Ambrose Ruled Out of 'Battle of Calabar'AllAfrica.comall 26 news articles »

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David Beckham loses appeal to sue magazine after prostitute's claims he had ...David Beckham has lost an appeal to sue an American magazine over false claims he slept with a prostitute, because they are protected by US freedom of speech laws. Bosnian Irma Nici had claimed she had sex with Beckham at Claridges Hotel in London ...Becks loses appeal: Judges rule David Beckham CAN'T sue over false claims he ...Mirror.co.ukall 2 news articles »

David Beckham to face Barcelona with Paris Saint

-Becks is the only Englishman left in the competition and his Paris Saint- side drew Barca in the quarter-finals. But even if PSG are knocked out, Beckham will be invited back next term. PSG sporting director Leonardo said: “If David wants to ...Barcelona v Paris St-: The builders v the buyersBBC Sport50 richest footballers in the worldBelfast TelegraphBarcelona to fight Paris Saint- for Champions League semi-final spotSports Moleall 40 news articles »

OK! Quick Pics: Rihanna Groovin', David Beckham Hitting the Soccer Field and ...

OK! Quick Pics: Rihanna Groovin', David Beckham Hitting the Soccer Field and ...Lights, Camera, Action! OK! News: St. Patrick's Day Beauty Bag. Prepare yourself for today's special Quick Pics. We'll start off the gallery with Rihanna showing the city of Philadelphia what her dance moves really look like. Later on, David Beckham ...

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-Laduma-MADRID, March 15 (Reuters) - Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been included in Spain's squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Friday. De Gea, 22, who has been ...Spain Squad- De Gea In, No El Nino-Ladumaall 11 news articles »

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---March 15 (Reuters) - Twin brothers Florentin and Mathias Pogba have been named by Guinea for their World Cup assignment next weekend, a day after their brother Paul was called up for the first time by France. Florentin is a defender at Sedan in ...and more »

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-ASUNCION, March 14 (Reuters) - Former captain and goalkeeper Justo Villar was dropped from Paraguay's squad on Thursday for this month's World Cup qualifiers in Uruguay and Ecuador. Gerardo Pelusso also opted against recalling striker Roque Santa ...an d more »

Diego Maradona's Potential Effect on Ligue 1 as Montpellier Manager

http://tinyurl.com/cs2pphq - Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Legally Recognizes His 2nd Child Out of ...

Argentine soccer icon Diego Armando Maradona went Tuesday to his country's consulate in Dubai to recognize a baby born last month to his ex-girlfriend as his legal offspring. The retired superstar who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup ...and more »

Diego Maradona's New Girlfriend Rocio Oliva Has Own Controversial Past

Diego Maradona's New Girlfriend Rocio Oliva Has Own Controversial PastThe famous former football player, Diego Armando Maradona (52), and his new girlfriend, Rocío Oliva (22), recently enjoyed the football superclásico game between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid. This was the venue chosen by the controversial ...

Diego Maradona's Potential Effect on Ligue 1 as Montpellier Manager

Diego Maradona's Potential Effect on Ligue 1 as Montpellier ManagerK nown for being brash and outspoken, especially when it comes to his rivals, Nicollin has been sending a public invitation to Diego Maradona about discussing the soon to be open Montpellier head coaching job. Current coach Rene Girard will be out of ...Louis Nicollin: 'Diego Maradona will not be Montpellier coach'Sports MoleI'd Love To Be Coached By Diego Maradona – Arsenal Striker Olivier Giroud ...Inside FutbolMaradona will not become Montpellier coach, says NicollinZee NewsEatSleepSport -Goal.com Americaall 14 news articles »

'David Beckham eat your heart out'

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Britain's Favourite Nude Male Celebrity: David Beckham Beats Robert Pattinson ...Photos: Britain's Favourite Nude Male Celebrity: David Beckham Beats Robert Pattinson to the Top Spot. By Simi John | Mar 12, 2013 12:11 PM EDT. Soccer superstar David Beckham has topped in a poll to find Britain's favourite nude male celebrity.Top Ten Naked Male Celebrities: From David Beckham to Robert Pattinson ...International Business Times AUall 3 news articles »

David Beckham is the world's richest footballer with 175 mn pound fortune

David Beckham is the world's richest footballer with 175 mn pound fortuneDavid Beckham has topped the world's richest footballer's list and is the wealthiest star around, also tipping Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a net fortune of around 175 mil lion pounds. According to the Goal Rich list 2013, the Paris Saint ...David Beckham Named Richest Footballer of the WorldJagran JoshBeckham tops football rich list, but Messi and Ronaldo close inThe Week UKPlatinum balls: David Beckham is the world's richest footballer according to ...Mirror.co.ukVoice of Russia - UK Edition -The Independent -GiveMeFootball.comall 14 news articles »

'David Beckham eat your heart out'

'David Beckham eat your heart out'First of all, it was much further out, with Diouf's bendy, swerving effort being from at least 70 yards, while, even more significantly, it was the winning goal of the match, coming in the 88th minute, while Beckham's effort padded an already ...From downtown! Watch Senegalese defender score long-range wonder goal ...Mirror.co.ukall 34 news articles »

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KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia Marcel Hirscher of Austria clinched the World Cup slalom title Sunday after his sole rival, Felix Neureuther of Germany, skied out in the opening run of the second-to-last event of the season. Hirscher led Neureuther by 184 ...and more »

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-CAPE TOWN, March 8 (Reuters) - South African administrator Danny Jordaan, the man in charge of the last World Cup, makes another bid this weekend for a major post in international after being handed several embarrassing setbacks since 2010.and more »

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-ABUJA, March 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria have recalled striker Obafemi Martins for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya after leaving him out of their successful African Nations Cup campaign. There is no place in the squad for 32-year-old central ...and more »

Caetano: A great legacy for public security in Brazil

http://tinyurl.com/cdzha5u - David Beckham tops list of celeb strip

Metro-Daily News & AnalysisSoccer ace David Beckham has topped a poll to find the sexiest celebrity strip- of all time. He was the winner of the survey for his semi-naked modelling campaigns for Armani and H&M, beating Twilight star Robert Pattinson into second place with ...David Beckham voted UK's best naked celebrityNew Zealand HeraldPiers Morgan voted Britain's third favourite naked celebrity - just behind ...MetroDavid Beckham named sexiest naked celebrityZee Newsall 7 news articles »

David Beckham likely to start weekend tie against Nancy: Carlo Ancelotti

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday hinted that David Beckham will start Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Nancy at the Parc des Princes. The veteran Englishman was left on the bench for the entirety of Wednesday's Champions ...Eric Canton a: David Beckham is just championThe SunDavid Beckham Cheers on the Sidelines for Paris Saint-Germain!Just JaredLigue 1 Preview: Can David Beckham Send PSG to Victory over Nancy?Bleacher ReportSWOLall 30 news articles »

Caetano: A great legacy for public security in Brazil

Representatives of the FIFA Security Division, the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Organising Committee (LOC) and the Brazilian government spoke about the measures to be implemented at the FIFA Confederations Cup and Brazil 2014.

Indian IT Companies Eye Orders From Football World Cup And Olympics In Brazil

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-CAPE TOWN, March 8 (Reuters) - South African administrator Danny Jordaan, the man in charge of the last World Cup, makes another bid this weekend for a major post in international after being handed several embarrassing setbacks since 2010.and more »

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-ABUJA, March 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria have recalled striker Obafemi Martins for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya after leaving him out of their successful African Nations Cup campaign. There is no place in the squad for 32-year-old central ...and more »

Indian IT Companies Eye Orders From Football World Cup And Olympics In Brazil

"The IT infrastructure budget for soccer World Cup and Olympics in Brazil is pegged at $180 billion. So, it is natural for the Indian IT companies to eye a sizable business from the two sporting events", executive director of Electronics and Computer . ..

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LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - Newcastle United centre back Fabricio Coloccini will be out for up to seven weeks after breaking bones in his back, manager Alan Pardew said on Thursday. The 31-year-old defender has returned to his native Argentina after sustaining the injury when he fell awkwardly during the club's 4-2 Premier League win over Southampton on Feb. 24. "Colo has gone back to Argentina ...

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BUCHAREST, March 7 (Reuters) - Chelsea's visit to Steaua Bucharest for a Europa League last-16 first leg later on Thursday will break the National Arena's attendance record following a frenzied buying spree for tickets. "We'll see a record as more than 55,000 will watch the game," Steaua general manager Mihai Stoica told local media on Thursday. "Steaua fans know how to create a great atmosphere ...

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MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - Former Russia captain Andrei Arshavin and experienced striker Pavel Pogrebnyak have been overlooked again by coach Fabio Capello for this month's World Cup qualifier away to Northern Ireland. Capello, however, kept faith in striker Fyodor Smolov and midfielder Oleg Shatov, naming the young Anzhi Makhachkala duo in his 27-man squad on Thursday for the Group F match in ...

David Beckham starting for PSG wouldn't surprise me, says Valencia coach ...

http://tinyurl.com/b4qqhqp - Pontypridd youngster lands part in Sainsbury's advert alongside David Beckham

Pontypridd youngster lands part in Sainsbury's advert alongside David BeckhamA 13-YEAR-OLD has landed a role in a nationwide supermarket advert – alongside football icon David Beckham. Jade Croot, from Pontypridd, has worked with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star as part of Sainsbury's new commercial for its ...

Did he or didn't he? David Beckham denies using bum double for advert

Mr PaparazziDid he or didn't he? David Beckham denies using bum double for advert - Did he or didn't he? David Beckham denies using bum double for advert - but H&M admits some bits weren't Becks. Victoria Beckham's man denies rumours. Share on Po.st. Comments. Previous Next. David Beckham recognises his own crotch when he sees ...David Beckham DID use a body double in his H&M adMr Pap arazziall 2 news articles »

David Beckham starting for PSG wouldn't surprise me, says Valencia coach ...

David Beckham starting for PSG wouldn't surprise me, says Valencia coach ...Valencia coach Ernesto Valverde says Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti must be considering starting David Beckham in central midfield in Wednesday's Champions League second leg. Valverde reckons Beckham has a chance of starting as ...

Soccer Analytics at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

http://tinyurl.com/ahaoxwa - Real Madrid leads AP rankings after Clasico wins

U.S. National Soccer PlayersCristiano Ronaldo's role in Real's victories was not enough to make him player of the week in The Associated Press survey of 22 global soccer journalists. Ronaldo was beaten by Gareth Bale of Tottenham, who has been scoring regular match-winning goals.Villas-Boas Says Arsenal in Negative Spiral: Soccer RoundupBloombergUPDATE 3-Soccer-Steely Spurs turn screw on faltering ArsenalYahoo! SportsThe North London DerbyU.S. National Soccer PlayersMidwest Sports Fans -SI.comall 764 news articles »

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-20 Players S Soccer Shold Watch ot forThe nited States' -20 national teams, both men and women, have performed impressively over the past year. The men are coming off a 3-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF -20 Championships, and the women are the reigning World Cp champions ...

Soccer Analyti
cs at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

Soccer analytics operates within an interesting space in sports culture. Perhaps its biggest group of casual users – the types of fans and analysts that drove sabermetrics in baseball – are located in places like the United States where the game doesn ...and more »

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Diego Maradona after Real Madrid v Barcelona

http://tinyurl.com/dywq6oy - Diego Maradona's dream job? Coaching Leo Messi at Barca

SportPulseDiego Maradona's dream job? Coaching Leo Messi at BarcaARGENTINE LEGEND AND former Barcelona star Diego Maradona has revealed he dreams of coaching his compatriot Lionel Messi at the Catalan club. “My little dream would be one day to coach Leo at Barca,” Maradona told Marca in an interview ...The holy grailThe WeekRoberto Carlos: Maradona is better than MessiSportPulseall 12 news articles »

Sergio Aguero dates exotic pop star after split from Diego Maradona's daughter

Sergio Aguero dates exotic pop star after split from Diego Maradona's daughterMANCHESTER City striker Sergio Aguero is dating an exotic pop beauty after splitting from Diego Maradona's daughter. He has hooked up with fellow Argentine Karina Tejeda just weeks after his marriage break-up. Sergio, 24, who broke up with Maradona's ...and more »

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Diego Maradona after Real Madrid v Barcelona

No, it was a different Argentina legend - Diego Maradona. Perhaps Maradona was giving Ronaldo some advice ahead of Madrid's Champions League clash against Manchester United on Tuesday. He might need it, after Gary Pallister claimed Ronaldo could ...Cristiano Ronaldo has "great fun" with Diego MaradonaSports Moleall 345 news articles »

FIFA's Valcke to tour Brazil stadiums next week

http://tinyurl.com/c2dl6sl - Brazil nightclub fire killed 240

The death toll in Brazil's deadliest fire in decades rises to 240, as a 25-year old man dies in hospital a month after the nightclub tragedy.

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NBCNews.com-EDINBURGH, March 2 (Reuters) - The 2022 Qatar World Cup could be rescheduled from summer to winter if medical evidence shows the intense Middle East heat would harm players, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Saturday. UEFA president ...FIFA open to Qatar 2022 World Cup moving to winterNBCNews.comQatar must hold 2022 World Cup in winter, feels PlatiniIBNLiveUEFA boss Platini moots winter World Cup 2022Deutsche WelleSuperSport -Bleacher Report -Fifa.comall 27 news articles »

FIFA's Valcke to tour Brazil stadiums next week

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke is due back in Brazil next week to tour stadiums in Recife, Belo Horizonte and Rio as the country prepares to mark the 100-day countdown to its hosting of the Confederations Cup.

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http://tinyurl.com/a4pqvrw - Tina Maze breaks 2000

-GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany Tina Maze of Slovenia broke the record for points in a World Cup season on Saturday by winning a downhill, which also made her only the third woman to win a race in all five disciplines in a single campaign.and more »

Brazil is trying to restart its economic growth spurt

There's not much evidence its strategies are working: The country says its GDP grew less than 1% last year, a far cry from the 4.5% it recently averaged. SAO PAULO, Brazil — The Brazilian government is hoping to get South America's largest economy kicking again.

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SuperSport-BERLIN, March 2 (Reuters) - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar must be held in winter in order to protect players and fans from searing desert heat, European boss Michel Platini said on Saturday. The finals were awarded to Qatar by world governing body ...UEFA boss Platini moots winter World Cup 2022Deutsche WelleUCL has killed off competition - PlatiniSuperSportall 6 news articles »

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Haaretz-Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Asian Football Confederation is not aware of any suspicion linking Lebanon's World Cup qualifiers to the country's matchfixing scandal but has requested a full report, the regional body said on Thursday. The AFC said in a ...Asian body says no evidence to suspect World Cup fix in Lebanon-Qatar ...Fox News-Lebanon coach 'broken' after matchfixing scandalGlobalPostMatch-fixing scandal in Lebanon threatens to open old woundsHaaretzSI.com -Arab Times Kuwait English Daily -New Straits Timesall 25 news articles »

Young RSL midfielder Luis Gil scores in US Soccer U

-SANDY, Utah — The U.S. Soccer Under-20 National Team earned a spot in this summer's FIFA U-20 World Cup off a 4-2 win over Canada Tuesday, and Real Salt Lake midfielder Luis Gil started it off with the team's first goal of the match. Gil scored off a ...Real Salt Lake midfielder Luis Gil helps Under-20 MNT qualify for World CupDeseret Newsall 3 news articles »

US Soccer Qualifies For U

Toronto Star--The quarterfinal match between the USA and Canada on Tuesday not only decided which side advanced to the semifinal, but which team will travel to Turkey later this year to compete in the World Cup. Initially, Canada took the lead. Content to keep shape ...US Under-20s face Canada with World Cup berth at stakeSoccer By IvesU-20 MNT Battles Canada with World Cup Qualification on the Line on TuesdayUS Soccer.comCanada's under-20s bow out of World Cup qualifyingToronto SunSoccer365 (press release) -CBC.ca (blog) -Major League Soccerall 36 news articles »

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Analysis: How Paly's soccer season was ruinedWho booted the ball, costing the Palo Alto girls soccer team its dream of a championship because of an ineligible player? The culpability game resembles an old card trick: Pick one. A fiasco that led to Paly forfeiting a playoff win last week, and ...

Philadelphia Union's soccer fans inspire a movie

Philadelphia Union's soccer fans inspire a movieA New York filmmaker is deep into shooting a feature-length documentary about the rise of the rabid Philadelphia Union fan club, exploring its pivotal role in redefining the local soccer landscape. Director Jeffrey C. Bell, though not a big soccer fan ...

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-Liverpool's Sterling needs nurturing, says RodgersFeb 27 (Reuters) - Liverpool's 18-year-old winger Raheem Sterling is tired and needs to be rested after an energy-sap ping breakthrough season in the Premier League, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Wednesday. The Jamaican-born youngster, who ...and more »

David & Victoria Beckham: Paris Saint

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David Beckham will make his first start for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Cup de France home tie against Marseille. Beckham made his first appearance for PSG as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 Ligue 1 home win over Marseille on Sunday.David Beckham to make his first start for PSG in cup clash against Marseille.Scottish Daily RecordBeckham Lifts Paris St.-Germain Over MarseilleNew York TimesDavid Beckham will make his first start for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's ...Football365.comMirror.co.uk -Daily Mailall 263 news articles »

Love actually? Sparks fly between Beckham and Ibrahimovic as Posh looks on ...

As David Beckham's much anticipated PSG debut drew nearer many asked how main man Zlatan Ibrahimovic would react. It appears they need not have worried as Golden Balls and golden boy seem to have bonded immediately. Pictures of the pair ...and more »

David & Victoria Beckham: Paris Saint

-Victoria Beckham keeps her head down as she arrives at the Gare du Nord train station by Eurostar to attend her hubby David Beckham's debut Paris Saint-Germain match on Sunday (February 24) in Paris, France. The day before, David, 37, waved to fans as ...

France's Pinturault wins World Cup giant slalom

http://tinyurl.com/adozx8z - Canada U20s seeking first World Cup berth

Canada's under-20 men's national team is a win away from booking its place in this summer's FIFA under-20 World Cup in Turkey. After easily dispatching Nicaragua on Friday, the Canadians advanced to Tuesday night's quarterfinal showdown against the ...and more »

Slovenia's Tina Maze clinches World Cup title

Slovenia's Tina Maze clinches World Cup titleMERIBEL, France There was only one fitting way for Tina Maze to wrap up the overall World Cup title - with another victory, and with plenty of time to spare. She clinched her first crystal globe Sunday by winning a super-combined for eighth win of ...and more »

France's Pinturault wins World Cup giant slalom

France's Pinturault wins World Cup giant slalomGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany Alexis Pinturault of France used a daring second run to win a World Cup giant slalom Sunday as his closest German challengers faltered. Pinturault was second after the first heat, behind hometown favorite Felix ...and more »

US MNT Sells Out Dick's Sporting Goods Park for FIFA World Cup Qualifier ...

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Mahmoud Guendouz (60) was heavily involved in one of the Algerian national team's greatest achievements, their maiden qualification for the FIFA World Cup™. At the tournament proper (Spain 1982), Les Fennecs enthralled the watching world by defeating ...

FIFA Approves Goal Line Technology for 2014 World Cup

In EntertainmentFIFA has announced that goal line technology will be used in the 2014 World Cup and also in the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. This technology was tested and had a trial run during the Japan tournament where Chelsea FC lost to Corinthians in the ...2014 World Cup Will Be First to Use Goal-Line TechnologyMashableFIFA 14: Goal line technology would ruin the momentum of footballIn EntertainmentGoal-Line Technology Is a Necessary and Welcome Step for the Premier LeagueBleacher Reportall 9 news articles »

US MNT Sells Out
Dick's Sporting Goods Park for FIFA World Cup Qualifier ...

US MNT Sells Out Dick's Sporting Goods Park for FIFA World Cup Qualifier ...19, 2013) – A sellout crowd will witness the USA's first home match in the final round of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying when they host Costa Rica on March 22 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. MT, and the ...

Talk about expectation... Maradona lines up his new son alongside Messi and ...

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Video: Diego Maradona's very touchy-We're sure Maradona was the perfect gentleman and was just being friendly, but Rory may be worried by the fact that Maradona's son Diego – who is the second of his sons called Diego – was born recently, so he's certainly not to be found wanting ...Video: Watch out, Rory... Maradona proves a smash hit with tennis ace WozniackiDaily MailDiego Maradona gives Caroline Wozniacki Argentina shirt in DubaiSports MoleMaradona wants to coach del PotroTennis MagazineThe Scoreall 22 news articles »

Soccer legend Diego Maradona meets Caroline Wozniacki, others at Dubai

Soccer legend Diego Maradona was on hand at the Dubai Championships on Wednesday, enjoying the day's play alongside dignitaries and even conducting a coin toss for the doubles match between Liezel Huber and Hsieh Su-Wei and Sania Mirza and ...

Talk about expectation... Maradona lines up his new son alongside Messi and ...

Diego Maradona dreams of seeing his newborn son Diego Fernando playing for Argentina with the offspring of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. Maradona's former girlfriend Victoria Ojeda gave birth to Diego Fernando in Buenos Aires last week. Messi's son ...

World Cup workers put down tools, threaten strike

http://tinyurl.com/aqxu23k - Ashes, injury and football on Perry's plate

Ashes, injury and football on Perry's plateThe decision to pick the cricket World Cup tournament cost Perry the W-League soccer grand final, which conflicted with the Southern Stars' first match in Mumbai. The dual-international said she didn't regret her decision and cheered on her W-League ...and more »

World Cup welcomes goal

-Goal- will be used at the 2014 World Cup and two more systems could be considered in addition to the existing pair, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. Two systems, Hawkeye and Goalref, have so far been licensed by FIFA ...FIFA, Premier League to begin using goal-USA TODAYGoal Line Tech Will Feature in the 2014 Soccer World CupGizmodoSoccer Body Opens Bids for Goal- at World CupBloombergYahoo! Sports -CNETall 147 news articles »

World Cup workers put dow
n tools, threaten strike

RIO DE JANEIRO Maracana stadium construction workers downed tools on Monday and threatened to strike, putting more pressure on World Cup organisers who face a race against the clock to get the arena finished on time. The workers, who are ...and more »

World Cup workers put down tools, threaten strike

Error - FIFA commits to using goal

IBNLive-FIFA president Sepp Blatter has finally committed to using goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After opposing use of this technology for so long, Blatter changed his view after seeing referees miss Frank Lampard's goal for England ...Soccer-FIFA confirms goal-line technology at World CupGlobalPostSoccer Body Opens Bids for Goal-Line Technology at World CupBloombergSoccer-FIFA confirms goal-line technology in World CupYahoo! SportsUSA TODAY -Gizmodoall 127 news articles »

FIFA says goal

-A roundup of the sports stories readers missed while they were sleeping. (Feb. 19, 2013)Goal-line technology coming to 2014 World CupFIFA announced Tuesday that goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup. The decision came months after ...

World Cup workers put down tools, threaten strike

RIO DE JANEIRO Maracana stadium construction workers downed t ools on Monday and threatened to strike, putting more pressure on World Cup organisers who face a race against the clock to get the arena finished on time. The workers, who are ...and more »

World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifiers (CAF – 2nd Round) – Is it 2014 yet?

http://tinyurl.com/awe8y6k - Goalline technology gets Fifa approval for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

"After a successful implementation of goalline technology at the Fifa Club World Cup in Japan in December 2012, Fifa has decided to use GLT at the Fifa Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil," Fifa said in a statement. "The aim ...FIFA approve goal-line technology for Brazil 2014The ScoreFIFA plans goal-line technology for 2014 World Cup in BrazilDeutsche WelleFIFA will use goal-line technology at 2014 World Cup in BrazilCBC.caPocket-lint.com -R-Sport -The Independentall 52 news articles »

Brazil 2014: Eagles Host Kenya In Calabar

Nigeria top their qualifying group for Brazil 2014 on four points from two matches. Namibia are second on three points, Malawi have two points, while Kenya are bottom on a point. The Eagles defeated Namibia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier there in June ...

World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifiers (CAF – 2nd Round) – Is it 2014 yet?

The Super Eagles (Nigeria) are the AFCON 2013 Champions. Will they qualify for the World Cup Brazil 2014? “There are teams such as Malawi and Namibia that could put the spanners in our works. We need to be cautious,” Nigeria Coach Keshi told the ...and more »

Soccer 'header' impact likened to hard punch

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JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday named Freddy David as their new coach in place of Yossi Abuksis, who was sacked at the weekend. David's contract runs until the end of the season, but club owner Haim Ramon said that he could be retained next term if the club's results improve. Hapoel stalwart Abuksis, who is also the Israel national team ...

Soccer and society: Madrid to Mason

In our latest installment of Soccer and Society, a periodic feature chronicling the intersection of the beautiful game and American life, the Insider sits down with George Mason University President Angel Cabrera, 45, a native of Madrid and lifelong supporter of Real Madrid and Spain's national team . Read full article >>

Soccer 'header' impact likened to hard punch

New research into the impact of a soccer ball when pla yers "head" the ball suggests that the forces can be substantial and that headgear designed for the sport doesn't appear to mitigate those forces much