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

http://tinyurl.com/cuyywud - Brazil 2014: Olajengbesi tips Eagles to qualify

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

http://tinyurl.com/c8apmsu - Argentina wins as Messi chases Maradona record

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

http://tinyurl.com/d727244 - Brazil 2014: Spain Face Xavi Poser Before Finland Clash

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 ...

http://tinyurl.com/bvcemdx - A hero's welcome! David Beckham is swamped by fans as he arrives in Beijng ...

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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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

http://tinyurl.com/cwecq25 - Maradona's still got it, kind of

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 »

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

http://tinyurl.com/bws3b5d - David Beckham loses appeal to sue magazine after prostitute's claims he had ...

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'

http://tinyurl.com/c3yz2v4 - Britain's Favourite Nude Male Celebrity: David Beckham Beats Robert Pattinson ...

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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http://tinyurl.com/d4l3us4 - Hirscher wins slalom title as Neureuther skies out

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 ...

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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 »