South Africa's World Cup legacy under threat

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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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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 ...

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- 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 ...

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- 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 ...

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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

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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

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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

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- 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

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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

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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 »

H
ow to Make Americans Love Soccer: Just Copy Australia

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 ...