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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http://tinyurl.com/cfwa2z6 - Lionel Messi biopic set to hit big screens in time for Brazil 2014 World Cup

. 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 »

Brazil 2014

- 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. ...