Fifa World Cup 2010 News
- 2010 World Cup worries rise with brutal killing of top official Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:58PMSouth Africa’s credibility as hosts of the 2010 World Cup was dealt a severe blow yesterday when it emerged that an official who blew the whistle on corruption had been shot dead by masked gunmen.
- Africa: CAF to Introduce Gender Testing Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:50PMThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) are set to introduce gender testing before the next African Women Championship in 2010. Equatorial Guinea hosted and won the last edition, but their victory was tainted by protests from Cameroon and Nigeria that two of the players used were men.
- South Africa: Former Safa Vice President Passes Away Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:21AMJohannesburg — Former Vice President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Reuben Mahlalela, who worked for the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC), passed away on Saturday.
- Shock at death of soccer stalwart Mahlalela Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:04AMThe passing away of veteran football administrator Reuben Mahlalela is a shock and a setback to World Cup preparations in Nelspruit, said the 2010 Fifa World Cup Local Organising Committee SA on Saturday.
- You are currently viewing this from 69.147.86.151 - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:15AMWELCOME GUEST! The 2008 Fiji Football season had its own share of ups and downs. Unlike previous years, Ba failed to completely dominate the local scene and only managed to win the National League and the Battle Of the Giants tournament.
- US-Team-Training Camp Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:18PM US-Team-Training Camp,0337
- Win keeps Reds on top of A-League ladder Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:00PMADELAIDE United ended its year atop the table when Kristian Sarkies scored the only goal of the game in a tense 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Members Equity Stadium in Perth last night.
- Win keeps Reds on top of ladder Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:00PMADELAIDE United ended its year atop the table when Kristian Sarkies scored the only goal of the game in a tense 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Members Equity Stadium in Perth last night.
- Spain, Portugal team up for 2018 Cup bid Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:21AMSpain and Portugal will jointly bid to stage soccer’s 2018 World Cup, providing competition for the likes of England and Australia.
- Spain plan 2018 World Cup bid with Portugal Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:36PMThe Spanish football federation (RFEF) plans to submit a joint bid with Portugal to host the 2018 World Cup.
- Spain to launch 2018 World Cup bid with Portugal Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 6:30PMAustralia, China, Mexico and Russia have also expressed interest
- CARRICK BACKS ENGLAND FOR 2018 WORLD CUP Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 6:39AMMichael Carrick believes England would be a "huge success" as World Cup hosts.
- Japan to bid against Aussies Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:59AMFOOTBALL Federation Australia (FFA) appears to be on a collision course with their main Asian rivals over a bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
- Hughes Says Man. City Job Not in Danger, Sun Reports: Roundup Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:11AMDec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a roundup of soccer stories from U.K. newspapers. Hughes Job Safe? Mark Hughes will remain Manchester City coach after a 2-1 loss at West Bromwich Albion yesterday left his team third-last in the Premier League, the Sun reported.
- Zimbabwe/South Africa: Cholera Puts Pressure on WC Hosts (Kickoff) Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:02AMThe cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe is beginning to put pressure on Fifa and the Local Organising Committee of the 2010 World Cup. NO MUGABE DROP? NO WORLD CUP!
- Japan join race for 2018 World Cup Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:14AMAUSTRALIA appear to be on a collision course with their main Asian rivals over a bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup with Japan vowing to be candidates to hold the event.
- Japan join race for 2018 World Cup Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:14AMFOOTBALL Federation Australia (FFA) appear to be on a collision course with their main Asian rivals over a bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup with Japan vowing to be candidates to hold the event.
- JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:51AMJapan’s soccer chief has vowed to bid for the World Cup finals in 2018 or 2022, despite Tokyo’s candidacy to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, press reports said Monday.
- Japan ready to bid for both World Cup, Olympics Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:29AMJapan´s football chief has vowed to bid for the World Cup finals in 2018 or 2022, despite Tokyo´s candidacy to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, press reports said Monday.
- FIFA not feeling the pinch, says Blatter Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:00AMFile photo of FIFA President Swiss Sepp Blatter. World football body FIFA says it has so far remained immune to the financial storm gripping the world, and vowed to help clubs that were struggling.
- Belgium and Netherlands to bid for 2018 and 2022 World Cups Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:44AMThe Netherlands and Belgium, who are bidding for a joint hosting of the 2018 World Cup, will also be candidates to organise the 2022 event, the Dutch football federation said on Saturday.
- English FA welcomes FIFA’s dual Cup bid plan Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 11:05PMLONDON: The English FA said yesterday it welcomed FIFA’s plan to combine the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. England staged the World Cup in 1966, when they won it for the only time, and the FA has already put in motion plans to bid for the 2018 event.
- JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:21PMThe executive committee of world soccer’s governing body FIFA approved a plan Saturday to name the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals simultaneously in December 2010. Japan, which co-hosted the 2002 finals with South Korea, is interested in staging the 2018 tournament but will decide whether to file for candidacy depending on the outcome of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, ...
- JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:21PMThe executive committee of world soccer’s governing body FIFA approved a plan Saturday to name the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals simultaneously in December 2010. Japan, which co-hosted the 2002 finals with South Korea, is interested in staging the 2018 tournament but will decide whether to file for candidacy depending on the outcome of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, ...
- JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:21PMThe executive committee of world soccer’s governing body FIFA approved a plan Saturday to name the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals simultaneously in December 2010. Japan, which co-hosted the 2002 finals with South Korea, is interested in staging the 2018 tournament but will decide whether to file for candidacy depending on the outcome of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, ...
- Belgian and Netherlands to bid for 2018 and 2022 World Cups Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:38PMThe Netherlands and Belgium, who are bidding for a joint hosting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will also be candidates to organise the 2022 event, the Dutch football federation said on Saturday.
- Belgian and Netherlands to bid for 2018 and 2022 World Cups Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:14PMThe Netherlands and Belgium, who are bidding for a joint hosting of the 2018 World Cup, will also be candidates to organise the 2022 event, the Dutch football federation said on Saturday.
- FIFA president : England strong candidate for 2018 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 8:49PMFIFA president Sepp Blatter praised England as a strong candidate to host the 2018 World Cup, adding he expects a competitive bidding process.
- FIFA president Sepp Blatter: England a strong candidate for 2018 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:57PM TOKYO - FIFA president Sepp Blatter praised England as a strong candidate to host the 2018 World Cup, adding he expects a competitive bidding process.
- Subotic Decides to Play for Serbia, Not the U.S. Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:48PMNeven Subotic, a defender for Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga, will make his debut in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
- Blatter: England a strong candidate to host WC 2018 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:42PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
- Eng strong 2018 candidate Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 12:16PMFifa president Sepp Blatter says England is a strong candidate to host the 2018 World Cup, but the process will be competitive.
- Blatter says England a strong candidate for 2018 World Cup Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 11:58AMTOKYO - FIFA president Sepp Blatter called England a "strong candidate" to host the 2018 World Cup but said he expects the bidding process to be fair and highly competitive.
- No winter break for 2009-10 season Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 4:22PM An SPL board meeting has decided there would be no winter break in 2009-10. read more
- 2008 - the year the Rainbow Nation lost its lustre Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 8:09AMJohannesburg - 2008 in South Africa was bookended by two watershed political events that reflected the coming of age of the teenage democracy, despite accompanying signs of growing demagoguery and intolerance. December 16...
- England battle for 2018 World Cup begins Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 8:02AMAfter a threeyear phoney war in which English football has tied itself in knots over the 2018 World Cup bid Fifa will finally set out the terms of engagement for the real contest this weekend in Japan.
- Robbo Robson blog Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:23AM"Why are Man U travelling halfway around the world to play Gamba Osaka?"
- SPL and SFA in war of words Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 10:55PMA war of words has broken out after the Clydesdale Bank Premier League made a unilateral declaration that season 2009/10 would begin on Aug 8 and end on the weekend of May 8/9.
- Liz Dolan Named Chief Marketing Officer Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:31PMLOS ANGELES , Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Liz Dolan has been named Chief Marketing Officer for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, effective January 5, 2009 . Ms. Dolan is a celebrated marketing and branding expert, having served as marketing head at NIKE, as well as host and creator of the award-winning talk show, Satellite Sisters.
- Ghana: Fifa Referee Instructors Course Opens At Prampram Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:20PMReferee instructors in the country have been called upon not only to be knowledgeable in the rules and regulations of the game but also develop their leadership, administrative and management skills.
- Crew Stadium hosting U.S.-Mexico World Cup qualifier Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 2:59PMA high-profile World Cup qualifying match between the U.S. and Mexico men’s national soccer teams is headed to Crew Stadium in Columbus for the third consecutive time, Crew officials say.
- Kenya climb Fifa world rankings Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:43PMKenya are the biggest movers in the latest Fifa world rankings table, jumping 17 places to 68th, while Cameroon remain the top-ranked African side.
- The Blame Game Begins At Rovers Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:17AMIf you have a contribution to make, drop us a line at theeditor@football365.com....
- Stella Vista eyes sports market Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:15AMCommunication and information technology company Stella Vista Technologies is looking to the sports market to boost its revenue.
- South Africa/Zimbabwe: What Does Zimbabwe Mean for 2010? (Business Day) Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 10:05AMAT THE final media briefing of the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) held last week, its CE, Danny Jordaan, told the international press that "uncertainty over Zimbabwe will have no impact on the 2010 Fifa World Cup", adding that "no one presented the war in Kosovo as a threat to the World Cup in Germany, and no one presented Afghanistan as any major threat to any major event in Europe".
- USA to host Mexico at Columbus Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:49AM The opening match of the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, between the USA and Mexico, will be held in Columbus, Ohio.
- USA to host Mexico at Columbus Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:49AM The opening match of the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, between the USA and Mexico, will be held in Columbus, Ohio.
- Viddie battles injury crisis Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 12:30AMADELAIDE United has been struck by an injury crisis ahead of the fifth-place play-off of the FIFA Club World Cup against African champion Al Ahly at Yokohama Stadium tomorrow night.
- Viddie battles injury crisis Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 12:30AMADELAIDE United has been struck by an injury crisis ahead of the fifth-place play-off of the FIFA Club World Cup against African champion Al Ahly at Yokohama Stadium tomorrow night.
- Two World Cup Chances For England Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 4:09PMEngland could be allowed to bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups at the same time.