New World Cup Soccer

Diego Maradona out as Argentina’s soccer coach after 21 erratic months on the job – Chicago Tribune

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:11:00 +0000

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona was removed as Argentina’s soccer coach Tuesday, his stay ending after nearly two years on the job and a humiliating exit in the World Cup quarterfinals. The …

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Soccer world converges at St. Lawrence – WatertownDailyTimes.com

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:59:00 +0000

CANTON — The sport of soccer took center stage worldwide with the staging of the World Cup in South Africa this summer. The enthusiasm generated for the sport is continuing this week at St. Lawrence University with the …

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Brazil Coach Menezes Culls World Cup Players From His First Soccer Squad – Bloomberg

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:26:00 +0000

Brazil coach Mano Menezes retained just four players from the country’s soccer World Cup campaign in his first squad since he replaced the fired Carlos Dunga. Menezes, who was appointed two days ago …

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FIFA begins inspection for Australia’s 2022 World Cup bid – CBC Olympics

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:11:00 +0000

A FIFA delegation began a three-day visit to Australia on Monday to inspect stadiums and other facilities for the country’s 2022 World Cup bid. The inspection team from soccer’s world governing body includes six …

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Wireless Data Roaming Scores Big at World Cup – PR Inside

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:00 +0000

A cumulative audience of nearly 400,000 visiting soccer fans from all over the world came to South Africa in June to watch 32 countries compete in the 19 th FIFA World Cup tournament. As they attended games and enjoyed …

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Potential China bid for 2026 changes dynamics for World Cup lobbying in Asia – Washington Examiner

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:20:00 +0000

Chile Football Federation President Harold Mayne-Nicholls, center, and other delegation inspect with South Korean officials the Seoul World Cup soccer stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 23, 2010. The FIFA …

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No guarantee World Cup success will buoy MLS, other soccer coverage – USA Today

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:48:00 +0000

Along with on-air Major League Soccer games, upcoming “friendlies” — or exhibitions — offer action for viewers with a taste for international soccer. Wednesday night, Fox Soccer Channel airs the first of …

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World Cup and Other Soccer Capsules: Brazil to invest $3B on airports for 2014 WCup – Brownsville Herald

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:09:00 +0000

BRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian government approved on Monday nearly $3 billion in funding to renovate and expand its airports ahead of the 2014 World Cup. The government also guaranteed investments of about $400 …

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Landon Donovan tries to carry momentum from 2010 World Cup into Major League Soccer – Washington Post

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:07:00 +0000

Now, nearly a month after his rebound volley provided another step forward for his game in his country, Donovan returns to the pitch with the hope of carrying some momentum from that dramatic Cup run into …

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Brazil’s president says team blew great chance in South Africa for 6th World Cup title – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:44:00 +0000

BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazil’s president says his country’s team blew a great chance at winning a sixth World Cup title. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva adds this should have been an easy World Cup for Brazil, calling …

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